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Worksheets3.1 Areas of Computer Ethics Pt.1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the five areas of computer ethics?
Information Systems
Green Computing
Codes of Conduct
Information Privacy
True or False: Always check the validity and reliability of any information you obtain from the Internet.
True
False
The end goal of green computing is for consumers to reduce the amount of _______________ and ______________ while using a computer.
hackers and phishers
electricity and viruses
environmental waste and spam
electricity and environmental waste
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"
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Which of the following is NOT one of the six areas of computer ethics?
Information Systems
Green Computing
Codes of Conduct
Information Privacy
