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Which of the following accurately reflects the significance of privacy in a free and democratic society?

A.

Privacy is only important in autocratic societies and has no relevance in free and democratic ones.

B.

Privacy is a threat to the foundation of a free and democratic society.

C.

Privacy is a luxury that cannot be afforded in a free and democratic society.

D.

Privacy forms the foundation for a free and democratic society, serving as a basic human value essential for human dignity and autonomy.

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Identify the role of the National Development Plan (NDP) in South Africa?

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To focus solely on economic development without considering social or environmental issues.

B.

To establish short-term goals for the development of South Africa and other countries in Africa.

C.

To serve as a long-standing action plan outlining practical solutions to development problems faced by the country.

D.

To outline theoretical approaches to development problems in the country.

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Big data can be defined by five specific characteristics, known as the five Vs: volume, variety, veracity, value and ______________.

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Validity

B.

Visibility

C.

Velocity

D.

Variability

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A document that underpins other legislation in the country, with a set of guidelines and controls to ensure that the country runs effectively and that its citizens are protected is referred to as the _____________.

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Green paper

B.

Bill of rights

C.

Constitution

D.

White paper

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Identify the correct answer with regard to the role of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

A.

To represent the interests of publishers and copyright holders.

B.

IFLA does not represent any interests related to libraries and information services.

C.

IFLA solely represents the interests of library and information services worldwide.

D.

To represent the interests of libraries and information services as well as their users worldwide.

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Which of the following aspects related to information characterizes the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

A.

Magnitude

B.

Intensity

C.

Velocity

D.

Density

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Laws tend to be proactive and are created before there is a perceived problem.

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___________ is when a person imports, sells, distributes or otherwise deals in unauthorised goods which he or she knows were copied by an unauthorized person.

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Unintentional infringement

B.

Indirect infringement

C.

Intentional infringement

D.

Direct infringement

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What principles should information workers support to ensure the best possible access to information, according to IFLA?

A.

Open access, open source, and open licenses.

B.

Closed access, proprietary software, and restricted licenses.

C.

Limited access, closed source, and proprietary licenses.

D.

Restricted access, closed source, and proprietary licenses.

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Based on the democratic values and premises, which of the following statements accurately reflects the importance of access to good information in a democracy?

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Good information should be accessible to all individuals, promoting transparency and accountability.

B.

Access to information should be restricted to those with greater resources to maintain order in society.

C.

Access to good information is irrelevant in a democratic society.

D.

The free flow of information impedes the democratic process.

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What is the role of the Electronic Communications and Transactions (ECT) Act in relation to information protection legislation?

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The ECT Act does not concern itself with information protection and solely focuses on regulating electronic transactions.

B.

The ECT Act is the sole legislation governing information protection and should be regarded in isolation from other laws.

C.

The ECT Act facilitates and regulates electronic communication of information and should be considered alongside other information protection legislation.

D.

The ECT Act primarily restricts electronic communication of information and does not interact with other information protection legislation.

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Which characteristic of the Constitution is reflected in its preface?

A.

Its statement of purpose and objectives it aims to achieve.

B.

Its division into chapters and articles discussing various points.

C.

Its status as the highest authority in South Africa, superseding all other legislation.

D.

Its inflexibility in modifying any aspect of the Constitution.

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The process of passing a law in South Africa requires several steps, the first step starts with a ____________.

A.

Blue paper

B.

Green paper

C.

Bill

D.

White paper

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What is the primary function of the Films and Publications Act regarding access to information?

A.

The Act facilitates unrestricted access to all forms of information without any guidance or restrictions.

B.

The Act restricts access to information by imposing strict regulations on the creation and distribution of certain content.

C.

The Act provides consumer guidance to enhance understanding of the type of content being accessed without restricting access to information.

D.

The Act prohibits access to certain types of information deemed harmful to society.

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Identify the option that doesNOTform part of the four values of a society that have an impact on the development of a legal system.

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Economic value

B.

Emotional value

C.

Political value

D.

Social value

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Which of the following best describes the term "big data"?

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Data that is unpredictable in volume, generation speed, and complexity, requiring innovative storage and processing methods.

B.

Data that is voluminous, rapidly generated, and complex.

C.

Data that is small in volume, slow to generate, and simple in complexity.

D.

Data that is sparse, slow to generate, and easily processed using traditional methods and databases.

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The primary reasons for formulating copyright laws countrywide were to:

A.

To facilitate access to and use of copyrighted works by the public in certain circumstances.

B.

To encourage availability of works to the public.

C.

To reward creators for their original works.

D.

To restrict creators from claiming rewards for their original works.

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The Films and Publications Act aims to regulate the creation, production, possession, and distribution of certain publications and films through which of the following methods?

A.

Completely banning certain publications and films.

B.

Providing financial incentives to filmmakers and publishers.

C.

Encouraging unrestricted creation, production, possession, and distribution of publications and films.

D.

Classifying publications and films, imposing age restrictions, and providing consumer advice.

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What is the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

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To restrict the collection and processing of personal information in the European Union (EU) and in African countries.

B.

To process personal information without any guidelines or regulations.

C.

To collect personal information from individuals who live in the European Union (EU).

D.

To set guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Union (EU).

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Choose the correct definition of fair use in the context of copyright.

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Fair use is an exception granted by the Copyright Act that allows unlimited copying of someone's work.

B.

Fair use is an exception granted by the Copyright Act to make reasonable copies of someone's work.

C.

Fair use is an exception granted by the Copyright Act that prohibits any copying of someone's work.

D.

Fair use is an exception granted by the Copyright Act that allows making copies of someone's work for commercial purposes.

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The second Industrial Revolution saw theintroductionof electronics and information technology to automate production, marking a significant shift towards digital processes.

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What is the stance of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) regarding the accessibility of information through new technologies?

A.

IFLA believes that new technologies should restrict access to information.

B.

IFLA believes that new technologies should be used exclusively for commercial purposes.

C.

IFLA believes that new technologies should only benefit specific groups and not enhance accessibility for all.

D.

IFLA believes that the benefits of new technologies should be utilized to maximize the accessibility of information to all.

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AI being biased at input level consists of developers building their own biases into the parameters that they consider or the labels they define.

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What is the primary objective of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa?

A.

To disregard international standards and solely focus on regulating the processing of personal information by private bodies.

B.

To prioritize the protection of other rights and interests over the right to privacy when processing personal information.

C.

To enforce limitations on the protection of personal information, regardless of other rights and interests.

D.

To regulate the processing of personal information by public and private bodies in a manner that respects the right to privacy and aligns with international standards.

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Simply adhering to the law doesn't automatically equate to acting morally.

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The ____________ focused on the creation and use of electric power to support mass production and manufacturing.

A.

Second Industrial Revolution

B.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

C.

First Industrial Revolution

D.

Third Industrial Revolution

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According to the Berne Convention, what is the general and minimum period for copyright duration?

A.

The copyright lasts indefinitely, with no expiration date.

B.

The copyright lasts for the life of the author and fifty years after their death.

C.

The copyright lasts for fifty years after the creation of the work before being passed to the next of kin.

D.

The copyright lasts for the life of the author only.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of the South African Constitution?

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The Constitution is a flexible document that can be easily modified by the government.

B.

The Constitution is the highest authority in South Africa and supersedes other legislation.

C.

The Constitution consists of separate documents governing different aspects of government.

D.

The Constitution does not contain a preface or set objectives for governance.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the rate of progress in the current industrial revolution?

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The rate of progress is increasing at a steady, linear rate.

B.

The rate of progress is increasing at an exponential rate, causing disruptions in various sectors worldwide.

C.

The rate of progress is unpredictable and erratic, making it difficult to assess its impact on management and governance.

D.

The rate of progress is decreasing, leading to stagnation in business, governments, and countries.

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What is the primary role of PASA (Publishers Association of South Africa)?

A.

To represent the interests of publishers who are copyright owners in relevant cases.

B.

To advocate for the interests of authors in copyright-related matters.

C.

To serve as a regulatory body for the publishing industry in South Africa.

D.

To represent the interests of printers in the publishing industry.

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Information governance is an interdisciplinary concept that has to do with _______________.

A.

Policies that protect important records of information harvested from online databases.

B.

The sharing of big data among corporate organizations.

C.

The use and management of information within legal and ethical norms.

D.

Legislative framework that guides the use of private data.

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The most common goal of data mining is prediction of ________________.

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Behavior & decisions

B.

Behavior & preferences

C.

Patterns & trends

D.

Decisions & outcomes

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Legal guidelines do not always provide sufficient guidance for tackling complicated ethical issues in information technology.

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According to IFLA, what is the recommended approach for librarians and other information workers when offering services to the public?

A.

They should limit access to their collections and services to only those who can afford it.

B.

They should prioritize profit-making over providing access to their collections and services.

C.

They should charge high fees for access to their collections and services.

D.

They should make every endeavor to offer access to their collections and services free of cost to the user.

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During the First Industrial Revolution, ____________ were utilized to power mechanized production.

A.

Water and steam

B.

Electric power and water

C.

ICT's and steam

D.

Stream and electricity

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What happens to the copyright in a work of authorship or co-authorship?

A.

The copyright becomes the property of the author or co-authors who created the work.

B.

The copyright becomes the property of the first person to access the work.

C.

The copyright is owned by the government.

D.

The copyright is shared among all individuals who view the work.

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Choose the correct answer that best describes Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Utilizing technology to make tasks easier in the work environment.

B.

The process of replicating human behavior in non-human entities.

C.

Developing algorithms to enable machines to only learn from data and not make decisions.

D.

Creating machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.

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What is the significance of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)?

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PAIA only applies to government documents and does not impact access to information from private citizens.

B.

PAIA enhances freedom of information by ensuring access to documents published by both government and private citizens.

C.

PAIA is insignificant in promoting access to information and does not contribute to freedom of information.

D.

PAIA undermines the right to access information by imposing restrictions on information dissemination.

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Under what circumstances are information agencies allowed to make copies of copyrighted works?

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Information agencies are allowed to make copies of copyrighted works for preservation, security, or deposit in another library or archive for research use.

B.

Information agencies are allowed to make copies of copyrighted works only for commercial purposes.

C.

Information agencies are not allowed to make copies of copyrighted works under any circumstances.

D.

Information agencies are allowed to make copies of copyrighted works only with the explicit permission of the copyright owner.

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How does copyright infringement occur?

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Copyright infringement occurs only when the work is adapted without the permission of the copyright owner.

B.

Copyright infringement occurs only when the work is broadcasted without the permission of the copyright owner.

C.

Copyright infringement occurs when the work is reproduced, published, broadcasted, adapted, or performed without the permission of the copyright owner.

D.

Copyright infringement occurs only when the work is reproduced without the permission of the copyright owner.