1. Question 1 of 30

   Online harassment, an ethical and legal concern in digital spaces, can include behaviors such as:

   A Persistent threatening messages or unwanted contact directed at an individual B Respectfully disagreeing with someone's publicly stated opinion C Reporting content that violates a platform's community guidelines D Blocking an account that is sending unwanted messages
2. Question 2 of 30

   When using someone else's image, video, or written content found online, best ethical practice generally requires:

   A Assuming all online content is automatically free to use without restriction B Modifying the content slightly to avoid any need for permission C Obtaining proper permission or ensuring appropriate licensing/attribution D Removing any existing copyright notices before use
3. Question 3 of 30

   Data protection regulations, such as the GDPR in the European Union, are primarily designed to:

   A Eliminate the use of personal data by all organizations entirely B Only apply to government agencies and no other organizations C Give individuals greater control over their personal data and how it's used D Increase advertising revenue for technology companies
4. Question 4 of 30

   Digital literacy, an important component of responsible digital citizenship, refers to a person's ability to:

   A Effectively and critically find, evaluate, and use digital information B Physically repair computer hardware components C Write complex programming code exclusively D Design computer processor architecture
5. Question 5 of 30

   Data privacy concerns primarily relate to how organizations:

   A Design the physical appearance of their websites B Collect, store, use, and share individuals' personal information C Price their products and services D Train their customer service representatives
6. Question 6 of 30

   Unauthorized access to a computer system, commonly referred to as hacking when done maliciously, is widely considered:

   A An unethical and often illegal violation of privacy and security B An acceptable practice as long as no data is deleted C A standard and encouraged industry testing practice without permission D Only a concern for government systems, not private individuals
7. Question 7 of 30

   Using another student's work and submitting it as one's own for an academic assignment is an example of:

   A Plagiarism B Fair use C Open licensing D Peer review
8. Question 8 of 30

   Plagiarism, an ethical concern relevant to digital content, refers to:

   A Legally citing and crediting another person's original work B Presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own without proper credit C Creating entirely original content from scratch D Publicly sharing one's own copyrighted material
9. Question 9 of 30

   Responsible digital citizens are generally expected to engage in online discussions with:

   A Complete anonymity and no accountability for their statements B Aggressive insults toward those who disagree with them C Respect, honesty, and consideration for differing viewpoints D Deliberately misleading or false information to win arguments
10. Question 10 of 30

    Website 'cookies' are commonly used primarily to:

    A Physically store data on a remote company server with no local trace B Permanently delete a user's browsing history C Track and remember information about a user's visit or preferences D Block all forms of online advertising
11. Question 11 of 30

    A key principle of digital citizenship is recognizing that online actions can have:

    A No lasting impact of any kind, since actions occur only online B Impact exclusively limited to the specific platform where they occurred C No connection whatsoever to a person's real identity D Real-world consequences for oneself and others
12. Question 12 of 30

    The 'digital divide' refers to the gap between those who:

    A Prefer desktop computers versus laptop computers B Use social media versus those who use email exclusively C Have reliable access to digital technology and the internet, and those who do not D Work in the technology industry versus other industries
13. Question 13 of 30

    Responsible use of social media, from an ethical standpoint, generally includes:

    A Sharing any content immediately, without regard for its accuracy B Verifying information before sharing it and respecting others' privacy C Posting other people's private information without their consent D Creating multiple fake accounts to spread rumors anonymously
14. Question 14 of 30

    Digital citizenship refers to the:

    A Legal requirement to register as a citizen of a particular online platform B Exclusive right to vote in elections using digital platforms C Responsible and ethical use of technology to engage with others online D Technical process of obtaining internet access in a country
15. Question 15 of 30

    Software piracy refers to the:

    A Legal purchase of a software license for personal use B Open-source development of free software C Reporting of security vulnerabilities to software developers D Unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of copyrighted software
16. Question 16 of 30

    Fake news and misinformation, a growing concern in the digital age, primarily involve:

    A Only officially verified news reports from major media organizations B Content that is always clearly labeled as fictional or satirical C Information exclusively shared through traditional print newspapers D The spread of false or misleading information, often presented as factual
17. Question 17 of 30

    Cyberbullying, when considered from an ethical standpoint, represents a violation of:

    A Respectful and responsible digital communication norms B A legally required form of online criticism C An accepted form of harmless online humor D A protected and universally lawful form of free speech in all cases
18. Question 18 of 30

    Respecting intellectual property rights online includes practices such as:

    A Properly crediting sources and avoiding unauthorized use of copyrighted material B Freely copying and redistributing any content found online C Ignoring copyright notices on digital media D Removing watermarks from downloaded images before reuse
19. Question 19 of 30

    A common ethical concern regarding the increasing use of artificial intelligence and automation relates to:

    A The complete elimination of all future computer hardware needs B Potential job displacement and algorithmic bias C Guaranteed improvement in all forms of human decision-making D The total elimination of any need for human oversight in all cases
20. Question 20 of 30

    Computer ethics refers to the study of:

    A Moral principles guiding appropriate behavior in the use of computers and technology B Only the technical specifications of computer hardware C Only the legal regulations governing software pricing D Only the programming languages used in software development
21. Question 21 of 30

    The unauthorized sharing of someone's private photos or personal information online, without their consent, is widely considered a serious violation of:

    A A standard and acceptable social media practice B A legally protected form of journalism in all circumstances C An encouraged method of building online engagement D Personal privacy and digital ethics
22. Question 22 of 30

    Open-source software differs from proprietary software mainly because open-source software:

    A Can never be used for any commercial purpose B Is always completely free of any licensing terms C Cannot be modified or redistributed under any circumstances D Makes its source code publicly available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute
23. Question 23 of 30

    Balancing freedom of expression online with the need to prevent harm (such as hate speech) is considered an important issue in:

    A Only hardware engineering design B Only internet service pricing structures C Only computer programming language development D Digital ethics and online content moderation policy
24. Question 24 of 30

    Many organizations now have employees complete regular cybersecurity and ethics training primarily to:

    A Increase the organization's overall social media following B Reduce the risk of data breaches and promote responsible technology use C Replace the need for any IT security staff D Guarantee immunity from all possible cyberattacks
25. Question 25 of 30

    'Ethical hacking,' performed by authorized security professionals, differs from malicious hacking mainly because it is conducted:

    A Without any permission, but with good intentions assumed B With explicit permission, to identify and help fix security vulnerabilities C Exclusively by self-taught hobbyists, with no professional oversight D Only against competitor businesses
26. Question 26 of 30

    A person's 'digital footprint' refers to the:

    A Trail of data generated by a person's online activities and interactions B Physical storage space used by their devices C Number of social media followers they have D Internet speed provided by their service provider
27. Question 27 of 30

    Companies that collect user data are generally expected, from an ethical standpoint, to be transparent about:

    A Only their internal staffing decisions B What data is collected and how it will be used C Only their annual revenue figures D Only their physical office locations
28. Question 28 of 30

    Before using an online service, agreeing to its 'Terms of Service' typically means a user is accepting:

    A A legally binding employment contract with the company B The rules and conditions governing their use of that service C Automatic ownership of the company's intellectual property D A guarantee of complete data privacy with no exceptions
29. Question 29 of 30

    'Netiquette' refers to a set of guidelines for:

    A Configuring network hardware settings B Writing efficient computer programming code C Designing website layouts professionally D Appropriate and respectful behavior when communicating online
30. Question 30 of 30

    Copyright law primarily serves to protect:

    A Only physical computer hardware designs B Only government-issued documents C The original creative works of authors, artists, and other creators D Only content that has not yet been published

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