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What is the primary difference between laws and ethics?

• Laws are enforced by governing authorities, while ethics are not.

• Laws are subjective, while ethics are objective.

• Laws are based on cultural mores, while ethics are universal.

• Laws can be ignored, while ethics cannot.

What does 'due care' refer to in an organizational context?

• The legal obligation to protect organizational assets.

• The process of making restitution for wrongs committed.

• The obligation to ensure employees understand acceptable behavior.

• The effort to comply with international laws.

Which act seeks to improve the reliability of financial reporting?

• Freedom of Information Act

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Digital Millennium Copyright Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act of 1966?

• To enforce copyright laws.

• To protect personal data from unauthorized access.

• To allow public access to federal agency records.

• To regulate the use of technology in organizations.

What is 'long arm jurisdiction'?

• The authority of federal courts over state courts.

• The jurisdiction of local courts over state laws.

• The ability of a court to hear cases involving international law.

• The right of a court to impose authority over individuals outside its territory.

Which of the following is a key federal agency responsible for information security?

• National Institute of Standards and Technology

• Federal Trade Commission

• U.S. Postal Service

• Department of Homeland Security

What does the term 'identity theft' refer to?

• Using someone else's personal information for fraudulent purposes.

• The act of stealing physical identification documents.

• The unauthorized access of personal data.

• The illegal sale of personal information.

Which act was created to protect intellectual property rights internationally?

• Economic Espionage Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights

• Digital Millennium Copyright Act

What is a primary focus of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)?

• Enforcing copyright laws.

• Promoting cybersecurity certifications.

• Establishing codes of ethics for computing professionals.

• Regulating financial reporting standards.

What is the main goal of deterrence in preventing unethical behavior?

• To ensure all employees are trained.

• To instill fear of penalties.

• To create a culture of compliance.

• To monitor employee actions continuously.