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[L] Internet Ethics

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Internet Ethics?

a)

Internet Ethics refers to the moral principles and guidelines that govern the use of the internet and digital technologies.

b)

Internet Ethics is a type of computer programming language.

c)

Internet Ethics is a hardware component used in networking devices.

d)

Internet Ethics is a software used to increase internet speed.

2.

What is Digital Identity?

a)

Digital Identity is the online persona or profile that represents an individual or entity on the internet.

b)

Digital Identity is a physical document used for offline identification only.

c)

Digital Identity refers to a person's favorite websites and online games.

d)

Digital Identity is the process of creating strong passwords for online accounts.

3.

What is a Digital Footprint?

a)

A Digital Footprint is the trail of data and information that a person leaves behind when using the internet.

b)

A Digital Footprint is a type of computer virus that infects devices.

c)

A Digital Footprint is a physical mark left on a computer screen.

d)

A Digital Footprint is a software used to clean up old files on your computer.

4.

What is Online Reputation?

a)

Online Reputation is the perception or opinion that others have about a person or entity based on their online presence and activities.

b)

Online Reputation is a type of internet connection speed.

c)

Online Reputation refers to the number of followers someone has on social media.

d)

Online Reputation is the process of creating websites for businesses.

5.

What does 'The Right to be Forgotten' mean?

a)

The Right to be Forgotten is the ability of individuals to have their personal data removed from internet searches and other directories under certain conditions.

b)

The Right to be Forgotten allows companies to store personal data indefinitely.

c)

The Right to be Forgotten means everyone must forget their passwords regularly.

d)

The Right to be Forgotten is the right to access any information on the internet without restrictions.

6.

What is Digital Privacy?

a)

Digital Privacy refers to the protection of personal information and data when using digital technologies and the internet.

b)

Digital Privacy is the process of creating digital art using online tools.

c)

Digital Privacy means sharing your passwords with friends for safety.

d)

Digital Privacy is the act of deleting all your online accounts regularly.

7.

What are Privacy Policies?

a)

Privacy Policies are statements or legal documents that explain how an organization collects, uses, and protects users' personal data.

b)

Privacy Policies are guidelines for creating strong passwords.

c)

Privacy Policies are rules for using public Wi-Fi networks.

d)

Privacy Policies are instructions for updating software.

8.

What is the Legal Regulation in Europe (GDPR)?

a)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals in the European Union.

b)

GDPR is a European law that regulates financial transactions between EU countries.

c)

GDPR is a regulation concerning environmental protection in Europe.

d)

GDPR is a European directive for standardizing product quality across member states.

9.

What are Protection Methods in Intellectual Property?

a)

Protection Methods in Intellectual Property are techniques or legal measures used to safeguard creations of the mind, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

b)

Protection Methods in Intellectual Property are ways to increase the value of physical assets like land and buildings.

c)

Protection Methods in Intellectual Property are strategies for marketing products internationally.

d)

Protection Methods in Intellectual Property are methods for resolving disputes between business partners.

10.

What are Licensing Alternatives (Sharing Rights)?

a)

Licensing Alternatives (Sharing Rights) are different ways to allow others to use intellectual property, such as Creative Commons licenses.

b)

Licensing Alternatives (Sharing Rights) are methods to restrict all use of intellectual property by others.

c)

Licensing Alternatives (Sharing Rights) refer to government-issued patents only.

d)

Licensing Alternatives (Sharing Rights) are ways to sell physical property.

11.

What is Fair Use?

a)

Fair Use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holders for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

b)

Fair Use is a policy that allows anyone to use copyrighted material for any purpose without restrictions.

c)

Fair Use is a law that grants ownership of all creative works to the government.

d)

Fair Use is a guideline that requires payment to the copyright holder for every use of their material.

12.

What is the Public Domain?

a)

The Public Domain consists of creative works to which no exclusive intellectual property rights apply, making them free for use by anyone.

b)

The Public Domain is a government-owned database of patents and trademarks.

c)

The Public Domain refers to private property that is open to the public for a fee.

d)

The Public Domain is a restricted area on the internet accessible only to authorized users.

13.

What are IP Crimes?

a)

IP Crimes are illegal activities that involve the infringement of intellectual property rights, such as copyright infringement, trademark counterfeiting, and patent theft.

b)

IP Crimes are minor traffic violations committed online.

c)

IP Crimes are crimes related to physical property theft only.

d)

IP Crimes are only related to environmental law violations.

14.

What does 'Internet Ethics' mean?

a)

Internet Ethics means acceptable behaviour for using the internet, including being honest and respecting the rights and property of others.

b)

Internet Ethics means using the internet only for entertainment purposes.

c)

Internet Ethics means sharing personal information with everyone online.

d)

Internet Ethics means ignoring copyright laws and downloading anything you want.

15.

What is 'Netiquette'?

a)

Netiquette is a term that combines 'net' and 'etiquette' and refers to the set of rules that govern courteous and respectful behaviour in online communication.

b)

Netiquette is a type of internet virus that affects online communication.

c)

Netiquette is a software used for encrypting emails.

d)

Netiquette is a programming language used for web development.

16.

What is a digital identity?

a)

A digital identity is the information associated with you (as an individual, organization, or electronic device) that exists online.

b)

A digital identity is a physical document proving your citizenship.

c)

A digital identity is a type of currency used for online purchases.

d)

A digital identity is a password used to access your email account.

17.

What is a digital footprint?

a)

A digital footprint is your unique set of traceable digital activities, actions, contributions, and communications manifested on the Internet or digital devices.

b)

A digital footprint is a type of shoe print left on the ground.

c)

A digital footprint is a physical mark made by a computer mouse.

d)

A digital footprint is a collection of printed documents stored in a file cabinet.

18.

Why is it important to be mindful of what you post online?

a)

Because your digital footprint is permanent.

b)

Because it will make your internet faster.

c)

Because it will increase your phone's battery life.

d)

Because it will give you more followers.

19.

What is online reputation?

a)

Online reputation is the perception or impression that individuals or entities generate based on their digital presence and interactions on the internet.

b)

Online reputation is the process of creating websites for online businesses.

c)

Online reputation is the number of followers a person has on social media.

d)

Online reputation is the amount of money a company spends on digital marketing.

20.

What is the 'Right to be Forgotten'?

a)

The Right to be Forgotten is the ability of individuals to request the removal of certain personal information from the internet, mainly from online search engines and websites.

b)

The Right to be Forgotten is the right to access any information available on the internet without restrictions.

c)

The Right to be Forgotten is the ability of companies to store personal data indefinitely.

d)

The Right to be Forgotten is the right to publish any information about others online without their consent.

21.

Which of the following is NOT a key point of the Right to be Forgotten? Choose the correct option.

a)

A) Individuals can ask for the deletion of personal data that is irrelevant, outdated, or no longer necessary.

b)

B) It helps protect privacy and control over personal information.

c)

C) It allows anyone to delete any information from the internet without reason.

d)

D) It can be used to request the removal of personal data or unwanted photos/videos from search engines or social media if they harm the person's privacy or image.

22.

What is digital privacy? Fill in the blank: Digital privacy is the protection of information belonging to ________ who use digital media.

a)

private citizens

b)

government agencies

c)

public companies

d)

news organizations

23.

What is a privacy policy? Fill in the blank: A privacy policy is the legal document that every company must publish, letting clients know how their ________ will be processed and stored.

a)

data

b)

salary

c)

location

d)

hobbies

24.

When did the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) come into force?

a)

May 25, 2018

b)

January 1, 2016

c)

December 31, 2017

d)

March 15, 2019

25.

Which law incorporates the GDPR into Spanish law and recognizes the Right to be Forgotten for Spanish citizens?

a)

The Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos y Garantía de Derechos Digitales

b)

The Ley de Servicios de la Sociedad de la Información

c)

The Ley de Transparencia y Buen Gobierno

d)

The Ley de Propiedad Intelectual

26.

According to GDPR General Principles, data must be saved only for ________ uses.

a)

specific

b)

general

c)

temporary

d)

unlimited

27.

According to GDPR General Principles, data must be ________.

a)

accurate

b)

encrypted

c)

expensive

d)

obsolete

28.

According to GDPR General Principles, data must be kept only for as long as it is ________.

a)

needed

b)

public

c)

encrypted

d)

shared

29.

According to GDPR General Principles, data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and ________.

a)

transparently

b)

secretly

c)

randomly

d)

temporarily

30.

According to GDPR General Principles, data must be processed securely (and you must be able to ________ it).

a)

prove

b)

delete

c)

encrypt

d)

share

31.

According to GDPR General Principles, data must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary. This is called ________.

a)

data minimization

b)

data portability

c)

data retention

d)

data profiling

32.

What is intellectual property? Fill in the blank: Intellectual property is any product of the human ________ that the law protects from unauthorized use by others.

a)

intellect

b)

emotion

c)

body

d)

environment

33.

Which of the following is NOT a method of protecting intellectual property?

a)

Copyright

b)

Fair Use

c)

Industrial property

d)

Taxation

34.

What does copyright protect?

a)

Copyright protects the original works and their interpretations.

b)

Copyright protects physical property only.

c)

Copyright protects government documents only.

d)

Copyright protects ideas that are not expressed.

35.

What are the two fundamental rights given to authors by copyright?

a)

Moral right and patrimonial right.

b)

Right to privacy and right to publicity.

c)

Right to free speech and right to education.

d)

Right to patent and right to trademark.

36.

Moral right recognizes an author as the creator, being able to decide if the work can be spread and how, as well as opting to modify it or even remove it.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Patrimonial right refers to:

a)

The ability to modify a work

b)

The economic retribution to the author for the realization of their works and benefits

c)

The right to share a work freely

d)

The right to remove a work

38.

Industrial Property protects inventions through ______ and distinctive signs through ______.

a)

patents; trademarks

b)

copyrights; patents

c)

designs; copyrights

d)

trademarks; designs

39.

What is the purpose of Creative Commons (CC) licenses?

a)

To enable the free distribution and use of an otherwise copyrighted work.

b)

To restrict all forms of sharing and copying of a work.

c)

To grant exclusive commercial rights to a single publisher.

d)

To make all works automatically enter the public domain.

40.

Which type of Creative Commons license allows others to copy, distribute, display, perform, and remix your work if they credit your name as requested by you?

a)

Share Alike

b)

Attribution

c)

Non-Commercial

d)

No Derivative Works

41.

Copyleft ensures that the work and all modified versions of it remain free for everyone to use, study, and share.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors used to determine fair use?

a)

The purpose and character of the use

b)

The amount of money earned from the use

c)

The nature of the copyrighted work

d)

The effect of the use upon the potential market for the copyrighted work

43.

Fill in the blank: The four factors of fair use include the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount of the portion used relative to the copyrighted work as a whole, and the ________ of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted work.

a)

effect

b)

origin

c)

duration

d)

location

44.

True or False: Fair use is a doctrine that exists in all countries and is applied in the same way everywhere.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

What is the public domain?

a)

Content that is protected by copyright law

b)

Content that may be freely copied, shared, altered, and republished by anyone

c)

Content that can only be used by the original author

d)

Content that is only available online

46.

Fill in the blank: An image automatically enters the public domain when its copyright expires, or when the author ________ it is part of the public domain.

a)

declares

b)

sells

c)

hides

d)

borrows

47.

According to the map titled 'Duration of copyright after author's death,' which color represents countries where copyright lasts more than 70 years?

a)

Pink

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

48.

What is plagiarism?

a)

The total or partial copy of a work of others presenting it as their own.

b)

A form of creative writing.

c)

A method of referencing sources correctly.

d)

An original idea developed by the author.

49.

What is piracy in the context of IP crimes?

a)

The unauthorized and commercially exploited copy of a protected work, usually applied to software, music, and audiovisuals.

b)

The legal distribution of copyrighted material with permission.

c)

The process of registering a trademark for a new product.

d)

The act of creating original content for public use.

50.

Which of the following is a 'Derecho Moral' (Moral Right) according to Spanish Intellectual Property Law?

a)

Reproduction

b)

Divulgación de la obra (Disclosure of the work)

c)

Distribution

d)

Transformation

51.

Which of the following is a 'Derecho de Explotación' (Exploitation Right)?

a)

Modificación de la obra (Modification of the work)

b)

Retirada de la obra (Withdrawal of the work)

c)

Reproducción (Reproduction)

d)

Acceso a ejemplar único (Access to a unique copy)

52.

Fill in the blank: 'Derechos Morales' are ________ and cannot be transferred or renounced.

a)

perpetual

b)

temporary

c)

conditional

d)

revocable

53.

Fill in the blank: 'Derechos de Explotación' are ________ and can be transferred or sold to other agents.

a)

temporary

b)

permanent

c)

exclusive

d)

non-transferable

54.

Which type of license allows users to always use a work as long as they comply with the conditions indicated by the chosen license?

a)

Copyright

b)

Copyleft

c)

Creative Commons

d)

Public Domain

55.

Which type of work has no copyright restrictions and is free to access and use?

a)

Copyright

b)

Copyleft

c)

Creative Commons

d)

Public Domain

56.

Fill in the blank: The exclusive right of the author to exploit a work for a certain period is called ________.

a)

Copyright

b)

Trademark

c)

Patent

d)

Trade Secret

57.

Fill in the blank: The license that allows any user to use and share versions of a work as long as they share their versions with the same license is called ________.

a)

Copyleft

b)

Proprietary License

c)

Patent License

d)

Trade Secret

58.

Define the following term in your own words: Internet Ethics.

a)

Internet Ethics refers to the moral principles and guidelines that govern the use of the internet and online behavior.

b)

Internet Ethics is a set of technical protocols for internet connectivity.

c)

Internet Ethics is the study of computer hardware components.

d)

Internet Ethics refers to the speed at which data travels on the internet.

59.

Define the following term in your own words: Netiquette.

a)

Netiquette is the set of rules and guidelines for proper and respectful behavior when communicating online.

b)

Netiquette is a type of internet virus that affects computers.

c)

Netiquette refers to the speed of your internet connection.

d)

Netiquette is a programming language used for web development.

60.

Define the following term in your own words: Digital Identity.

a)

Digital Identity is the information about an individual that exists online, including profiles, activities, and data shared on the internet.

b)

Digital Identity is a physical document that proves citizenship, such as a passport or ID card.

c)

Digital Identity refers to the hardware components inside a computer system.

d)

Digital Identity is the process of creating digital art using software tools.

61.

Define the following term in your own words: Digital Footprint.

a)

Digital Footprint is the record or trail left by the things you do online, such as websites visited, emails sent, and information submitted to online services.

b)

Digital Footprint is a type of computer virus that infects your device when you browse the internet.

c)

Digital Footprint refers to the physical marks left on a computer keyboard after use.

d)

Digital Footprint is a software used to increase internet speed.

62.

Define the following term in your own words: Online Reputation.

a)

Online Reputation is the perception or opinion that others have about a person based on their online presence and activities.

b)

Online Reputation is the number of friends a person has on social media platforms.

c)

Online Reputation refers to the amount of time someone spends online each day.

d)

Online Reputation is the collection of passwords a person uses for their online accounts.

63.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Internet Ethics, Netiquette, Digital Identity, Digital Footprint, and Online Reputation?

a)

They are interconnected concepts that influence how individuals behave and are perceived online.

b)

They are unrelated terms used in different fields of technology.

c)

They only apply to social media platforms and not to other online activities.

d)

They refer exclusively to technical aspects of internet connectivity.

64.

Which of the following is an essential Netiquette rule for a class WhatsApp group?

a)

Avoid very long audio messages to respect others' time and accessibility.

b)

Share personal information of others without consent.

c)

Use offensive language to express opinions.

d)

Send messages at inappropriate hours without considering others.

65.

Which of the following is an example of information that can be found in your digital footprint?

a)

Photos you have posted online

b)

Your favorite color that you never shared online

c)

Private thoughts you never wrote anywhere

d)

Dreams you never told anyone

66.

The main difference between your Digital Identity and your Online Reputation is:

a)

Digital Identity is who you are online, while Online Reputation is how others perceive you online.

b)

Digital Identity and Online Reputation are exactly the same.

c)

Online Reputation is your username, while Digital Identity is your password.

d)

Digital Identity is only about your social media profiles, while Online Reputation is about your email address.

67.

Select the option that correctly identifies two things that are part of your Digital Footprint that you have created and two that others have created about you.

a)

Posts you make on social media, photos you upload; photos others tag you in, comments others write about you

b)

Photos others tag you in, comments others write about you; emails you send, websites you visit

c)

Emails you send, websites you visit; advertisements you see, news articles you read

d)

News articles you read, advertisements you see; posts you make on social media, photos you upload

68.

One way to manage or improve your Online Reputation for the future (university/work) is to:

a)

Regularly post inappropriate content online.

b)

Share your passwords with friends.

c)

Be mindful of what you share on social media.

d)

Ignore privacy settings on your accounts.

69.

Which of the following is a simple comparative table with three columns: Concept | What is it? | Why is it important? for the following: Right to be Forgotten, Privacy Policy, GDPR?

a)

A table that compares the Right to be Forgotten, Privacy Policy, and GDPR across the columns: Concept, What is it?, and Why is it important?

b)

A table that lists only the definitions of Right to be Forgotten, Privacy Policy, and GDPR.

c)

A table that shows only the importance of Right to be Forgotten, Privacy Policy, and GDPR.

d)

A table that compares digital privacy laws from different countries.

70.

Select the correct abbreviated form of the 6 General Principles of the GDPR for easy memorization.

a)

Lawfulness, Fairness, Transparency, Purpose Limitation, Data Minimization, Accuracy

b)

Security, Consent, Portability, Accountability, Retention, Minimization

c)

Transparency, Portability, Security, Consent, Retention, Accuracy

d)

Lawfulness, Security, Portability, Consent, Minimization, Retention

71.

This student can invoke the Right to be Forgotten. Why?

a)

Because the Right to be Forgotten allows individuals to request the removal of personal data from online platforms.

b)

Because the Right to be Forgotten is only applicable to government records.

c)

Because the Right to be Forgotten applies to all public information regardless of context.

d)

Because the Right to be Forgotten is a universal right in every country.

72.

If the news article about a student concerns a matter of 'public interest' or a serious crime, what does the GDPR say about the student's ability to have the article removed from search results?

a)

The student may not have the right to have the article removed due to the public interest or seriousness of the crime.

b)

The student can always demand the article be removed, regardless of the content.

c)

The article must be removed after 5 years, no matter the subject.

d)

The GDPR does not apply to online news articles.

73.

When reviewing the Privacy Policy of a frequently used application, which of the following is typically identified as the Data Controller?

a)

The company that owns the application

b)

The user of the application

c)

The app store platform

d)

The device manufacturer

74.

Which statement best describes the difference between Copyright, Copyleft, and Public Domain?

a)

Copyright protects original works, Copyleft allows sharing with the same rights, and Public Domain means no rights reserved.

b)

Copyright allows anyone to use works freely, Copyleft restricts all use, and Public Domain requires permission.

c)

Copyright and Copyleft are the same, but Public Domain is different.

d)

Copyright means no rights, Copyleft means all rights, and Public Domain means some rights.

75.

Imagine you have written a song: What Moral Right allows you to prevent someone from distributing it without your permission?

a)

The Right of Integrity

b)

The Right of Attribution

c)

The Right to Prevent Unauthorized Distribution

d)

The Right to Privacy

76.

The Economic Right that allows you to charge if someone uses your song in an advertisement is called:

a)

Reproduction Right

b)

Moral Right

c)

Distribution Right

d)

Public Performance Right

77.

Choose the Creative Commons License that allows people to use and modify your song for their own projects, as long as they do not earn money and mention you.

a)

CC BY-NC

b)

CC BY-SA

c)

CC BY

d)

CC BY-ND

78.

Classify the following case: A student copies a paragraph from Wikipedia, pastes it into their work without citing it, and presents it as their own. Is this an example of Plagiarism or Piracy?

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Piracy

c)

Copyright Infringement

d)

Fair Use

79.

Case B: A group of friends downloads the latest movie from an illegal website to watch it at home. Classify this case as Plagiarism or Piracy and explain the difference.

a)

This case is Piracy, which involves unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted material, while Plagiarism is copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.

b)

This case is Plagiarism, which involves copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own, while Piracy is about unauthorized use of software only.

c)

This case is Plagiarism, which is the same as Piracy in all aspects.

d)

This case is neither Plagiarism nor Piracy, as it is for personal use only.

80.

The law tries to balance Copyright (protecting the author) with Fair Use or exceptions (allowing criticism, teaching, or research) because:

a)

It allows for both protection of authors and the public interest in criticism, teaching, or research.

b)

It makes copyright last forever without exceptions.

c)

It only benefits the author and ignores public needs.

d)

It prevents any use of copyrighted material for education or research.