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Question 1

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to:
Computer hardware
Physical assets owned by companies
Creations of the human mind
Financial investments

Answer 1

creations of the human mind

Question 2

Which of the following can be copyrighted?
Algorithms
Purely abstract ideas
Architectural works
Mathematical formulas

Answer 2

Architectural works

Question 3

What is the main role of WIPO?
Use IP to stimulate innovation and creativity
Enforce military trade agreements
Protect only U.S. copyrights
Promote industrial espionage

Answer 3

use of intellectual property to stimulate innovation and
creativity

Question 4

The copyright term has been extended how many times since 1960?
7
11
9
5

Answer 4

11

Question 5

A design patent protects:
Software source code
Mathematical equations
Trade secrets
A new and ornamental design

Answer 5

A new and ornamental design

Question 6

The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines is:
RA 8791
RA 10173
RA 9160
RA 8293

Answer 6

RA 8293

Question 7

The WTO replaced GATT in:
1967
1979
1995
2000

Answer 7

1995

Question 8

Competitive intelligence differs from industrial espionage because:
It hacks competitor systems
It uses legal means
It steals trade secrets
It involves spying

Answer 8

It uses legal means

Question 9

A utility patent is valid for up to:
20 years
10 years
15 years
25 years

Answer 9

15

Question 10

Privacy is best defined as:
A financial confidentiality clause
The ability to own patents
A government-regulated security policy
The right to be left alone

Answer 10

The right to be left alone

Question 11

Cybersecurity refers to:
Monitoring employee attendance
Installing antivirus only
Protecting physical office spaces
Protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access

Answer 11

Protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access

Question 12

Using a computer to commit real-world crimes like credit card fraud means the computer is:
A bystander
A target
A tool for learning
A weapon

Answer 12

a weapon

Question 13

When the computer is the target, an example is:
Credit card fraud
Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack
Email spam
Phishing scam

Answer 13

Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack

Question 14

When the computer is the weapon, an example is:
Worm infection
Firewall bypass
Credit card fraud
Hacking

Answer 14

Credit card fraud

Question 15

Spear phishing targets:
Specific organizations or employees
Bank ATMs
Smartphones only
Random internet users

Answer 15

Specific organizations or employees

Question 16

What is an exploit?
A type of antivirus software
An encrypted code
A bug fix
An attack that uses a system vulnerability

Answer 16

An attack that uses a system vulnerability

Question 17

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) focuses on:
Deleting corrupted files
Removing old backups
Tracking and protecting data in use, in motion, and at rest
Encrypting only emails

Answer 17

Tracking and protecting data in use, in motion, and at rest

Question 18

A program that looks harmless but contains malicious code is a:
Rootkit
Worm
Trojan horse
Virus

Answer 18

Trojan horse

Question 19

Which law regulates commercial spam emails in the U.S.?
CAN-SPAM Act
Data Privacy Act
Cybersecurity Act
Homeland Security Act

Answer 19

CAN-SPAM Act

Question 20

Which system monitors hostile cyber activity?
Cloud backup
VPN
Proxy server
IDS

Answer 20

IDS

Question 21

WIPO was established in 1967.
False
True

Answer 21

falsee

Question 22

The DMCA of 1998 created a safe harbor provision for online service providers.
False
True

Answer 22

truee

Question 23

Plagiarism is legally the same as copyright infringement.
False
True

Answer 23

falsee

Question 24

An exploit is a defensive measure taken to protect computer systems from malware.
True
False

Answer 24

falsee

Question 25

Copying a substantial and material part of another's copyrighted work without permission is called copyright __________.

Answer 25

infringement

Question 26

The RA __________ is the Data Privacy Act of 2012 which protects personal information in the Philippines.

Answer 26

10173

Question 27

Confidentiality in the CIA triad ensures that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information. False True

Answer 27

truee

Question 28

Malware that locks users out of their system until payment is made is called _______.

Answer 28

ransomware

Question 29

A _______ is a system of software or hardware that controls network access based on organizational policies.

Answer 29

firewall

Question 30

What do IT workers and clients usually establish their relationship through? Informal meetings Verbal promises Casual agreements Contractual terms

Answer 30

Contractual terms

Question 31

Why are IT workers not recognized as legal professionals? They lack skills They are not licensed by the government They work with computers only They do not study ethics

Answer 31

They are not licensed by the government

Question 32

Which organization fights software piracy? IEEE ACM ISO Business Software Alliance (BSA)

Answer 32

Business Software Alliance (BSA)

Question 33

Who are IT users? Only programmers Only administrators People who use hardware or software products IT teachers

Answer 33

People who use hardware or software products

Question 34

What percentage of employees report not being given clear directions at work? 20% 75% 57% 40%

Answer 34

0.57

Question 35

Which is NOT a way to improve communication? Ignore employee concerns Provide descriptive feedback Schedule check-ins Encourage two-way communication

Answer 35

Ignore employee concerns

Question 36

Which statement about IT professional organizations is correct? They issue government licenses A universal IT ethics code exists No single dominant IT professional organization exists Membership is mandatory

Answer 36

No single dominant IT professional organization exists.

Question 37

Which is broader in perspective? Job experience Industry association certifications Vendor certifications Company training

Answer 37

Industry association certifications

Question 38

Which skill is ranked highest by employers? Public speaking Writing code Adaptability Oral communication

Answer 38

Oral communication

Question 39

Certification proves that: They are ACM members An IT professional possesses specific skills and knowledge They will always succeed in a job They are licensed by the government

Answer 39

An IT professional possesses specific skills and knowledge

Question 40

The ACM Code of Ethics requires computing professionals to primarily consider: Financial profit System efficiency Public good Organizational loyalty

Answer 40

Public good

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT an ACM general ethical principle? Be fair Respect privacy Maximize profit Avoid harm

Answer 41

Maximize profit

Question 42

ACM principle 2.6 emphasizes that professionals should: Accept projects beyond their expertise Perform work only in areas of competence Ignore skill limitations Focus only on leadership roles

Answer 42

Perform work only in areas of competence

Question 43

ACM leadership principles require leaders to: Prioritize company profit Avoid responsibility for staff development Ensure public good is the central concern Encourage secrecy

Answer 43

Ensure public good is the central concern

Question 44

The AAP Code of Ethics is aligned with the: ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics UN Global Compact EU AI Act US Federal Guidelines

Answer 44

ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Question 45

A guiding principle of the AAP Code is: Profit maximization Limiting collaboration Corporate secrecy Transparency and Explainability

Answer 45

Transparency and Explainability

Question 46

Considering environmental sustainability in AI projects is emphasized under: Confidentiality rules Professional competence Guiding principles Leadership ethics

Answer 46

Guiding principles

Question 47

The IEEE Code of Ethics was first adopted in: 1950 1974 1912 1990

Answer 47

1912

Question 48

The current IEEE Code of Ethics consists of: 10 principles 7 principles 12 principles 3 principles

Answer 48

10 principles

Question 49

IEEE members are committed to rejecting: Innovation Bribery Criticism Professional review

Answer 49

Bribery

Question 50

IT professionals are legally recognized as professionals in all countries. False True

Question 51

Certification alone guarantees that an IT worker will perform well on the job. False True

Answer 51

False

Question 52

Certification is a substitute for professional experience. False True

Answer 52

FALSEe

Question 53

ACM professionals must respect confidentiality. True False

Answer 53

TRUEe

Question 54

The AAP Code discourages collaboration among professionals. True False

Answer 54

False

Question 55

IEEE members are expected to avoid harassment and discrimination. False True

Answer 55

TRUEe

Question 56

Misrepresentation is the misstatement or incomplete statement of a ______ fact.

Answer 56

material

Question 57

A professional code of ethics improves ethical decision making and enhances public ______.

Answer 57

trust

Question 58

ACM principle 1.2 states that computing professionals should avoid __________.

Answer 58

harm

Question 59

IEEE Principle 7 requires members to avoid discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender __________.

Answer 59

expression