CH9 Ethics

Which of the following examples is most likely to be in the public domain?

A photo on NASA's website

______ systems can include anything from sophisticated programs that answer questions to futuristic robots that can think and act like humans.

AI

_______ occurs when computers or machines can perform the work that was once done by a human.

Automation

_______ is an application of biology that uses living organisms to manufacture new products or improve existing ones.

Biotechnology

A _______ excels when it comes to installing, configuring, and supporting computer systems.

Computer support specialist

The ability to recognize, understand, and share the feelings of others is known as:

Empathy

_______ is the philosophical study of morality.

Ethics

Many websites have a(n) _______ area that should be checked for common questions and their responses.

FAQ

SEO specialists are normally sought after for their expertise in editing photos and designing layouts for websites.

False

Which of the following companies offers both free and paid subscription streaming for many TV shows?

Hulu

_______ robots are those that are created to imitate the appearance or capabilities of humans.

Humanoids

_______ are files that record activities and events on a computer.

Logs

_______ involves the creation or manipulation of matter at the smallest possible scale.

Nanotechnology

The term _______ refers to the set of online behaviors that are considered polite and proper.

Netiquette

A _______ is responsible for configuring and maintaining networks and communication systems.

Network Admin

In the world of computing, _______ means acquiring or exchanging copies of protected digital creations without payment or permission from their creator.

Piracy

Posting a message to a discussion forum that is completely off topic or appears to be promoting something may be considered _______ by the user community.

Spam

A _______ specializes in developing plans and recommendations that meet the software and system needs of an organization.

Systems Analyst

When using a discussion forum, placing your message in the correct _______ will maximize your chances of getting a reply.

Thread

_______ is the act of being annoying and antagonistic in online social interactions.

Trolling

Like many businesses, schools have acceptable use policies (AUPs) to describe the appropriate use of their computers.

True

Most population centers now have a municipal or private program that encourages the recycling of old and broken computers and peripherals.

True

Your public, online activity may not only affect your ability to be hired, but it could also place you at risk of losing your job if you make your company look negative or careless.

True

Which of the following is a popular test of a system's ability to think?

Turing Test

_______ is a global, online organization that offers whistleblowers an anonymous way of posting information and submitting evidence.

WikiLeaks