Ethical Computing Information by Keila Forty

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

fortykei — 2025-09-26 18:18:05 UTC

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 Computer 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 Copy Or Use Proprietary Software For Which You have Not Paid.

7. Thou Shalt Not Use Other People’s Computer Resources Without Authorization Or Proper Compensation.

8. Thou Shalt Not Appropriate Other People’s Intellectual Output.

9. Thou Shalt Think About The Social Consequences Of The Program You Are Writing Or The System You Are Designing.

10. Thou Shalt Always Use A Computer In Ways That Insure Consideration And Respect For Your Fellow Humans.

Possible resources that would aid people in complying with the rules.

fortykei — 2025-09-26 18:33:34 UTC

Short films can show how misuse of computers can have a negative impact on others, so using it the right way can keep everyone safe.

Which of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines do students violate the most?

fortykei — 2025-09-26 18:55:34 UTC

The most ethical guideline violated by students is the seventh and eighth amendment. Students usually take quotes and information without using citations.

Why do you think these violations occur?

fortykei — 2025-09-26 19:09:30 UTC

These often occur because there is easy access to all different resources.
Students don't often understand how citations work or when it should be used.
They see there friends doing it so they view it as normal
Convenience

What could be done to reduce unethical behavior?

fortykei — 2025-09-26 19:26:22 UTC

Education on how to cite sources correctly. Emphasize the academic policies and consequences on plagiarism. Provide resources that can help students check their work. Showing real life outcomes of violating integrity.