Code of Ethics and Conduct Flashcards
What is the ACM?
The Association for Computing Machinery — an international organization advancing computing as a science and profession.
What is the IEEE?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers — a global organization focused on innovation in electrical, electronics, and computing engineering.
What is a code of ethics in computing?
A set of guidelines that govern professional behavior, ensuring technology is developed and used responsibly and ethically.
What does the IEEE Code of Ethics promote?
Integrity, responsibility, and the advancement of technology to benefit humanity.
What does the ACM Code of Ethics emphasize?
Honesty, respect, fairness, and commitment to the public good.
What does “professionalism” mean in computing?
Demonstrating competence, responsibility, and ethical behavior in all professional activities.
Why is the public interest important in computing ethics?
Because technology should be developed with consideration for public safety, privacy, and well-being
What role does security play in computing ethics?
Ensuring systems and data are protected from unauthorized access, damage, or misuse.
Why is privacy a core ethical concern in computing?
Because individuals’ data must be respected and protected during collection, use, and storage.
What is the GNU General Public License (GPL)?
A free software license that allows users to run, modify, and share software, with a copyleft requirement.
What is a Creative Commons (CC) license?
A license that allows creators to give permission for others to use, share, and sometimes modify their work.
What is the MIT License?
A simple and permissive free software license originating from MIT, allowing reuse with minimal restrictions.
What does “public domain” mean?
Works that are not protected by copyright and are free for anyone to use.
What is copyright?
A legal right protecting creators from unauthorized use or distribution of their original works.
What is fair use?
A doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like education, commentary, or parody.
What is intellectual property?
Creations of the mind like inventions, artwork, symbols, and names that can be legally owned.
What is a patent?
A legal right giving inventors exclusive control over their inventions for a limited time.
What is a trademark?
A legally registered symbol, word, or phrase identifying a company or product.
What is malware?
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems, such as viruses, worms, and ransomware.
What is cybercrime?
Criminal activity carried out using computers or the internet, like hacking or identity theft.
What is cyberbullying?
Harassment or intimidation conducted through digital platforms like social media or messaging.
What is piracy in computing?
The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted material.
What is file sharing?
Distributing or accessing digital files over the internet or a network.
What are peer-to-peer (P2P) networks?
Decentralized networks where each participant can share resources directly without a central server.
