Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Ethical

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the ethical issues surrounding information systems?

• A)It is easy to determine who is responsible for the damage caused by accidental leaks of private information.
• B)People tend to judge the severity of ethical violations in information systems partly on the basis of the number of people affected.
• C)Information systems are powerful and contain vast amounts of personal data making the ethicality of its use a tertiary concern.
• D)The amplification effect of information systems minimizes the harm caused by ethical violations of information systems.

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Definitions:

Oral Negotiable Instrument

A verbal agreement that is intended to have the same enforceability as a written negotiable instrument, though legally this is often not recognized.

Special Conditions

Specific provisions or clauses added to a contract or agreement that must be met in addition to the general terms.

Article 3

A section of the U.S. Constitution that establishes the judicial branch of the federal government, outlining the powers and structure of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

Negotiable Instruments

Financial instruments, such as checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange, that contain an unconditional promise or order to pay a specified amount of money and are transferable by endorsement.