10 Commandments for Computer Ethics

Question 1

Commandment no. 2

Answer 1

Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work.

Question 1

Commandment no. 1

Answer 1

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

Question 1

Commandment no. 3

Answer 1

Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s files.

Question 2

Commandment no. 4

Answer 2

Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

Question 3

Commandment no. 5

Answer 3

Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

Question 4

Commandment no. 6

Answer 4

Thou shalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid.

Question 4

Commandment no. 7

Answer 4

Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization.

Question 5

Commandment no. 8

Answer 5

Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output.

Question 6

Commandment no. 9

Answer 6

Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write.

Question 6

Commandment no. 10

Answer 6

Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.