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unit 4 computer ethics
Question | Answer |
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What is copyright? | It is the right of ownership of the work produced. |
What does copyright protect? | Tangible expressions. |
What is the main pourpose of copyright? | To procect the creator of a peice of creative work. |
What happens if you infringe on someone else's copyright? | You can be seued |
What is infringement? | act of violating a copyright by copying or otherwise distributing a copyrighted work without permission. |
What does fair use allow? | copyrighted work to be repuropsed and used in another work. |
What determines if a copyright work is Fair Use? | if it is used for: Edu., commentary or criticism, news reporting, parody or making fun, using a small portion of the work |
What would be an example of a derivative work based on a book? | A screen play for a movie based on the book |
What is software? | programs that tell a computer what to do. |
What are different types of software? | Microsoft office Micro Type MicroPace Pro` |
What is copyrighted software? | software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying for it. |
Some Examples? | Micro Type 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. |
What is shareware? | Copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
Some examples of shareware include: | Banner Maker Pro http://www.tucows.com/preview/196189 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 |
piracy | stealing valuable property by copying software, music, graphics/pictures, movies, and books(available on the internet) |
hacking | breaking into computers to read private e-mails and other files. (Hackers delete or alter files.) |
Releasing Viruses or Worms | Intentionally releasing a virus or worm to harm others or attack networks. |
Identity Theft | Occurs when someone appropriates another's personal information without their knowledge to commit theft or fraud. |