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Ethics and Safety Measures in Computing

ICSE · Class 7 · Computer Studies

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Key Topics to Revise

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Internet: Meaning, Uses, Advantages, and Disadvantages

  • The internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks.
  • It is also called a network of networks.
  • It carries vast information resources and services through the World Wide Web (www).
2

Ethics and Computer Ethics

  • Ethics means a set of moral principles that govern the behaviour of a group or an individual.
  • Computer ethics are acceptable moral standards that regulate the use of computers and the internet.
  • People should respect others' views while posting online.
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Unethical Practices: Plagiarism, Cyberbullying, Hacking, Phishing, and Spam

  • Plagiarism is copying someone else's content and presenting it as one's own.
  • Plagiarism can happen intentionally or by accident.
  • Cyberbullying is bullying using digital technology such as the internet, emails, social networking sites, mobile phones, and personal computers.
4

Software Piracy and Intellectual Property Rights

  • Software licensed to a single computer may be used on that computer, but making copies for other computers is illegal.
  • Software piracy is making and distributing copies of software without buying the required license or copyright.
  • A serial number provided by a seller for obtaining is a warning sign that the software is not authentic.

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The internet is a global systemEthics means a set of moralHacking means gaining unauthorised accessA firewall is a network securityPhishing is an illegal act

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