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Unit 4; Computer Ethics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is copyright? | Copyright is the legal right of ownership to work produce in books, music, plays, graphics/pictures, and computer software. |
| What does copyright do? | Copyright protects tangible expression of ideas. |
| What's purpose of copyright? | Purpose of copyright is to protect the creator of a creative work. |
| What is infringement? | Infringement is the act of violating a copyright by copying or otherwise distributing a copyrighted work without permission or authorization. |
| What happens if you infringe? | If you infringe on someone else's copyright you can be sued. |
| What is fair use? | Fair use allows copyrighted work to be re-purposed and used in another work. |
| How does fair use work? | 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 Any of these is considered fair use. |
| What is a software? | Programs that tell a computer what to do. |
| What are different types of software? | Microsoft Office, Micro type, and Micro Pace Pro |
| What is copyrighted software? | Software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying for it. |
| What are some copyrighted software? | Micro Type, Micro pace pro, and Microsoft office. |
| What is public domain software? | non-copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
| What is shareware? | copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
| What are some examples of shareware? | Banner maker pro, TuneUp Utilities 2009 |
| What is freeware? | Software on the web that is freely available. (but retains a copyright) |
| What are some examples of freeware? | Mozilla firefox, Adobe flash player, and quick time player. |
| What is piracy? | The act of stealing valuable property by copying software, music, graphics, movies, and books. |
| what is hacking? | Breaking into computers to read private emails 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 virus worms. | Intentionally releasing a virus or worm to harm others or attack networks. |