Technology Ethics

When is it acceptable to use the anonymity of the internet to take advantage of someone else?

• In some cases

• Never

• Always

• If they take advantage of you first.

Which of the following IS acceptable when using technology?

• Snooping around in other people's files

• Lying about who you are online

• Doing the computer work assigned in class

• Distracting others who are using technology around you

Is it acceptable to use a computer to steal money or other goods?

• No

• Yes

Which should NOT be used?

• Copies of our own original documents

• A CD your friend burned for you

• Software you have paid for

It is NEVER acceptable to...

• Take credit for your own work.

• Receive credit for others using your original work.

• Take credit for other people's work.

Before writing a program, one should...

• Tell all their friends about it.

• Consider the social consequences.

• Think about a color scheme.

• Have a snack.

Computers should always be used with what aim in mind?

• Only personal gain.

• Consideration and respect for others.

• How much memory the computer has.

If you use a computer resource that belongs to someone else, what needs to be done?

• Give proper credit/ compensation to the owner.

• Nothing.

• Take credit for the other person's work.

When is it acceptable to lie about who you are on the internet?

• When you feel like it.

• Never.

• To get on a site you are not old enough to use.

When is it acceptable to use the internet to harm others?

• When they deserve it.

• Never.

• When they use the internet to harm you.

• When everyone else is doing it.