Module 2 Questions

      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.

Answer :

        If I were to become a part of the VSU team who will formulate a handbook and implement policies regarding computing and give its equivalent sanction(s), it would be;

Policy I :
      Use of pirated or illegal copy of a software on your device(s) is strictly phohibited within the university premises.
Sanctions:
     First attemt : You cannot bring your device(s) within the university within the   semester unless you will uninstall the program.
    Second attempt : You will be subject to 1 week suspension and must attend seminar on using open-source software rather than the illegal. 
    Third attempt : Suspension in the entire semester.

Policy II :
        For students, use of computer resources in the computer laboratory time other than what is intended in the subject involved; like gaming, surfing malicious and unrelated websites, accessing others account, etc.
Sanctions :
       First attempt : You will a have zero on the exercise/activity/quiz/exam performed.
       Second attempt : Suspension on the priveleges and rights on using computer resources and is/are subject to attend seminar on proper usage of computer resources.
      Third attempt : Failure in the subject enrolled.


     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.

Answer :

    There is a need to study computer ethics, since computer and information technology today is part of our daily life. People around the world are relying on this technology. Thus, it is necessary to follow ethical actions to the people who know about how to use this and especially to people who really know more how it works. In fact, most of the crimes on this technology, specifically the internet, were done by the people who know more about computers. To address this unethical actions, organizations around the world are setting ethical standards on the use of computer. And we, the soon to be IT professionals and the professionals, are subject to follow this standards because we are the one who knows more and developing this technology.



      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?

Answer :

    If I were to practice just one type of the non-jural law for the entire existence of my life, it would be the MORAL LAW. It is generally recognized as the desirable ethical norms and principles based on good and virtuous conduct that governs human actions. Thus, practicing what this law conform will make me a better person. I believe that, if you were raised with good moral you will understand that what other communities or people's beliefs or actions in which for them is morally right, is also right. Open-minded or respect to others beliefs or actions is one of the attitudes of a person who is morally raised or practicing this law and I believe if we all have this attitude, then the world will be at peace.