Lesson 3

Question 1

What term is used for using another person’s work without giving proper credit?

Answer 1

Plagiarism

Question 2

Which law protects the original works of creators or authors online?

Answer 2

Copyright Law

Question 3

What does the term “Fair Use” refer to in the context of intellectual property?

Answer 3

It allows limited use of copyrighted material for educational and research purposes.

Question 4

What is the illegal practice of reproducing software or digital files for personal gain called?

Answer 4

Piracy

Question 5

What is “Freedom of Speech” in the context of internet use?

Answer 5

The right to express oneself freely online.

Question 6

Which term refers to protecting personal data from unauthorized access online?

Answer 6

Personal Privacy

Question 6

What type of software was used by the FBI that raised privacy concerns?

Answer 6

Carnivore software

Question 7

What is unauthorized access to a computer system called?

Answer 7

Hacking/Cracking

Question 8

What is the act of sending unsolicited emails known as?

Answer 8

Spamming

Question 9

What is the illegal act of misappropriating someone’s identity online called?

Answer 9

Identity Theft

Question 9

Proliferation of illegal, obscene and
indecent materials.

Answer 9

Child prostitution /pornography

Question 10

What is the term for free access to scholarly resources on the internet?

Answer 10

Open Access

Question 10

What is “Accessibility for the Handicapped” in relation to internet use?

Answer 10

Ensuring that information resources are available and usable for marginalized groups.

Question 10

What is the term for the digital gap between the wealthy and the underprivileged?

Answer 10

Digital Divide

Question 10

What is the primary concern with “Multilingualism” on the internet?

Answer 10

Most resources are predominantly in English, limiting access for non-English speakers.

Question 11

What is “P2P networking” and how is it relevant to internet technologies?

Answer 11

Peer-to-Peer networking refers to the sharing of resources among users without a central server, enabling file sharing and distributed computing.

Question 11

Which phrase describes the challenge of organizing and managing digital content online?

Answer 11

Management of Electronic Resources

Question 12

An online communication where the user is hostile or insulting online messages.

Answer 12

Flaming

Question 13

What is Internet Fraud?

Answer 13

Deceptive practices to obtain information illegally.

Question 14

What does “Denial of Service” refer to?

Answer 14

Disabling services via viruses, malware, etc.

Question 15

What is censorship in the context of internet use?

Answer 15

The regulation of online content, including blocking or filtering.

Question 16

What does “Adhering to Standards” refer to in internet use?

Answer 16

The importance of compliance with Internet and web standards.

Question 17

What is Information Permanence?

Answer 17

The fact that online information may be edited, deleted, or relocated.

Question 18

What are Economic and Social Issues related to internet use?

Answer 18

The digital divide between rich and poor, exacerbated by commercialization and high costs.