Ethics & Laws
These are defined as computer-related morals, principles, and values.
Computer Ethics
This type of software covertly gathers user information through an internet connection without their knowledge.
Spyware
Stanley continuously sends messages that cover Melanie's screen with text whenever she logs in. Which rule is Stanley violating?
Do not interfere with other people's computer work
Misusing computer equipment with specific intent to damage it is known as this.
Computer Abuse
This term describes when a person does not have the legal rights to copy someone else's work.
Copyright
This term describes software designed to generate advertisements that installs itself when downloading other programs.
Adware
Trish sits down at Jules' logged-in computer and sends inflammatory emails to students. Which rule does this violate?
Do not use other people's computer resources without authorization
Opening Schoology using someone else's login information is an example of this unethical behavior.
Computer Database
Using a source without giving credit to the original author is known as this.
Plagiarism
This type of malicious software hides directly inside another software program.
Trojan-horse software
Marla pokes around in another student's directories simply because the system allows it. Which rule is she breaking?
Do not snoop around in other people's computer files
True or False: Courts have ruled that email sent at work is the legal property of the employer and can be monitored.
True
Under the Fair Use Doctrine, this is the maximum percentage of someone's work a student can use as long as they cite their sources.
10%
These files are stored on a user's computer to save information and track website visits.
Cookies
Tina's personal emails are being diverted and sent out to her entire class. True or False: This is a violation of the computer ethics rules.
True
Each email you send results in this exact number of copies being stored across different computers.
4
Netiquette
This form of cyber attack involves fraudulent misrepresentation of identity.
Spoofing
Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 Computer Ethic Rules: "Do not use a computer to play games" OR "Do not snoop around in other people's computer files"?
Do not use a computer to play games
Doing this with your passwords is NOT considered a safe security precaution.
Using the same password for all your accounts.