What are some examples of areas covered by artificial intelligence (AI)?

Climate change predictions and medical procedures

Which organization focuses on raising awareness of ethical issues among professionals in the electronics industry?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

What distinguishes commercial software from free software?

Commercial software has strong copyright rule, free software has fewer rule

What is computer ethics?

A set of principles that guide behavior based on philosophical views.

What is the purpose of the British Computer Society (BCS) Code of Conduct?

To establish professional standards in the IT industry

Shareware entitles a user to:

Use software for free for a limited period

What tasks could be performed by artificial intelligence (AI)?

Tasks involving decision-making and problem-solving

Why might an organization choose for commercial software according to the functionality condition?

The software is ready to use and has the needed features

What is the primary purpose of a software license?

To define the terms of use and distribution.

Which of the following is true regarding the source code of software obtained through shareware or freeware licensing?

The source code is not provided.

What does “ownership” refer to in the context of computer science?

The legal rights to a software program.

Which of the following can guide a computing professional's ethical behavior?

Joining a professional ethical body such as the BCS and IEEE.

The ACM/IEEE Software Engineering Code of Ethics aims to:

Provide professional standards for software developers

What does the term "plagiarism" refer to in the context of the textbook?

Claiming another person's work as one's own

Which of the following actions violates software ownership rights?

Sharing a licensed software key with a friend.

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

A computer’s ability to do tasks that require human intelligence.

What is the primary difference between "morality" and "ethics" as described in the text?

Morality is about personal choices, ethics is about professional behavior.

A code of conduct for computers is:

A set of rules defining what can and cannot be done with computers

What is one potential impact of the introduction of autonomous vehicles?

Unemployment among drivers due to automation

Which of the following best defines "unethical behavior" according to the textbook?

Violating a code of conduct, regardless of legality

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1
What are some examples of areas covered by artificial intelligence (AI)?
Literature and artistic creation
Social media management and website development
Agricultural techniques and urban planning
Climate change predictions and medical procedures
2
Which organization focuses on raising awareness of ethical issues among professionals in the electronics industry?
The British Computer Society (BCS)
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
3
According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT considered a factor in computer ethics?
Intellectual property rights
Effects of computers on society
Job satisfaction
Privacy issues
4
Which ethical principle emphasizes honesty and transparency in software development?
Integrity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Availability
5
What distinguishes commercial software from free software?
Commercial software is free; free software need pay
Commercial software is for one user; free software can be used by many
Commercial software has strong copyright rule, free software has fewer rule
Commercial software is for teamwork; free software is for one user
6
What is computer ethics?
None of the above.
A set of principles that guide behavior based on philosophical views.
A set of guidelines for computer manufacturers.
A set of laws regulate how computing professionals should make decisions.
7
What is the purpose of the British Computer Society (BCS) Code of Conduct?
To establish professional standards in the IT industry
To promote ethical behavior in software development
To regulate internet usage
To monitor global IT practices
8
A student locates a story, recopies it in their own writing, and submits it to the teacher as their own work.
Ethical
Unethical
9
Shareware entitles a user to:
Use software for free for a limited period
Use source software for free
None of the above.
Freely modify the software
10
What is the term for unauthorized copying or distribution of software?
Decompilation
Encryption
Piracy
Plagiarism
11
What tasks could be performed by artificial intelligence (AI)?
Tasks that do not require intelligence
Complex manual tasks only
Tasks involving decision-making and problem-solving
Tasks that are impossible for humans to perform
12
Why might an organization choose for commercial software according to the functionality condition?
The software is ready to use and has the needed features
The software is too complex to use
The software is not available for immediate use
The software is only available through a subscription model
13
What is the primary purpose of a software license?
To prevent software bugs.
To define the terms of use and distribution.
To ensure compatibility with hardware.
To restrict access to the software.
14
Copyright aims to:
Protect intellectual property
Encourage the distribution of open source software
None of the above.
Encourage the distribution of commercial software
15
Which of the following is true regarding the source code of software obtained through shareware or freeware licensing?
The source code is provided only for freeware.
The source code is not provided.
The source code is provided only for shareware
The source code is always provided.
16
What does “ownership” refer to in the context of computer science?
The physical possession of a computer
The legal rights to a software program.
The responsibility of maintaining a network
The ethical use of data
17
Which of the following can guide a computing professional's ethical behavior?
Ignoring ethical considerations altogether.
None of the above.
Joining a professional ethical body such as the BCS and IEEE.
Following personal beliefs without regard to codes of conduct.
18
The ACM/IEEE Software Engineering Code of Ethics aims to:
Provide professional standards for software developers
Restrict the use of shareware
Encourage the free use of software
None of the above.
19
What does the term "plagiarism" refer to in the context of the textbook?
Claiming another person's work as one's own
Circumventing copyright laws
Illegally accessing personal data
Copying software without permission
20
Which of the following is an ethical concern related to software development?
Choosing an efficient sorting algorithm.
Optimizing database queries.
Properly documenting code.
Ensuring user privacy.
21
Which of the following actions violates software ownership rights?
Modifying open-source software for personal projects.
Creating a backup copy for personal use.
Purchasing software legally for business use.
Sharing a licensed software key with a friend.
22
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
The ability of a computer to perform physical tasks only.
The ability of a computer to perform simple tasks only.
A computer’s ability to do tasks that require human intelligence.
None of the above.
23
Which of the following is an example of intellectual property (Copyright)?
Inventions
Artwork
Ideas
All of the above
24
What is the primary difference between "morality" and "ethics" as described in the text?
Morality is about personal choices, ethics is about professional behavior.
Morality is culturally dependent, while ethics is legally defined
Morality concerns legality, while ethics concerns personal beliefs
Morality deals with right and wrong, ethics deals with social rules.
25
A code of conduct for computers is:
A set of rules defining how software may be distributed
None of the above.
A law restricting the circumstances in which a computer may be used
A set of rules defining what can and cannot be done with computers
26
What is one potential impact of the introduction of autonomous vehicles?
Unemployment among drivers due to automation
Improved safety on roads due to human oversight
Decreased reliance on public transportation systems
Increased employment opportunities in the transportation sector
27
A cyber attack that redirects users to a fake website is known as:
Pharming
Phishing
TikToking
Spoofing
28
Which of the following is an example of a creation that can be copyrighted?
A simple list of ingredients
A recipe
A fact
A YouTube video
29
Which of the following best defines "unethical behavior" according to the textbook?
Acting against societal norms, even if it's legal
Violating a code of conduct, regardless of legality
Disregarding professional standards in favor of personal gain
Breaking the law without regard for personal beliefs
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What is the primary concern regarding the impact of computers on society?
Software piracy
Loss of personal data
Job losses
Privacy breaches

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