Which of the following is NOT defined in the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) Ethics and the Internet (RFC
1087) as unacceptable and unethical activity?

A.
uses a computer to steal

B.
destroys the integrity of computer-based information

C.
wastes resources such as people, capacity and computers through such actions

D.
involves negligence in the conduct of Internet-wide experiments

Explanation:
Stealing using a computer is not addressed in RFC 1087.
Note: The IAB, through RFC 1087, considers the following acts as unethical and unacceptable behavior:
Purposely seeking to gain unauthorized access to Internet resources
Disrupting the intended use of the Internet
Wasting resources (people, capacity, and computers) through purposeful actions
Destroying the integrity of computer-based information
Compromising the privacy of others
Conducting Internet-wide experiments in a negligent manner
Incorrect Answers:
B: Destroying the integrity of computer-based information is included in RFC 1087.
C: Wasting resources (people, capacity, and computers) through purposeful actions is included in RFC 1087.
D: Conducting Internet-wide experiments in a negligent manner is addressed in RFC 1087.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 1063