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WorksheetsETHICS IN COMPUTING QUIZ
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 5hrs 25mins
What is ethics in computing mainly concerned with?
Writing faster programs
Using computers responsibly and morally
Fixing hardware problems
Learning programming languages
Which of the following best defines computer ethics?
Rules for using software
Moral principles guiding computer use
Computer repair guidelines
Internet speed control
Which action is considered unethical in computing?
Updating software
Using licensed software
Copying software without permission
Creating backups
Privacy refers to the right of a person to:
Access the internet
Protect personal information
Use public computers
Share data freely
Which of the following is personal data?
Weather report
Email address
Website URL
Software version
What is data protection mainly about?
Hiding computers
Securing personal data from misuse
Increasing storage space
Improving network speed
Which practice helps protect user privacy?
Sharing passwords
Strong password usage
Posting private data online
Ignoring security updates
What is consent in data protection?
Stealing data legally
Permission given to use personal data
Blocking access to data
Encrypting data
Cybersecurity ethics mainly focuses on:
Designing games
Ethical use of security technologies
Increasing internet speed
Data entry tasks
Which of the following is a cybercrime?
Online shopping
Email phishing
Video streaming
Online learning
What is phishing?
Fishing using technology
A method to steal personal information
Sending spam emails
Updating security software
Why is data encryption important?
To delete files
To make data unreadable to unauthorized users
To increase file size
To speed up access
Which action supports ethical computing?
Hacking accounts
Respecting user privacy
Spreading malware
Sharing fake news
What is malware?
Hardware problem
Useful application
Malicious software
Operating system
Which law protects personal data?
Traffic law
Data protection law
Copyright law
Criminal law
Why should organizations protect user data?
To increase profits
To follow ethical and legal responsibilities
To reduce workload
To avoid computers
Which is an example of ethical cybersecurity practice?
Unauthorized access
Ethical hacking with permission
Data theft
Identity fraud
What is the main goal of cybersecurity?
Improve hardware
Protect systems and data
Increase storage
Reduce software cost
Sharing someone’s private data without permission is:
Ethical
Legal
Unethical
Encouraged
Which user behavior improves cybersecurity?
Using weak passwords
Clicking unknown links
Regular software updates
Sharing login details
Ethics in computing deals with moral issues related to computer use.
True
False
Personal data can be shared freely without permission.
True
False
Strong passwords help protect personal information.
True
False
Cybercrime is acceptable if no one notices it.
True
False
Data protection is only important for companies.
True
False
Encryption helps keep data secure.
True
False
Hacking without permission is ethical.
True
False
Privacy is a basic human right.
True
False
Malware can damage systems and steal data.
True
False
Ethical computing promotes responsible use of technology.
True
False
Ethical computing requires balancing technological benefits with potential harm to users.
True
False
Encrypting data removes the need for access control policies.
True
False
Collecting only necessary user data is a principle of ethical data handling.
True
False
Cybersecurity ethics allows monitoring users without informing them.
True
False
Failure to protect personal data may lead to legal and ethical consequences.
True
False
(a) in computing refers to moral principles that guide computer usage.
Personal information should be kept (a) .
Data protection helps prevent data (a) .
A strong (a) helps protect online accounts.
(a) is the practice of protecting systems from cyber threats.
Unauthorized access to data is considered (a) .
(a) is malicious software designed to harm computers.
Users must give (a) before their data is collected.
Phishing is a type of (a) crime.
Ethical computing promotes responsible and (a) use of technology.
A (a) attack tricks users into revealing sensitive information.
Cybersecurity aims to protect data, systems, and (a) .
Ethical use of technology helps build (a) in digital systems.
Personal data should only be accessed by (a) users.
A (a) breach occurs when data is accessed without permission.
