CS Business Law & Ethics Flashcards

Copyright law protects:

Answer: Original creative works such as written documents, images, and software

Copyright automatically protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium, including text, images, and software code.

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is used to:

Answer: Prohibit employees from sharing confidential business information

An NDA is a legal contract in which parties agree to keep specified information confidential and not disclose it to third parties.

Which federal agency enforces workplace discrimination laws in the US?

Answer: EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.

Whistleblower protections in the workplace mean:

Answer: Employees can report safety hazards anonymously without employer retaliation

Whistleblower laws protect employees who report illegal activities or safety violations from being retaliated against by their employer.

What does OSHA stand for, and what is its primary purpose?

Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration — ensures safe and healthy working conditions

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy conditions for American workers.

Which of the following best describes ethical behavior in an office setting?

Answer: Acting with honesty, fairness, and respect for others even when no one is watching

Ethical behavior means consistently acting with integrity — being honest, fair, and respectful regardless of whether you are being observed.