Ethics and Safety Measures in Computing — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · Computer Studies
Summary of Ethics and Safety Measures in Computing for ICSE Class 7 Computer Studies. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Computer Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Computer ethics guide the safe and responsible use of computers and the internet. The internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks, also called a network of networks, and it carries vast information and services through the World Wide Web. Along with its many uses, it also creates
Key Concepts
The internet is a global system
The internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks. It connects private, public, academic, business, and government networks and supp
Ethics means a set of moral
Ethics means a set of moral principles that govern behaviour. Computer ethics are acceptable moral standards that regulate the use of computers and th
Hacking means gaining unauthorised access
Hacking means gaining unauthorised access to computer or network resources. A hacker does not intend to destroy or harm data. A cracker gains access w
A firewall is a network security
A firewall is a network security device that allows or rejects network access between an untrusted zone, such as the internet, and a trusted zone, suc
Phishing is an illegal act
Phishing is an illegal act in which sensitive information such as passwords, debit card details, or credit card details is stolen by someone pretendin
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of internet, ethics, and computer ethics
- Identify good and bad online behaviour
- Differentiate between hacking and cracking
- Recognise phishing, spam, plagiarism, and cyberbullying
- Understand software piracy and Intellectual Property Rights
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