Moral, Social, Ethical Issues - CS

What is an expert system?

• A system that stores only human knowledge

• A knowledge-based system that allows a user to interrogate a vast knowledge base to find a solution

• A system that only works offline

• A system that never requests more information

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of expert systems?

• The computer can store far more information than a human.

• The expert system is always available 24 hours a day and will never 'retire'.

• The system can be used at a distance over a network.

• Lacks the 'human touch' – lack of personal contact.

Fill in the blank: The computer does not '______' or make mistakes.

• forget

• sleep

• eat

• run

Which of the following is a disadvantage of expert systems?

• Provides accurate predictions with probabilities of all possible problems

• Some employees could be de-skilled by over dependence upon computer advice

• Data can be kept up-to-date

• Some people prefer the privacy of talking to a computer

Expert systems can provide more accurate advice by using probabilities of all possible problems.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Expert systems are dependent upon the correct ______ being given. If data or rules are wrong, the wrong advice could be given.

• information

• location

• temperature

• color

Which of the following is an advantage of expert systems?

• Over reliance upon computers

• No human available if you do not know what to do

• Some people prefer the privacy of talking to a computer

• Lacks the 'human touch' – lack of personal contact

Which of the following is an impact of the Data Protection Act on an organisation that stores data on a computer system?

• Organisations must ensure data is kept secure and protected from unauthorised access.

• Organisations can share personal data freely without consent.

• Organisations are not required to update inaccurate data.

• Organisations can keep data indefinitely without reason.

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 aims to improve data security by:

• Allowing unauthorized access to computer systems

• Making unauthorized access to computer systems a criminal offense

• Encouraging data sharing without consent

• Permitting hacking for personal gain

Which of the following are principles of the Data Protection Act that will apply to the data stored by the college, apart from ensuring data is held securely and not stored for longer than necessary?

• Data must be processed lawfully and fairly

• Data must be accurate and kept up to date

• Data must not be transferred to countries without adequate protection

• Data must be shared with everyone

• Data must be made public