Ethics and Ownership: แบบฝึกหัด

What is the main purpose of copyright legislation in the context of software?

When analyzing the economic impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as outlined in the syllabus, which of the following represents a significant ethical challenge for society?

In the context of AI and Ownership, which of the following best describes the ethical and legal dilemma regarding the use of web-scraped proprietary data to train generative models?

What is a primary reason for a computer professional to join a professional ethical body such as the BCS (British Computer Society) or IEEE?

Which type of software license typically allows users the right to view, modify, and redistribute the source code, but may still be sold for a price?

Name the type of software license where the source code is not provided to the user and a fee must be paid to the owner before the software can be legally installed and used.

Explain why it is beneficial for a computing professional to join a recognized professional body such as the BCS (British Computer Society).

A developer discovers a critical security vulnerability in a software tool owned by a competitor. Explain the ethical responsibility of the developer according to professional standards.

Commercial software and shareware represent two different approaches to software distribution.
a) Describe two characteristic features of commercial software.
b) Explain two ways in which shareware differs from commercial software, focusing on user access and trial limitations.

A software developer at a healthcare firm discovers that a data-processing algorithm they are building contains unintended biases that could lead to unfair patient treatment.
a) State two ways in which a professional body, such as the BCS or IEEE, would guide the developer's ethical response.
b) Explain three benefits to the public when computing professionals belong to such ethical bodies.