APCSP Global and Ethical Implications Flashcards

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

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

Intellectual property laws protect creators' rights over original works, including source code, giving them control over how it is used.

Which best describes a 'Creative Commons' license?

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

Creative Commons licenses let creators share works with specific conditions (e.g., attribution required, no commercial use), expanding legal reuse.

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

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

Automation can eliminate jobs in manufacturing, data entry, and other fields, requiring workers to develop new skills for emerging roles.

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

Answer: Autonomy and privacy — users should control their own data

Selling personal data without user consent violates privacy rights and the ethical principle of user autonomy over personal information.

What does the term 'digital citizenship' mean?

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

Digital citizenship involves understanding online rights and responsibilities, practicing ethical behavior, and protecting personal information online.

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

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

Designing for accessibility ensures people with visual, auditory, or motor impairments can use software, promoting digital equity.