What does the term "ethics" mean? - answer--a set of moral principles
-the principles of conduct governing an individual or group
What does ethics have to do with information systems and information technologies? - answer-as technology advances, so too do the ethical dilemmas surrounding it
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ISQS 2340 Exam 2 questions and
answers
What does the term "ethics" mean? - answer-✔-a set of moral principles
-the principles of conduct governing an individual or group
What does ethics have to do with information systems and information
technologies? - answer-✔as technology advances, so too do the ethical dilemmas
surrounding it
What kinds of ethical dilemmas are faced in IT? - answer-✔-**P**rivacy
-**A**ccuracy
-**P**roperty
-**A**ccess
Where can our ethical principles be drawn from? - answer-✔-personal values
-cultural customs
-religious principles
-laws and regulations
-codes of conduct/professional guidelines
-acceptable use policies
-social responsibility/goodwill
Define "acceptable use policy (AUP)" - answer-✔what is/isn't allowed when
someone is using an organization's services
, Define "intellectual property" - answer-✔property (idea, invention, or process) that
derives from the work of the mind or intellect
Define "copyright" - answer-✔the protection given to songs, computer programs,
books, and other creative works where the author of a work controls what can be
done with their work
Define "fair use" - answer-✔a limitation on copyright laws that allows for the use
of protected works without prior authorization in specific cases
What are the 4 factors to consider when determining whether or not something
constitutes fair use? - answer-✔1. purpose and character of the use (commercial
nature or non-profit educational nature)
2. nature of the copyrighted work
3. amount and sustainability of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work
as a whole
4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted
work
Define "Creative Commons" - answer-✔a nonprofit organization that provides
legal tools for artists and authors (helps with licensing)
Define "patent" - answer-✔creates protection for someone who invents a new
product or process
Define "trademark" - answer-✔a word, phrase, logo, shape, or sound that identifies
a source of goods or services
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