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Ten commandments of computer ethics

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1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files.

4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

6. Thou shalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid.

7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization.

8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write.

10. Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.

Module 11-13

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Q: What is computer crime?

A:  Computer crime is generally defined as any crime accomplished through special knowledge of computer technology. With the advent of the computer, criminals have found a new way to commit crimes. A computer crime is any unlawful activity that is done using a computer. Encompass unauthorized or illegal activities perpetrated via computer as well as the theft of computers and other technological hardware. 

Q: Give an example of a computer crime not stated in the Computer Ethics blog.

A: One of the examples of a computer crime is "salami slicing is the practice of stealing money repeatedly in extremely small quantities".

Q: What is stated in section 33a of Republic Act 8792?

A: Piracy or the unauthorized copying, reproduction, dissemination, or distribution, importation,   use, removal, alteration, substitution, modification, storage, uploading, downloading, communication, making available to the public, or broadcasting of protected material, electronic signature or copyrighted works including legally protected sound recording or phornograms or information material on protected works, through the use of telecommunication networks, such as, but not limited to, the internet, in a manner that infringes intellectual property rights shall be punished by a minimum fine of One Hundred Thousand pesos (P 100,000.00) and a maximum commensurate to the damage incurred and a mandatory imprisonment of six (6) months to three (3) years.

Q: In Visayas State University, there is an office that deals with protecting the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of those who publish their intellectual output works. What is this office that caters with IPR concerns? Who is the head of this office?

A:  In the Visayas State University there is an office that caters with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) concerns and that is the Office of the Director for Research and Extension (ODREx) and headed by Dr. Othello Capuno.

Module 2:

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Q: If you are to become a part of the VSU team who will formulate a handbook like that of Virginia University, give at least 2 policies that you want to be implemented in VSU or even just for CS students like you, regarding computing. Also include sanction or sort of punishment to those who will violate the said policy.

A:  If i were become a part of VSU team who will formulate a handbook like in Virgina University, i will  implement a policies like:
  • Hacking of grades of the student must be prohibited. 
          Punishment: Whoever is caught like this must be suspend in the university or hard labor.
  •  Playing computer games during  laboratory and class hours must be prohibited.
          Punishment:  Whoever is caught such activity will get a penalty or fines.


Q: According to the definition of ethics, it can be connected to the norms or custom of the society. What could be ethical to one, could be unethical to another. If this is the case, in which ethics seem to be subjective in nature, why is there a need to study computer ethics at all? Support your opinion with facts.

A: Study computer ethics?
     As technology advances, computers continue to have a greater impact on society. Therefore, computer  ethics promotes the discussion of how much influence computers should have in areas such as artificial intelligence and human communication. As the world of computers evolves, computer ethics continues to create ethical standards that address new issues raised by new technologies.

 
Q: There are 4 types of non-jural law. Divine, natural, moral and physical. If you are to practice just one type of the non-jural law for the entire existence of your life, what would it be and why?

A:  Moral, 
     Because in this law i can practice on how to manage my behavior to other people.
     To have more friends...
      


Module 1:

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Q: What would you like to be 5 years from now?
A: Hopefully, 
    Have a successful life.
    Get a real job.
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    Finding the direction that is right for me in the next year....

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Q:If you will be a full-pledged computer programmer 5 years from now, what program would you do? and why?

A: 5 years from now?
     hmmp...
     I will create a program that can manage the traffic in Ormoc City.


Q: If you are a machine, what would you be and why?

A: If i am a machine,
      I think,
      I like to be a motorcycle because today motorcycle is one of the most   important machine in this world.
     Most of the people use motorcycle to earn money, to live their family, to make a transportation in other place.
      I want to help other people.