Question

Employers generally restrict or monitor the Internet activity of their employees because the increased use raises the company's ISP rates significantly. True False 4 Although unethical, there are currently no laws in the U.S. for actions such as hacking and sharing copyrighted material. True False 5 Employees who engage in telecommuting may find themselves working more hours, especially if their supervisor feels as if they are always "on the clock." True False 6 Most experts recommend that companies monitor their employees secretly in order to prevent workers from circumventing the technologies used to track them. True False 7 Copyright protection lasts 20 years after the date of publication or release. True False 8 A web developer creates and maintains websites for organizations. True False 9 A _________ excels when it comes to installing, configuring, and supporting computer systems. network administrator software engineer database administrator computer support specialist 10 Creative works such as books, songs, and photographs are protected by copyright law. True False

Answer 1

Answer:

1. False.

2. False.

3. True.

4. False.

5. False.

6. True.

7. Computer support specialist.

8. True.

Explanation:

1. Employers generally restrict or monitor the Internet activity of their employees because the increased use raises the company's ISP rates significantly: False because it is considered unethical under certain employee rights.

2. Although unethical, there are currently no laws in the U.S. for actions such as hacking and sharing copyrighted material: False because there is a computer fraud and abuse act in existence.

3. Employees who engage in telecommuting may find themselves working more hours, especially if their supervisor feels as if they are always "on the clock.": True

4. Most experts recommend that companies monitor their employees secretly in order to prevent workers from circumventing the technologies used to track them: False because it is not ethical and violates the fundamental rights of the employees.

5. Copyright protection lasts 20 years after the date of publication or release: False because a copyright protection is 95 years from date of publication or release and 120 years from creation.

6. A web developer creates and maintains websites for organizations: True

7. A computer support specialist excels when it comes to installing, configuring, and supporting computer systems.

8. Creative works such as books, songs, and photographs are protected by copyright law: True