GEC Netiquette and Computer Ethics Quiz

Which of the following best defines netiquette?

• The study of how computers process information

• The proper way to behave online

• A set of rules for writing emails

• The study of artificial intelligence

According to the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics, what is considered unethical?

• Respecting people’s privacy

• Copying software without paying for it

• Sharing useful software freely

• Using computers for education

Which of the following is an example of the "It's not mine" fallacy?

• Thinking it’s okay to download movies illegally

• Believing online privacy is impossible

• Assuming a password is safe if it’s hidden

• Claiming technology has no ethical concerns

What does the "Harm is invisible" fallacy imply?

• Online actions have no real-world effects

• Spreading false information online has no impact

• Ethics only apply to face-to-face interactions

• Both a and b

A student copies an entire article from the internet and submits it as their own work. Which computer ethics principle is being violated?

• Thou shalt not steal

• Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output

• Thou shalt not bear false witness

• Thou shalt not interfere with computer work

A company installs tracking software on employee computers without informing them. Which commandment of computer ethics does this violate?

• Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files

• Thou shalt not steal

• Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work

• Thou shalt not copy software

Juan posts a false rumor about his classmate online. Which commandment is he breaking?

• Thou shalt not use a computer to steal

• Thou shalt not bear false witness

• Thou shalt not use a computer to harm others

• Thou shalt not copy software

How does the fallacy "Technology is neutral" lead to unethical decisions?

• It makes people believe technology cannot be used for harm

• It encourages the idea that humans have no control over technology

• It assumes that any negative impact of technology is not the user’s responsibility

• All of the above

Which of the following BEST illustrates the "Law-abiding citizen" fallacy?

• Thinking an action is ethical just because it is legal

• Believing that online privacy is impossible

• Assuming a password is safe because it is hidden

• Downloading a movie illegally because "everyone is doing it"

A social media company creates an algorithm that promotes controversial content to increase engagement, even if it spreads misinformation. Which ethical principle is being ignored?

• Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure respect for others

• Thou shalt not steal

• Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work

• Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness