Ethics

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

social guidelines based on moral values (right and wrong)
professional bodies often have guidelines
e.g. British Computer Society.

Question 2

Law

Answer 2

rules and regulations that govern the whole of society

e.g. The Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Question 3

Computer ethics

Answer 3

Set of principles to regulate the use of computers

Question 4

Importance of computer ethics

Answer 4

The use of computers needs to be governed.
Provides rules for using computers.
Helps keep users safe when using computers.
Helps stop the misuse of computers.
Helps stop intellectual property theft.
Helps prevent the misuse of personal information.

Question 5

copyright

Answer 5

Copyright law protects the owner from having work illegally copied. It is a criminal offence (unlike plagiarism)

Question 6

traditional software license

Answer 6

Pay the author to use their software on a specified number of computers
Does not give you any ownership of the software.
Cannot modify and redistribute it to others.

Question 7

Free Software License

Answer 7

The software might cost money.
You can modify the source code and redistribute it.
The software will be fully functional.
License will not expire.

Question 8

Freeware License

Answer 8

There is no charge.
You cannot modify the source code
You can sometimes redistribute it (developer retains copyright).
If you can redistribute it you cannot resell it.
The software will usually be fully functional.
License will not expire.

Question 9

Shareware License

Answer 9

Usually free initially (charge may come later).
You cannot modify the source code and redistribute it (developer retains copyright).
Some features may be disabled.
Usually only works for a trial period - e.g. 30 days.

Question 10

Hacking

Answer 10

Illegal access to a computer system without the owner’s consent or knowledge.

Question 11

Cracking

Answer 11

The act of illegally changing the source code of a program so that it can be exploited for another use

Question 12

hacker

Answer 12

A person who tries to gain illegal access to a computer or a network

Question 13

cracker

Answer 13

Someone who edits program source code usually for a malicious purpos

Question 14

Computer misuse act

Answer 14

offences:

1. unauthorised access to computer material
2. unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offense
3. unauthorised modification of computer material