Midterm Group Quiz (Round 3)

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What does computer ethics primarily regulate?

• The production of computer hardware

• The design of computer software

• The usage of computers

• The distribution of digital media

Answer explanation

[Slide 33] Computer ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the usage of computers. One of the common issues of computer ethics is the violation of copyright issues.

How much bandwidth does your ISP need to transfer the "IT Era" data in 2 cycles?

• 8 bits

• 8 bytes

• 16 bytes

• 24 bits

Answer explanation

Each character, including the space, occupies 8 bits, or 1 byte (slide 16). There are 6 characters from the "IT Era". Thus, the needed bandwidth size is 24 bits (or 3 bytes) to transfer the whole data in 2 cycles.

Which of the following evolutions of the World Wide Web is also called the web of context immersion?

• Web 1.0

• Web 2.0

• Web 3.0

• Web 4.0

Answer explanation

[Slide 30] Web 3.0 is the web of context immersion.

What was the name of the first web browser, developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990?

• Chrome

• WorldWideWeb

• Edge

• web

Answer explanation

[Slide 27] It was mentioned during the discussion that the first web browser Tim Berners-Lee created is called the WorldWideWeb. (Tim Berners-Lee: WorldWideWeb, the first Web client (w3.org)

What is one of the key ethical dilemmas posed by technological advancements, particularly concerning businesses?

• Environmental sustainability

• Employee productivity

• Privacy and personal information usage

• Advertising effectiveness

Answer explanation

[Slide 35] One of the primary ethical dilemmas in our technologically empowered age revolves around how businesses use personal information.

What ethical concern is frequently associated with autonomous technology?

• Increased efficiency and productivity

• Reduced environmental impact

• Dependency on technology without complete understanding or oversight

• Enhanced innovation and creativity

Answer explanation

[Slide 36] Autonomous technology packs a punch when it comes to business potential, but there is significant concern that comes with allowing programmed technology to operate seemingly without needed oversight.

•It’s a frequently mentioned ethical concern that we trust our technology too much without fully understanding it.

Which of the following actions violates ethical principles?

• Sharing personal opinions online

• Purchasing licensed software

• Duplicating copyrighted content without the author's approval

• Updating antivirus software regularly

Answer explanation

[Slide 33] Duplicating copyrighted content without the author’s approval and accessing personal information of others are some of the examples that violate ethical principles.

Which of the following is an example of misinformation facilitated by deepfake technology?

• A documentary featuring real-life interviews with experts

• A news article reporting verified information from multiple sources

• A video showing a political figure making a speech that they never actually delivered

• A blog post offering personal opinions and experiences

Answer explanation

[Slide 35] Similarly, we used to believe that video told a story that was undeniably rooted in truth. But deepfake technology now allows such a sophisticated manipulation of digital imagery that people appear to be saying and doing things that never happened.

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