Digital Technology Ethics Quiz

What are ethics in the context of digital technology according to the learning material?

• Guidelines for proper functioning of devices

• Moral principles or rules governing a person's attitudes and behavior

• Laws and regulations specific to the internet

• Standards for data encryption and security

Which of the following is an example of an environmental impact of computing?

• The digital divide

• Waste production from electronic devices

• Copyright laws

• Data security measures

What does the 1988 Copyright Law relate to?

• The rights to control how personal data is used

• The rights to control how work is used and distributed in digital media

• The rights to access data without permission

• The rights to use open-source software

What is the purpose of the Creative Commons Licence?

• To ensure data is stored in a secure manner

• To control how personal information is used by organizations

• To give the creator permission for others to use the work under certain conditions

• To make software more stable and provide technical support

Which of the following is considered a stakeholder in the context of digital technology?

• Only individuals who use technology

• Only groups opposing technology

• Only manufacturers of digital devices

• Individuals, groups, manufacturers, or business owners impacted by the actions of an organization

What is the 'digital divide'?

• The difference in internet speeds across the globe

• The division between people who can use technology comfortably and those who cannot

• The gap between different types of digital devices

• The divide between open-source and proprietary software

Which of the following is an example of open-source software?

• Windows

• Linux

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Creative Commons Licence

What is a key advantage of proprietary software over open-source software?

• It is free to download and modify

• It is automatically copyrighted

• It is more stable and thoroughly tested

• It allows anyone to access the source code