APCSP IOC-1.F Legal and Ethical Concerns in Computing

What is considered intellectual property in computing?

• Only physical objects like hardware

• Any material created on a computer by an individual or organization

• Only software programs that have been patented

• Only information stored in databases

Which of the following is NOT a concern related to the ease of access to digital information?

• Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material

• Difficulty in modifying digital content

• Plagiarism and misuse of intellectual property

• Challenges in protecting original creators’ rights

What is the primary purpose of copyright laws in computing?

• To restrict access to all digital information

• To protect the intellectual property rights of content creators

• To make all digital content freely available

• To prevent plagiarism but allow free software distribution

Which of the following is NOT an example of safeguarding intellectual property?

• Using copyright protection

• Licensing content under Creative Commons

• Encouraging software piracy

• Implementing digital rights management (DRM)

A company uses software that continuously monitors user activities without consent. This raises concerns related to:

• Open access policies

• Ethical and legal violations

• Plagiarism laws

• The digital divide

What is one way an author can legally allow others to use their work while still maintaining some control?

• Creative Commons licensing

• Patent protection

• Ignoring copyright laws

• Plagiarism

Using copyrighted material without permission and presenting it as one’s own is:

• Fair use

• Open source sharing

• Plagiarism

• Open access publishing

What is one potential consequence of plagiarism in computing?

• Increased access to information

• Legal penalties such as fines or lawsuits

• Greater freedom for users

• Encouragement of innovation

When using someone else’s work, what must always be done to avoid plagiarism?

• Change a few words before using it

• Cite the source properly

• Assume it is in the public domain

• Use it freely under fair use laws

Which of the following correctly defines "open source"?

• Programs that are made freely available for modification and redistribution

• A type of restricted software license

• A security measure to prevent unauthorized software use

• A form of cyber attack