MCC - CIS105
Software Piracy Questions - EXTRA CREDIT - 20 points

  • Research the questions listed below before answering them.
  • Answers must be in essay format, 1 to 2 paragraphs in length with complete sentences.
  • Restate the question in your answer.
  • Use the Spell Checker to correct all errors.
  • Cite the websites used at the end of each summary.
  • It is required that you put thought and effort into your responses to ensure that they are of quality.
  • Save your answers in a Word document named software_piracy.docx
    • 1. Define software piracy and explain at least 3 of the common types of piracy?
        Use Software and Information Industry Association's (www.siia.net) website to obtain a complete definition and some common types.
        Do NOT copy-and-paste their definition, however you can re-state their definition in your own words.
        Include the URL of the page used as a resource at the end of your summary.

    		 10 pts

    2. Find an article on a company who's audit (raid) was led by Business Software Alliance.
        Enter "Watchdog" (one word) in the search field at Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) and click Search.
        Report who was audited, when it occurred, what were the violations found, and the penalties if any.
        Include the URL of the page used as a resource at the end of your summary.

    		 10 pts

    Total Points Possible:
    20 pts
    Submitting Your Assignment:
    • Upload software_piracy.docx to WebCT (do not send through email).
    • Submit the assignment after uploading the file.
      See Submitting Assignments Online for instructions.

    Revised: 12/15/2008 - www.mc.maricopa.edu/~marquez/cis105/project_software_piracy.html