Issues Flashcards
What is open source software and what 3 things can they do on it
Source code used to create the project is made publicly available.
view, modify and distribute
Pros of open source software
(3 marks)
Usually free
Can be adapted by users to benefit their needs
Very reliable and secure
Cons of open source software
(3 marks)
No warranties if something goes wrong
No customer support
Small projects may not get regular updates
What is proprietary software and what 3 things are illegal
Source code used to create the project is not available to people outside the organisation
Modifying, copying and redistribution
Pros of Proprietary software ( 3 marks)
Comes with warranties, documentation and customer support
Well tested and reliable - fixes/updates regular
Cheaper for companies
Cons of Proprietary Software ( 3 marks)
Can be expensive
Software may not exactly fit a user’s needs
Software companies may not maintain older software after warranties expire
Causes of digital divide (3 marks)
Some people don’t have enough money to buy new expensive devices
Urban areas are likely to have greater network coverage than rural areas
Lack of knowledge on how to use internet and technology
Cons of censorship (3 marks)
Some governments censor political websites which oppose their own government.
Some governments censor communications to other countries.
These are generally considered negative consequences of censorship because they limit people’s freedom.
Pro of censorship (1 mark)
Some countries use censorship to keep people safe online, or to block illegal content.
Evaluate the statement ‘open source software is more secure than proprietary software’
(6 marks)
For:
Very large team assessing code
Anyone can fix bugs
Anyone can spot vulnerabilities
Against:
Anyone can introduce bugs
May not be dedicated security team
Nobody checking for vulnerabilities
What are the 6 principles of the Data Protection Act ( 6 marks fr.)
Data must only be used in a fair, lawful and transparent way
Data should be kept safe and secure
Data should not be kept longer than neccassary
Data must only be used for the specified purpose
Data should be adequate, relevant and not excessive
Data must be kept accurate and up to date
Computer Misuse Act 3 offences:
Gaining unauthorised access to a private network or device
Gaining unauthorised access to a network or device in order to commit a crime
Unauthorised modification of computer material
Under the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act what is it illegal to do (4 marks)
Make copies of copyrighted material.
Share copyrighted material.
Use unlicensed software.
Plagiarise someone’s creative work
