TUTORIAL 3.

1 AREA OF COMPUTER ETHICS

LO: (c) Identify reasons of choosing types of computer ethics based on the given scenario.
[1 Hour]

1. What are the areas of computer ethics that you think can be implemented in your college? Give your
reasons why you think it can be implemented in your college.
What will be the benefits if it is implemented in your college?

Green computing. Use electronic document for notes and assignments such as in
PDF format instead of using paper. Easy to manage and save space.

2. What do you think can be done to support Green Computing in your college? What would you foresee as
the outcome of practicing green computing?

Use LCD monitors instead of CRT monitors. Save more energy.

3. Explain why you think lPs is important to be followed and respected? What will be the consequences if lP
is not being followed or respected?
To protect any original work that created by individual person or company. Will
receive copyright infringement.

4. What are examples of unethical behavior in Internet usage.

Committing plagiarism

5. Why do we need ethics for Internet users?

To avoid negative actions, misunderstanding and conflict to happen.

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6. Most of the Internet-based companies have their products protected under intellectual property rights(IP).

(a) Give two (2) reasons why a product must have an IP [4 marks]

To protect any original work that created by individual person or company. To

preserve the features and processes that make things work.

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7. Green computing involves reducing electricity and environmental waste while using a computer. State
any three (3) suggestions to support green computing. [3 marks]
= Use paperless methods to communicate, use computers and devices that comply with the ENERGY
STAR program, do not leave the computer running overnight.

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8. Privacy is a big concern for individuals, particularly as it relates to their Web activity.
(i) Why is it easier to maintain information privacy in the past. [2 marks]

Information do not get leak very easily when in physical.

(ii) Why is it much harder to do so nowadays. [2 marks]

Data and information get exchange everyday to make it easier and convenient to
surf on the internet.

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9. Identify and state the area of Computer Ethics based on the following scenario [2 marks]

Scenario Area of Computer Ethics

Raju searches information using only social

Information accuracy
media such as personal blogs and Facebook
to write a report.

Azizah leaves her computer idle overnight. Green computing

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10. Name the appropriate area of computer ethics based on the following scenarios. [5 marks]

Scenario Area of Computer Ethics

Intellectual Property Right
Someone copies a well-known novel to the web
and encourages others to read it.
Information accuracy
A student finds information solely on Wikipedia to
write a report.
Software piracy
You are not encouraged to use third party
application in Facebook.
Green computing
Do not leave the computer running overnight.
Codes of Conduct
Download movies illegally.

11. Point out one(1) risk of inaccurate information associated with weather forecasting in the aviation
industry. [2 marks]
Inaccuracy and assumptions of weather forecasting

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12. Identify the areas of computer ethics based on the given scenario. [4 marks]

Scenario Area of computer ethics

Green computing
Ahmad deactivates his screen saver from his new
laptop.
Information privacy
Public unable to access students' information from
any college database. The information can only
be accessible by the academic department of the
college.
Codes of conduct
Kumar downloads a movie from YouTube. Then
he duplicates ten copies of CDs and sells them to
his peers.
Intellectual Property Right
Alvin composes a song for his girlfriend, Jessica.
Later, Jessica claimed to her friends that she
composes that song herself.

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13. In order to obtain accurate information regarding Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, it is only recommended
to refer to the information provided by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the National Security Council.
Determine the effect of not obtaining information accuracy with regards to the pandemic. [2 marks]
Quick outspread of misinformation across the country so hard to shut them all down. Cause confusion and
may cause panic amongst the civilians.

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