36.
What law protects the right of citizens to privacy by placing restrictions on the authority
granted to government agencies to search private residences and facilities?
- A.Privacy Act
- B.Fourth Amendment
- C.Second Amendment
- D.Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution sets the “probable cause” standard that law enforcement officers must follow when conducting searches and/or seizures of private property. It also states that those officers must obtain a warrant before gaining involuntary access to such property. |
37.
Matthew recently authored an innovative algorithm for solving a mathematical problem,
and he wants to share it with the world. However, prior to publishing the software code in
a technical journal, he wants to obtain some sort of intellectual property protection. Which
type of protection is best suited to his needs?
- A.Copyright
- B.Trademark
- C.Patent
- D.Trade secret
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Copyright law is the only type of intellectual property protection available to Matthew. It covers only the specific software code that Matthew used. It does not cover the process or ideas behind the software. Trademark protection is not appropriate for this type of situation. Patent protection does not apply to mathematical algorithms. Matthew can’t seek trade secret protection because he plans to publish the algorithm in a public technical journal. |
38.
Mary is the cofounder of Acme Widgets, a manufacturing firm. Together with her partner,
Joe, she has developed a special oil that will dramatically improve the widget manufacturing
process. To keep the formula secret, Mary and Joe plan to make large quantities of the oil by
themselves in the plant after the other workers have left. They want to protect this formula
for as long as possible. What type of intellectual property protection best suits their needs?
- A.Copyright
- B.Trademark
- C.Patent
- D.Trade secret
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Mary and Joe should treat their oil formula as a trade secret. As long as they do not publicly disclose the formula, they can keep it a company secret indefinitely. |
39.
Richard recently developed a great name for a new product that he plans to begin using
immediately. He spoke with his attorney and filed the appropriate application to protect
his product name but has not yet received a response from the government regarding his
application. He wants to begin using the name immediately. What symbol should he use
next to the name to indicate its protected status?
- A.©
- B.®
- C.™
- D.†
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Richard’s product name should be protected under trademark law. Until his registration is granted, he can use the ™ symbol next to it to inform others that it is protected under trademark law. Once his application is approved, the name becomes a registered trademark and Richard can begin using the ® symbol. |
40.
What law prevents government agencies from disclosing personal information that an individual
supplies to the government under protected circumstances?
- A.Privacy Act
- B.Electronic Communications Privacy Act
- C.Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- D.Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| The Privacy Act of 1974 limits the ways government agencies may use information that private citizens disclose to them under certain circumstances. |
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