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Security, Ethics and the Impact of Computing
Quick questions on Computer ethics and laws explained: O-Level Computing
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What is plagiarism?Show answer
Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without crediting them. It is unethical because it is dishonest and takes credit the creator deserves, it can breach copyright, and in school or exams it counts as cheating. Citing your sources avoids it.
What are acceptable use policies?Show answer
An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a set of rules stating how users may and may not use a computer system or network, for example at a school or workplace. It typically forbids accessing inappropriate content, sharing passwords or damaging the system, and users agree to it before gaining access.
What is q1?Show answer
State what copyright protects. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain what plagiarism is. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Give an example of something that may be legal but unethical. [2 marks]
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