Ethics in Computing


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  1. 1.

    Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

    Antivirus, Firewall, Hacking, Phishing, Spam
    1. ____________is unauthorized access to a computer and/or network resources.
    2. A ___________ is a network security program to keep a check on incoming and outgoing information.
    3. A/an ___________ program is used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software.
    4. _____________ is the Internet fraud that aims to trick people into revealing sensitive information like their credit card numbers and passwords.
    5. An unsolicited, unwanted e-mail is called ____________ mail.
  2. 2.

    Write T for the true statement and F for the false one. Correct the false statement(s).

    1. You can use any online information in your assignments or project.
    2. You can use Google search engine to look up someone's name to find out more about him/her.
    3. Cookies are the small storage of data that keeps a log of your online activity and reports it back to the host.
    4. COPPA enforces the parent's right to control what information websites collect about their children.
    5. Cybercrime is any crime that involves the computer and the internet.
  3. 3.

    Choose the correct option.

    1. Which one is not a social media website?
      1. Facebook
      2. Google
      3. Pinterest
      4. Twitter
    2. Which one is not an act of software piracy?
      1. Buy your own licensed copy of software.
      2. Make a copy of the licensed software and distribute it to others.
      3. Buy only one copy of software but install it in more than one computer.
      4. Give your friend a copy of the music CD you bought online
    3. Which one is the safety measure for children to be taken while working online?
      1. Don't buy anything online without your parent's permission.
      2. Don't respond to any message that makes you feel uncomfortable.
      3. Acknowledge the online information used in your school assignments/projects.
      4. All of these.
    4. Which one is not a cybercrime?
      1. Peep into someone else's computer when he is entering e-mail password.
      2. Unauthorized access to information.
      3. Steal a brand new computer.
      4. Send hate messages to your friend.
    5. You should take parents' permission
      1. to share your password
      2. to post personal videos or photos
      3. to buy anything online
      4. All of these
  4. 4.

    Write any two advantages and two disadvantage of using the internet.

  5. 5.

    What is social media? Give two examples. Write its two advantages and two disadvantages.

  6. 6.

    What are the precautions you should take while sending an e-mail?

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