CPST 7800 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the definition of a cybercrime? - Answers - A cybercrime is any violation of
criminal law that involves knowledge of computer technology.
What are the three general categories of computer-related crimes? - Answers - 1.
Crimes in which the computer is the Object
2. Computers may be the Subject of a crime
3. Computers may be an instrument used to commit a crime
What is the name of the landmark US Supreme Court Case that established the
expectation of privacy test under the Fourth Amendment? - Answers - Katz v. U.S.
Which statues passed by Congress aimed at fighting child pornography has the
Supreme Court found unconstitutional? - Answers - 1. Communications Decency Act
1996 (CDA)
2. Child Pornography Prevention Act 1996 (CPPA)
Which statues aimed at fighting child pornography have federal courts upheld as
constitutional? - Answers - The Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the
Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT)
What does CAN-SPAM provide? - Answers - CAN-SPAM Act provides that industry
may not be allowed to send unsolicited bulk email.
What are the penalties for violating the federal wire fraud act? - Answers - Fines and
imprisonment of up to 20 years
What does the federal wiretap act provide? - Answers - It makes it a crime to defraud
others through the use of wires and other electronic communications
Why are cybercrimes so difficult to investigate and prosecute? - Answers - Because of
jurisdictional issues and lack of treaties to pursue cybercriminals.
Why is international cooperation needed in addressing cybercrimes and cyberterrorism?
- Answers - Cooperation is needed because international treaties could give authorities
the capability to track down cybercrimes internationally.
To what extent are Neo-Luddite criticisms valid? - Answers - It depends on the
individual and how they believe computers effect humans.
What is the definition of a cybercrime? - Answers - A cybercrime is any violation of
criminal law that involves knowledge of computer technology.
What are the three general categories of computer-related crimes? - Answers - 1.
Crimes in which the computer is the Object
2. Computers may be the Subject of a crime
3. Computers may be an instrument used to commit a crime
What is the name of the landmark US Supreme Court Case that established the
expectation of privacy test under the Fourth Amendment? - Answers - Katz v. U.S.
Which statues passed by Congress aimed at fighting child pornography has the
Supreme Court found unconstitutional? - Answers - 1. Communications Decency Act
1996 (CDA)
2. Child Pornography Prevention Act 1996 (CPPA)
Which statues aimed at fighting child pornography have federal courts upheld as
constitutional? - Answers - The Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the
Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT)
What does CAN-SPAM provide? - Answers - CAN-SPAM Act provides that industry
may not be allowed to send unsolicited bulk email.
What are the penalties for violating the federal wire fraud act? - Answers - Fines and
imprisonment of up to 20 years
What does the federal wiretap act provide? - Answers - It makes it a crime to defraud
others through the use of wires and other electronic communications
Why are cybercrimes so difficult to investigate and prosecute? - Answers - Because of
jurisdictional issues and lack of treaties to pursue cybercriminals.
Why is international cooperation needed in addressing cybercrimes and cyberterrorism?
- Answers - Cooperation is needed because international treaties could give authorities
the capability to track down cybercrimes internationally.
To what extent are Neo-Luddite criticisms valid? - Answers - It depends on the
individual and how they believe computers effect humans.
