Cambridge International AS Level · Computer Science (9618)
5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Ethics and Ownership.
A software developer decides to release the source code of their application to the public, allowing anyone to modify and redistribute it, provided they include the same rights in the new versions. Which type of software licensing is being described?
Which statement best describes the ethical concern regarding 'bias' in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems?
Which statement best justifies the use of a Free Software Foundation (FSF) license over a standard commercial license for a community-driven project?
Which of the following professional bodies is specifically mentioned in the syllabus as an organization that a computing professional might join to demonstrate their commitment to ethical standards?
Which of the following best describes an environmental impact of the widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems?
State two consequences for an individual who is found guilty of breaching software copyright legislation.
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A programmer working for a health tech company uses an open-source library that is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) to build proprietary software for commercial sale.
Explain why the company cannot legally keep their final software product closed-source under this licence.
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An AI system is used to filter job applications but consistently favors candidates from a specific demographic. Explain the ethical implications regarding bias in this AI application.
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Software is often categorised by its licensing model. Compare Free Software Foundation (Free Software) and Commercial Software.
(a) Give one freedom associated with Free Software.
(b) Give one restriction usually found in a Commercial Software licence.
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The growth of large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and high-performance data centers has significant economic and environmental impacts.
(a) Explain two distinct environmental concerns resulting from the training and running of large AI models in data centers.
(b) Describe one positive economic impact of adopting AI in manufacturing or logistics.
(c) Describe one negative economic impact of adopting AI on the labor market.
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