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IS322 Week 6 Tutorial

Review Questions
1. What is a spam filter? How does such a program work? What is the issue with image-based spam?
2. How can antivirus software reduce computer waste?
3. Outline a four-step process to prevent computer waste and mistakes.
4. What is a virus? What is a worm? How are they different?
5. What is phishing? What actions can you take to reduce the likelihood that you will be a victim of this
crime?
6. Outline measures you should take to protect yourself against viruses and worms.
7. What does intrusion detection software do? What are some of the issues with the use of this
software?
8. What is the difference between a patent and a copyright? What copyright issues come into play when
downloading software or music from a Web site?
9. What specific actions can you take to avoid spyware?
10. What is a code of ethics? Give an example.

Discussion Questions
1. Imagine that your friend regularly downloads copies of newly released, full-length motion pictures for
free from the Internet and makes copies for others for a small fee. Do you think that this is ethical? Is
it legal? Would you express any concerns with him?
2. Outline an approach, including specific techniques (e.g., dumpster diving, phishing, social engineering)
that you could employ to gain personal data about the members of your class.
3. Your 12-year-old niece shows you a dozen or so photos of herself and a brief biography including
address and cell phone number she plans to post on Facebook. What advice might you offer her
about posting personal information and photos?
4. Discuss the importance of educating employees in preventing computer waste and computer crime.
Imagine that you are given the assignment of developing a computer education program for your
employer. What topics would you cover in the course?
5. You are the new head of corporate security for a large Fortune 1000 company and are alarmed at the
number of laptop computers your firm’s employees lose each month. What actions would you take
to cut down on the potential for loss of personal and/or company confidential data?
6. Briefly discuss the difference between acting morally and acting legally. Give an example of acting
legally and yet immorally.
Web Exercise
1. Do research to find any professional organization or code of ethics associated with your current or
desired future career. What might be the benefits of joining such a professional organization? How
might a code of ethics help guide you in career-related decision making?

2. Do research to identify the latest findings on the negative effects of sitting for long hours working at a
computer. Find recommendations on how to arrange your desk and computer to avoid health
problems. Write a short paragraph that summarizes your findings and identifies what can be done to
offset these negative effects.

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