CS106 Quiz #3 Topics

The topics we discussed since the last quiz are: constitutional issues (free speech and the Internet), computers and work, and the human genome project.

1. Digital Divide
2. Similarities and differences between the Internet and other mediums for communication.
3. Meaning and scope of 1st amendment.
4. Categories of speech and associated levels of protection.
5. Software and business patents especially as they relate to Internet commerce, one-click technology, Reverse auctions
6. New internet domain names: museum, biz, info, name, pro, aero, coop
7. Human genome: patents, privacy protection.
8. Justification for federal regulation of broadcast
9. Definition of first amendment
10. Indecent vs. obscene speech
11. What is and is not allowed on the Internet
12. CDA, why was it declared unconstitutional
13. Common carrier, examples
14. Type of speech and levels of protection
15. Chilling effect
16. Child Online Protection Act
17. Viruses vs. worms, and virus myths
18. Automation and displacement
19. Privacy at work, email, etc.