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McClure and Jaeger (2008) say that policy is
A- A guidelines
B- An agreement
C- Directives are intended to shape decisions and actions
D- A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual
C- Directives are intended to shape decisions and actions
Ohegbu (2008) defined policy as
A- The rules, principles, and guidelines developed by government and regulatory bodies
B- Guidelines to regulate participation
C- Freedom of information, and the ethical use of information
D- Addresses issues such as information accessibility
B- Guidelines to regulate participation
Information Policy is:
A- Directives intended to shape decisions and actions
B- Guidelines to regulate participation
C- Rules, principles, and guidelines developed by government and regulatory bodies
D- Rules, principles, and guidelines that govern the creation, distribution, access, and management of information
D- Rules, principles, and guidelines that govern the creation, distribution, access, and management of information
Information policy is crucial for:
A- Managing how information flows
B- Avoid information loss
C- Avoid duplication of information
D- Guidelines to regulate participation
A- Managing how information flows
Information policy addresses the issues below, except:
A- Information accessibility
B- Working in silos
C- Intellectual property
D- Freedom of information
B- Working in silos
What is the main focus of information policy in relation to privacy and data protection?
A- Increasing internet speed and accessibility
B- Setting standards for online advertising techniques
C- Establishing guidelines and laws to protect personal data privacy
D- Promoting open-source software in organizations
C- Establishing guidelines and laws to protect personal data privacy
What do access to information policies typically address?
A- Restricting private company profits
B- Setting guidelines for advertising on social media
C- Rules on public access to government information and open access to research
D- Managing employee attendance in organizations
C- Rules on public access to government information and open access to research
What is the main purpose of intellectual property and copyright laws?
A- To increase taxation on digital goods
B- To promote unrestricted sharing of all digital content
C- To govern the ownership, use, and sharing of creative and intellectual works
D- To block access to all copyrighted materials in educational institutions
C- To govern the ownership, use, and sharing of creative and intellectual works
What is the goal of information policies related to digital inclusion and equity?
A- To restrict access to technology in urban areas
B- To ensure only tech companies benefit from digital resources
C- To provide equitable access to digital resources and education for all, including disadvantaged communities
D- To increase competition among internet providers in cities
C- To provide equitable access to digital resources and education for all, including disadvantaged communities
What does effective information policy support in terms of equitable access?
A- Limiting access to information for rural communities
B- Providing exclusive access to information for government officials
C- Ensuring all individuals have access to information regardless of status or location
D- Charging high fees for public information services
C- Ensuring all individuals have access to information regardless of status or location
Why is the protection of rights important in information policy?
A- To limit the public's ability to express opinions
B- To reduce the creation of intellectual property
C- To maintain public trust and protect individual and creator rights
D- To increase government control over media content
C- To maintain public trust and protect individual and creator rights
In the context of information policy, what does the term "stakeholders" refer to?
A- Only government agencies responsible for national security
B- Individuals who consume entertainment media
C- Key players and the frameworks that guide their roles in managing information resources
D- Hackers and individuals who bypass information systems
C- Key players and the frameworks that guide their roles in managing information resources
What is the role of agreements in the context of information policy?
A- To restrict public access to educational materials
B- To allow private companies to control all information
C- To outline how groups collaborate and ensure information resources serve societal needs
D- To eliminate regulations for digital content sharing
C- To outline how groups collaborate and ensure information resources serve societal needs
What was the main goal of the information infrastructure described?
A- To monitor citizens' online activity
B- To limit innovation and digital access
C- To replace traditional education with online games
D- To enable communication, accessibility, innovation, and development
D- To enable communication, accessibility, innovation, and development
What is the National Information Infrastructure (NII)?
A- A government agency that monitors social media
B- A framework and initiative to develop nationwide access to information and communication technology
C- A network of satellites used for military communication
D- A software program for editing digital content
B- A framework and initiative to develop nationwide access to information and communication technology