Dog Park Finder and Computing Ethics

The video tutorial, led by Sandy Chyka, prepares students for the APCS Principles exam by exploring the impact of computing innovations. It covers beneficial and harmful effects, unintended consequences, and biases in computing. The tutorial includes practice questions, vocabulary review, and an interactive activity to enhance understanding. Students are encouraged to analyze computing innovations and consider legal and ethical concerns. The session concludes with key takeaways and information on future reviews.

What is the primary concern when evaluating a new computing innovation for a company?

• The cost of the innovation

• The color scheme of the app

• The potential unintended consequences

• The popularity of the innovation

Which of the following is a topic covered in the video?

• How to build a computer

• Beneficial and harmful effects of computing innovations

• The future of artificial intelligence

• The history of computing

What is a new type of question introduced in the 2021 APCS exam?

• Essay questions

• True or false questions

• Reading passage questions

• Fill in the blank questions

Why is understanding vocabulary important in computing innovations?

• It ensures clarity in understanding questions

• It makes the exam easier

• It helps in writing code

• It is not important

What is the purpose of the Dog Park Finder app?

• To find the nearest grocery store

• To locate dog parks within a certain radius

• To monitor the weather

• To track the number of steps walked

What type of data does the Dog Park Finder app collect?

• User's shopping list

• User's location and dog breed

• User's favorite color

• User's music preferences

What is a potential harmful effect of the Dog Park Finder app?

• It offers free dog treats

• It may invade user privacy

• It provides exercise for dogs

• It helps find lost dogs

Which of the following is an example of a beneficial effect of computing innovations?

• Higher costs for consumers

• Improved accessibility for disabled individuals

• Decreased data security

• Increased unemployment

What is a key consideration when using open source programs?

• They can be modified and redistributed

• They require no citation

• They are always free to use

• They are only for personal use

What is an ethical concern related to computing innovations?

• The size of the device

• The color of the user interface

• The speed of the internet connection

• The inclusion of bias in algorithms