APCSP APCSP Global and Ethical Implications 2

Question 1

What is 'intellectual property' as it applies to software?

Accepted Answer

The legal ownership rights over creative works like code, music, and writing

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The physical servers that run software

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The amount of memory a program uses

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A type of computer virus that steals data

Question 2

Which best describes a 'Creative Commons' license?

Accepted Answer

A license that allows creators to specify which rights they reserve and which they grant to others

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A license that prevents anyone from using the work

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A government program that funds creative projects

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A type of copyright that expires after one year

Question 3

What is a potential negative societal impact of automation through computing?

Accepted Answer

Certain jobs are displaced as machines perform tasks previously done by humans

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Products become more expensive to produce

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Computers become too fast for humans to use

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Programming languages become obsolete

Question 4

Which ethical principle is violated when a company sells user data without consent?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy and privacy — users should control their own data

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Scalability

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Efficiency

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Open-source licensing

Question 5

What does the term 'digital citizenship' mean?

Accepted Answer

Behaving responsibly, ethically, and safely when using technology and the internet

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Having a government-issued digital ID card

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Owning a smartphone or computer

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Being certified as a professional programmer

Question 6

Why is it important for programmers to consider accessibility when designing software?

Accepted Answer

Software should be usable by people with disabilities to ensure equal access to technology

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Accessibility features slow down programs for all users

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Accessibility only matters for government websites

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Most users don't need accessibility features