📚 Topic Summary
Ethical computing is about making responsible and moral decisions when using technology. In computer science, this means considering the impact of your code and digital actions on others. It includes respecting privacy, ensuring fairness, and preventing harm. These worksheets are designed to introduce you to the basic principles of ethical computing in the context of computer science.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Intellectual Property |
A. Guidelines for responsible and moral behavior in technology use. |
| 2. Privacy |
B. The exclusive legal rights to creations of the mind. |
| 3. Cybersecurity |
C. Protecting digital information from unauthorized access or theft. |
| 4. Digital Divide |
D. The state of being free from public attention. |
| 5. Ethics |
E. The gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not. |
Match the correct letter to the number:
1: __, 2: __, 3: __, 4: __, 5: __
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words: Bias, Data, Algorithm, Consent, Responsibility.
An __________ is a set of instructions that computers follow. When designing algorithms, it's important to avoid __________, which can lead to unfair or discriminatory outcomes. Collecting ________ requires explicit __________ from users about how their information will be used. With great technological power comes great ___________ to use it ethically.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you discover a security flaw in a popular app. What are the ethical considerations you should take into account, and what actions should you take?