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Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
Computer ethics is:
The act of damaging computer software deliberately.
The rules governing the use of technology.
Using computers without permission
When using computers you should:
Avoid harming others.
Protect yourself.
Harm others
Avoid breaking the law.
break the law.
What does Green Computing mean?
economically responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and their resources.
environmentally responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and their resources.
environmentally responsible and user-friendly use of computers and their resources.
business responsible and user-friendly use of computers and their resources.
Choose few diagrams that best describe "Green Computing"
What should be the first step taken by a user when s/he receives information from the Internet?
Provide proper citations for the original author(s)
Evaluate the value of the web page
Share the information with others
Rely on its content without hesitation
Which is true about information accuracy?
Do not assume that the information provided on the web page is correct.
User relies on the web page to get instant information.
Assume the news on the social media is posted by a valid party.
Use other's computer resources without authorisation.
Green computing is one of the areas of computer ethics that involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computer. What are the reasons to go green?
I. to reduce electricity consumption.
II. to change the we work into being eco-friendly.
III. to recycle computer parts and components.
IV. to stop destroying environment or creating global warming.
only I
II and IV
I and IV
II and III
What are the suggestions for green computing?
I. install personal firewall.
II. do not leave the laptop running overnight.
III. use video conference and VoIP for meeting.
IV. use LCD monitors instead of CRT monitors.
I, II and III
II, III and IV
I, II and IV
I, III and IV
Sabrina sent a video to her friend; Harvey. However, he uses the video to spread false rumours about Sabrina by posted it online.
Based on the above situation, what is the code of conduct that Harvey has violated?
User may not interfere with others' computers
User may not used computers to harm other people.
User may not use the computers to bear false witness.
User may not use others' resources without authorization.
The following statement is the correct codes of conduct except
computers may not be used to harm others.
computers may not be used to steal.
employees may use the software given by employers for personal benefit.
employees shall consider the social impact of programs and systems they design
What is the definition of information accuracy?
An accuracy tool that user uses to get information.
A measure of the reliability of information held within an IT system.
A measure of the reliability of guidelines held within an information technology system.
Which is the correct scenario to describe information accuracy?
Carol fills in only necessary information on a registration form.
Ben clears her history file when she finished browsing.
George checks whether the web page is trustworthy or not.
Ali uses his friend's computer without his permission.
Which of the following area of computer ethics involved in the situation above?
Codes of conduct
Information privacy
Information theft
Hardware theft.
I. Employees shall consider the social impact of programs and systems they design.
II. Employees may not copy or use software illegally.
III. Employees clear their history file when finished browsing
IV. Employees fill in necessary information on registration form
Which of the activities above considered as codes of conduct?
I only
I and II
I and III
III and IV
Based on the scenario below, state whether it is TRUE or FALSE.
Constantly shutting down and restarting the computer during the day would consume more energy than just leaving it running.
TRUE
FALSE
Based on the scenario below, state whether it is TRUE or FALSE.
Green computing equipment is too expensive that small business cannot afford them.
TRUE
FALSE
Codes of conduct is ........
A written guideline that helps to determine whether a specific computer action is ethical.
A written guideline that helps to determine whether a specific computer action is unethical.
A written guideline that helps to determine whether a specific computer action.
A written guideline that helps to determine whether a specific computer action is ethical or unethical.
How does green computing impacted the world?
Greenhouse effect increases.
The earth is preserved.
The emission of carbon dioxide is minimised.
Wastage of energy increases.
Green computing involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computer. Which of the following are the practices of green computing?
I. leave the computer running overnight.
II. telecommute.
III. throw away toner cartridge
IV. use Skype for meetings.
I and II
II and III
II and IV
III and IV
