UNIT 2: IT Profession, Code of Ethics, and the Issues

Question 1

Positive Impacts:

Answer 1

Global Connectivity
Access to Information
Empowerment of Social Movements

Question 2

Positive Impacts:

______: Technology connects people worldwide, facilitating international business, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Answer 2

Global Connectivity

Question 3

Positive Impacts:

Example: Platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams facilitate remote work and global meetings.

Answer 3

Global Connectivity

Question 4

Positive Impacts:

______: The internet provides access to educational resources, news, and diverse cultural content, fostering a more informed society.

Answer 4

Access to Information

Question 5

Positive Impacts:

Example: MOOCs like Coursera and Khan Academy provide learning opportunities to a global audience.

Answer 5

Access to Information

Question 6

Positive Impacts:

______: Social media platforms enable rapid organization and awareness for social causes.
Social media amplifies voices and mobilizes support for social and political causes.

Answer 6

Empowerment of Social Movements

Question 7

Negative Impacts:

Answer 7

Digital Divide
Social Isolation
Cultural Homogenization

Question 8

Negative Impacts:

______: Disparities in technology access between different regions or socioeconomic groups hinder educational and economic opportunities.

Answer 8

Digital Divide

Question 9

Negative Impacts:

Example: Rural areas often have less access to high-speed internet compared to urban centers.

Answer 9

Digital Divide

Question 10

Negative Impacts:

______: Increased screen time is associated
with reduced social interactions and mental health
issues.

Answer 10

Social Isolation

Question 11

Negative Impacts:

Example: Studies have linked excessive social media use to increased feelings of loneliness and depression.

Answer 11

Social Isolation

Question 12

Negative Impacts:

______: Global media often promotes dominant cultures, potentially overshadowing local traditions and languages.

Answer 12

Cultural Homogenization

Question 13

Negative Impacts:

Example: Western media and entertainment can diminish the visibility of local cultural practices.

Answer 13

Cultural Homogenization

Question 14

ACM stands for ______

Answer 14

Association for Computing Machinery

Question 15

______ expresses the conscience of the computing profession, and it affirms an obligation of computing professionals both individually and collectively to use their skills for the benefit of society.

Answer 15

ACM Code of Ethics

Question 16

Principles Overview of ACM:
• ______: Act in the public interest and aim to enhance the well-being of society.
• ______: Ensure trustworthiness and honesty in dealings with clients and employers.’
• ______: Maintain a high level of competence and integrity in professional work.
• ______: Foster a professional and supportive environment among peers.
• ______: Encourage ethical practices and responsible behavior within
management roles.

Answer 16

Public
Client and Employer
Professional
Colleagues
Management

Question 17

IEEE stands for ______

Answer 17

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Question 18

The ______ establishes principles for professional conduct for software engineers. The code is intended to provide guidance to software engineers on their ethical responsibilities.

Answer 18

IEEE Code of Ethics

Question 19

Key Elements of IEEE:
• ______: Avoid conflicts of interest and maintain transparency.
• ______: Perform only in areas of expertise and strive for continuous improvement.
• ______: Safeguard confidential information and avoid unauthorized disclosures.
• ______: Treat all individuals fairly and without bias

Answer 19

Integrity and Honesty
Professional Competence
Respect for Confidentiality
Fairness and Impartiality

Question 20

Known as ______ - that is the etiquette of cyberspace and “etiquette” means the forms of required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be required in social or official life.

Answer 20

Network Etiquette

Question 21

In other words, ______ is a set of rules for behaving properly online.

Answer 21

netiquette

Question 22

______, or ______, is concerned with the “proper” way to communicate in an online environment.

Answer 22

Netiquette, network etiquette

Question 23

NETIQUETTE:

Answer 23

• Remember the GOLDEN RULE
• AVOID SLANG, ACRONYMS, AND TEXT TALK
• AVOID “SCREAMING” IN TYPED MESSAGES
• PROOFREAD YOUR MESSAGES BEFORE
  SENDING THEM
• EXERCISE GOOD JUDGMENT WHEN SHARING
  INFORMATION WITH OTHERS ONLINE
• RESPECT DIVERSITY IN VIEWPOINTS

Question 24

GOLDEN RULE:

Answer 24

“MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION”

Question 25

If the material you share with others online came from another source, make every effort to gain permission from the original author or copyright holder. Copying someone else’s work and passing it off as your own is ______. It damages your reputation and could subject you to serious academic and legal
consequences.

Answer 25

plagiarism

Question 26

10 Commandments of Computer Ethics:

Answer 26

Rule 1: Remember the Human
Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life
Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace
Rule 4: Respect other people’s time and bandwidth
Rule 5: Make yourself look good online writing
Rule 6: Share expert knowledge
Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control
Rule 8: Respect other people’s privacy
Rule 9: Don’t abuse your power
Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes

Question 27

Negative Practices in Social Media:

Answer 27

CYBERBULLYING
PRIVACY VIOLATIONS
SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION

Question 28

______
- The use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages all count. So does posting personal information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else.

Answer 28

CYBERBULLYING

Question 29

______ occur when someone’s personal information is accessed, used, or shared without their permission. This can include hacking, identity theft, surveillance, or leaking sensitive data.

Answer 29

Privacy Violations

Question 30

______ is false or inaccurate information spread, regardless of intent to deceive.

Answer 30

Misinformation

Question 31

When misinformation spreads widely, it is called the ______.

Answer 31

spread of misinformation