Module 5 Freedom of Speech and the
Internet Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true after the enactment of the Controlling the Assault of Non-
Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM) of 2003?
Select one:
A. Spam has increased since the law was enacted and more spam conforms to the law
(that is, more legal spam).
B. Spam has decreased since the law was enacted and less spam conforms to the law
(that is, less legal spam).
C. Spam has decreased since the law was enacted and more spam conforms to the law
(that is, more legal spam).
D. Spam has increased since the law was enacted and less spam conforms to the law
(that is, less legal spam). - answer D. Spam has increased since the law was
enacted and less spam conforms to the law (that is, less legal spam).
Which of the following is not a benefit of using software filters?
Select one:
A. Any content may be filtered from the view of others, including discussions about
freedom, rights, countries, religions, and so forth.
B. Software filters may help prevent users from unknowingly downloading viruses or
spyware.
C. Employers may use filters to prevent sexual harassment or hate speech lawsuits.
D. They can potentially block websites that promote pornography, hate crimes, the use
of illegal drugs, gambling, hacking, terrorist behavior, suicide, and so forth. - answer
A. Any content may be filtered from the view of others, including discussions about
freedom, rights, countries, religions, and so forth.
The argument behind distinguishing cyberspace as a virtual place is:
Select one:
A. There are different types of media which define the characteristics of cyberspace,
therefore it must be a public (virtual) space.
B. There are different types of media but none define the characteristics of cyberspace,
therefore it must be a new public (virtual) space.
C. There is space on everyone's hard drive to participate in cyberspace, therefore it is a
virtual space.
D. None of the above—cyberspace is not a virtual space for anyone. - answer B.
There are different types of media but none define the characteristics of cyberspace,
therefore it must be a new public (virtual) space.
, An example of how community standards affect the availability of pornography is:
Select one:
A. A state such as California may allow pornographic providers to display any type of
pornography they desire, regardless of where the viewers of that material may reside.
B. If a state or community decides it does not wish to allow pornography to be viewed
by its residents, then the residents may reject the new policy and purposely download
pornography, making it highly available.
C. Any community may allow pornographic materials to be made available in their area,
regardless of state or federal laws.
D. A state such as Tennessee may bring charges on the pornographic provider in
another state, such as California, if the California creator made his materials available to
Tennessee residents. - answer D. A state such as Tennessee may bring charges on
the pornographic provider in another state, such as California, if the California creator
made his materials available to Tennessee residents.
Which of the following questions need(s) to be answered with a yes in order for a work
to qualify as obscene speech?
Select one:
A. Would the average person find that the work appeals to prurient interests?
B. Does the work offensively depict or describe sexual conduct specifically defined by
the applicable state law?
C. Does the work lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value?
D. All of the above—yes to all questions would deem the work an obscene piece.
E. None of the above—none of the questions need to be answered yes for a work to be
considered obscene. - answer D. All of the above—yes to all questions would deem
the work an obscene piece.
Under the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act
(CAN-SPAM) of 2003, which of the following is true?
Select one:
A. Spam senders are allowed to send Spam as long as the subject line is misleading so
children will not be exposed to sensitive language use.
B. Spam senders cannot send Spam to individuals who opt out, but are allowed to sell
mailing lists (of email addresses) to other parties.
C. Spam senders are allowed to send Spam as long as they provide an opt-out option
and an appropriate mailing address of the company.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - answer C. Spam senders are allowed to send Spam as long
as they provide an opt-out option and an appropriate mailing address of the company.
Software filters are:
Select one:
Internet Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true after the enactment of the Controlling the Assault of Non-
Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM) of 2003?
Select one:
A. Spam has increased since the law was enacted and more spam conforms to the law
(that is, more legal spam).
B. Spam has decreased since the law was enacted and less spam conforms to the law
(that is, less legal spam).
C. Spam has decreased since the law was enacted and more spam conforms to the law
(that is, more legal spam).
D. Spam has increased since the law was enacted and less spam conforms to the law
(that is, less legal spam). - answer D. Spam has increased since the law was
enacted and less spam conforms to the law (that is, less legal spam).
Which of the following is not a benefit of using software filters?
Select one:
A. Any content may be filtered from the view of others, including discussions about
freedom, rights, countries, religions, and so forth.
B. Software filters may help prevent users from unknowingly downloading viruses or
spyware.
C. Employers may use filters to prevent sexual harassment or hate speech lawsuits.
D. They can potentially block websites that promote pornography, hate crimes, the use
of illegal drugs, gambling, hacking, terrorist behavior, suicide, and so forth. - answer
A. Any content may be filtered from the view of others, including discussions about
freedom, rights, countries, religions, and so forth.
The argument behind distinguishing cyberspace as a virtual place is:
Select one:
A. There are different types of media which define the characteristics of cyberspace,
therefore it must be a public (virtual) space.
B. There are different types of media but none define the characteristics of cyberspace,
therefore it must be a new public (virtual) space.
C. There is space on everyone's hard drive to participate in cyberspace, therefore it is a
virtual space.
D. None of the above—cyberspace is not a virtual space for anyone. - answer B.
There are different types of media but none define the characteristics of cyberspace,
therefore it must be a new public (virtual) space.
, An example of how community standards affect the availability of pornography is:
Select one:
A. A state such as California may allow pornographic providers to display any type of
pornography they desire, regardless of where the viewers of that material may reside.
B. If a state or community decides it does not wish to allow pornography to be viewed
by its residents, then the residents may reject the new policy and purposely download
pornography, making it highly available.
C. Any community may allow pornographic materials to be made available in their area,
regardless of state or federal laws.
D. A state such as Tennessee may bring charges on the pornographic provider in
another state, such as California, if the California creator made his materials available to
Tennessee residents. - answer D. A state such as Tennessee may bring charges on
the pornographic provider in another state, such as California, if the California creator
made his materials available to Tennessee residents.
Which of the following questions need(s) to be answered with a yes in order for a work
to qualify as obscene speech?
Select one:
A. Would the average person find that the work appeals to prurient interests?
B. Does the work offensively depict or describe sexual conduct specifically defined by
the applicable state law?
C. Does the work lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value?
D. All of the above—yes to all questions would deem the work an obscene piece.
E. None of the above—none of the questions need to be answered yes for a work to be
considered obscene. - answer D. All of the above—yes to all questions would deem
the work an obscene piece.
Under the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act
(CAN-SPAM) of 2003, which of the following is true?
Select one:
A. Spam senders are allowed to send Spam as long as the subject line is misleading so
children will not be exposed to sensitive language use.
B. Spam senders cannot send Spam to individuals who opt out, but are allowed to sell
mailing lists (of email addresses) to other parties.
C. Spam senders are allowed to send Spam as long as they provide an opt-out option
and an appropriate mailing address of the company.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - answer C. Spam senders are allowed to send Spam as long
as they provide an opt-out option and an appropriate mailing address of the company.
Software filters are:
Select one:
