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C.E. notes
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 computer software. |
What does copyright protect? | It protects tangible expression of ideas. |
What is the purpose of copyright? | To protect the creator of a creative work. |
What is infringement? | The act of violating a copyright by coping or otherwise distributing a copyrighted work without permission. |
What is software? | Programs that tell a computer what to do. |
What are some different types of software? | 1. Microsoft Office 2.Micro Type 3.Micro Pace 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: | 1.Micro type 2.Microsoft Office 3.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 may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
Examples of shareware? | Banner Maker Pro TuneUp Utilities 2009 |
What is freeware? | Software on the web that is freely available (but retains a copyright). |
Examples of freeware? | Mozilla Firefox Adobe Flash Player Quick Time Player |
What is computer piracy? | The act of stealing valuable property by copying software, music, graphics/pictures, 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. |
Releasing Viruses or Worms | Intentionally releasing a virus or worm to harm others or attack networks. |
What happens if you infringe on someone else’s copyright? | You can be sued. |
What does fair use allow? | Copyrighted work to be repurposed and used in another work. |
What determines if a copyright work is “fair use”? | If a copyrighted material is used for the following: 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. |