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ComputerEthics4
Unit 4- Computer Ethics
Question | Answer |
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What is Copyright? | It is legal right of ownership to the work produced in books, music, plays, graphics/pictures and computer software. |
What does Copyright protect? | It protects tangible expression of ideas. |
What it the purpose of Copyright? | The purpose of copyright is to protect the creative of a creative work. |
What is Infringement? | It is the Act of violating a copyright by copying or otherwise distributing a copyrighted work without permission or authorization. |
What if you infringe someone's work? | You can be sued. |
What is Fair use? | It allows copyrighted work to be re purposed and used in another work. |
What determines if a copyright work is “fair use”? | Education, commentary or criticism, news reporting, parody or making fun of work, using a small portion of the work. |
What would be an example of a derivative work based on a book? | A screenplay for a movie based on the book. |
What is Software? | Programs that tell a computer what to do |
What are some different types of software? | Microsoft office, MicroType, MicroPace Pro |
What is copyrighted software? | Software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying for it. |
Some examples of copyrighted software include | MicroType, Microsoft Office, MicroPace Pro |
What is Public domain software? | Non-copyrighted software that anyone may copy or use without charge |
What is shareware? | Copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
Some examples of hare ware include | TuneUp Utilities 2009 |
What is freeware? | Software on the web that is freely available (but retains a copyright) |
Some examples of freeware include | Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Flash Player, Quick Time Player |
What is Piracy? | The act of stealing valuable property by copying software, music, graphics/pics, movies, and books (all available on the Internet) |
What is Hacking? | Breaking into computers to read private e-mails and other files (Hackers delete or alter files) |
What is Identity Theft? | Occurs when someone appropriates another's personal information without their knowledge to commit theft or fraud. |
What is releasing Virus Worms? | Intentionally releasing a virus or worm to harm other or attack networks. |