Social Implications - Computer Hardware and Software

What are some privacy concerns associated with computer hardware?

• Data breaches, unauthorized access, surveillance

• Software updates and patches

• Hardware compatibility issues

• Physical damage to the hardware

Discuss the ethical implications of software development.

• Cost and profitability

• Customer satisfaction

• Ethical implications of software development include privacy, security, and social equality concerns.

• Environmental impact

Explain the environmental impact of hardware production.

• Lower energy consumption

• Increased biodiversity

• Resource depletion, energy consumption, pollution, and electronic waste

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

How does social inequality affect access to computer technology?

• Access to computer technology is equal for everyone regardless of social inequality

• Social inequality has no impact on access to computer technology

• Social inequality can limit access to computer technology due to factors such as income disparities, lack of education, and geographic location.

• Social inequality only affects access to computer technology for certain age groups

What are the legal issues related to software piracy?

• Software companies encourage piracy

• Free access to all software

• No consequences for using pirated software

• Copyright infringement, intellectual property theft, and potential legal action by software companies.

What health and safety concerns are associated with computer hardware?

• Excessive noise and distractions

• Ergonomic issues, electrical hazards, and exposure to harmful materials

• Software compatibility issues

• Overheating and fire hazards

Explain the aims of copyleft, creative commons, and GNU/GPL Free and Open source licenses in sharing software source code.

• To promote sharing and distribution of software source code while ensuring it remains open and accessible for modification and improvement.

• To limit the distribution of software source code to a select group of individuals

• To restrict access to software source code and prevent any modifications

• To encourage hoarding of software source code and discourage sharing and collaboration

Discuss the ways of breaking the copyright law with the illegal copying of software.

• Making unauthorized copies of software

• Asking for permission before copying software

• Purchasing software legally

• Using open source software

How does software piracy contribute to social inequality?

• Software developers are not affected by software piracy

• Software piracy actually helps reduce economic disparities

• Software piracy has no impact on social inequality

• Software piracy deprives software developers of their rightful income, leading to economic disparities and social inequality.

What are the potential consequences of unethical software development on society?

• Decreased productivity, better user experience, and increased trust

• Fair treatment of individuals, improved performance, and enhanced user satisfaction

• Increased efficiency, improved security, and enhanced privacy

• Potential consequences include security breaches, privacy violations, and unfair treatment of individuals or groups.