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Unit 4-Computer Ethics
Question | Answer |
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What is copyright? | The legal right of ownership to the work produced in books, music, plays,pictures and software. |
What does copyright protect? | Tangible expression of ideas. |
What is the main purpose of copyright? | To protect the creator of a creative work. |
What happens if you infringe on someone else's copyright? | You can be sued. |
What is infringement? | Act of a copyright by copying or distributing copyrighted work without permission. |
What does fair use allow? | Copyrighted work to be repurposed and used in another work. |
What is software? | Programs that tell a computer what to do. |
What are some different types of software? | Microsoft Office Micro type Micro Pace Pro |
What is copyright software? | Software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying for it. |
Some ex. of copyrighted software include: | Micro Type Microsoft Office Micro Pace Pro |
What is public domain software? | Non-copyrighted software that anyone may copy or use without charge. |
What is shareware? | Copyrighted software that nay be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
Some ex. of shareware include: | Banner Maker Pro TuneUp Utilities 2009 |
What is freeware? | Software on the web that is freely available |
Some ex. of freeware include: | Mozilla Firefox Adobe FlashPlayer Quick Time Player |
Piracy is... | The act of stealing valuable property by copying software,music,graphics,movies and books. |
Hacking is... | Breaking into computers to read private e-mails and other files. |
Identity theft: | Occurs when someone appropriates another's personal information without their knowledge to commit theft or fraud. |
Releasing Virus Worms: | Intentionally releasing a virus or worm to harm others or attack networks. |