Test Bank for A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology, 4th Edition

What is This Product?

The Test Bank for A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology, 4th Edition is a comprehensive study resource designed to help students thoroughly understand the social, ethical, and legal implications of computing technology. Aligned with the textbook, it provides thought-provoking questions that encourage critical analysis and application of concepts.

Key Features:

• Instant digital download for immediate access.
• Detailed coverage of essential topics such as ethics, privacy, intellectual property, censorship, and cybersecurity.
• Includes Essay Questions to develop critical thinking and written communication skills.
• Designed to help students analyze real-world scenarios and explore diverse perspectives on computing technology issues.
• Aligned with textbook objectives to reinforce core concepts and enhance exam preparation.

Sample Content from Chapters 1–9:

• Chapter 1: Explore the differences between deontological and utilitarian ethics in decision-making processes.
• Chapter 2: Understand the Fair Information Principles and how privacy perspectives differ between the U.S. and the European Union.
• Chapter 4: Analyze the Napster and Grokster copyright cases and the implications of the DMCA on intellectual property rights.
• Chapter 6: Discuss the ethical and social implications of offshoring from multiple perspectives.
• Chapter 8: Evaluate proposals for legal standards governing safety-critical systems and analyze historical failures like the Therac-25 radiation incidents.

This test bank provides a rich and diverse set of questions designed to prepare students for academic and professional success in computing ethics.