Week 3 Flashcards
Topic #4: Computer Ethics
Are a set of moral standards that govern
the use of computers. It is society’s views about
the use of computers, both hardware and
software?
COMPUTER ETHICS
Privacy concerns,
intellectual property
rights and effects on
society are some of the
common issues of
________ ______?
COMPUTER ETHICS
Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
- Thou shall not use a computer to harm other
people. - Thou shall not interfere with other people’s
computer work. - Thou shall not snoop around in other people’s
files. - Thou shall not use a computer to steal.
- Thou shall not use a computer to bear false
witness. - Thou shall not copy or use proprietary software
for which you have not paid. - Thou shall not use other people’s computer
resources without authorization or proper
compensation. - Thou shall not appropriate other people’s
intellectual output. - Thou shall not think about the social
consequences of the program you write and or
the system you design. - Thou shall use a computer use a computer in
ways that show consideration and respect for
your fellow humans.
Issues in Computer Ethics
- Privacy
- Accuracy
- Property
- Access
It is responsibility to protect data about
individuals.
Privacy
It is responsibility of data collectors to
authenticate information and ensure its ________.
Accuracy
Who owns information and software and how can they be sold and exchanged?
Property
It is responsibility of data collectors to control
access and determine what information a person has
the right to obtain about others and how the
information can be used.
Access
Is a method that involves the collection of
information from the internet. the practice of
using Internet information, especially free information on the World Wide Web, or Internet-
based resources (like Internet discussion forum) in research?
ONLINE RESEARCH
What are the 4 tips in conducting online research:
- Have a question in mind
- Narrow it down
- Advanced Search
- Look for a credible source
Proper Way to do Online Research
- Have a question in mind
- Narrow it down
- Advanced Search
- Look for a credible source
- Give credit
Focus on a question you want answered?
Have a question in mind
Search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo use
several filters to determine the most appropriate result for
you?
Narrow it down
The best way to filter information you get from
search engines is by using the _________ search. This allow
you to filter out information you do not need?
Advanced Search
Finds web pages that contains all the terms that are preceded by the symbol; allows you to include terms that are usually ignored.
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