Ethics and Ownership
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Explain how AI is used in the computer program described.
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State two social benefits of the use of AI in the computer program described.
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Describe the features of a commercial software licence.
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Explain the reasons why an open source software licence might not be appropriate for the computer program described.
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Complete the table by describing each term.
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| Copyright | |
| Open Source (Initiative) | |
| Shareware | |
| Software Licence |
A car park system uses a camera to record the registration number of each car as it enters and leaves the car park.
Explain how artificial intelligence is used in the car park system to identify the car’s registration number.
Give two benefits of distributing software using a shareware software licence.
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Give two benefits of distributing software using a commercial software licence.
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Explain the reasons why the computer programmer needs to act ethically towards colleagues and the public.
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Identify one suitable type of software licence for the program and describe the reasons for your choice.
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Complete the table by writing the type of software licence each statement describes.
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| A fee is charged for the software. The source code cannot be accessed. Users do not get a free trial. | |
| Users can try the software before buying it. Users may not be able to access all features during the trial. | |
| Software is usually free of charge. Users can access the source code and alter the program to their needs. |
Explain the reasons why it is important for the computer programmer to join a professional ethical body.
State two benefits to a programmer of distributing a program using a shareware licence.
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Explain why it is important for a programmer to join a professional ethical body.
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Describe one application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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One use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is for facial recognition software.
Describe the social impact of using facial recognition software to identify individuals in an airport.
Explain why some programs are distributed under an open source licence.
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Explain how a programmer benefits from distributing a program under a commercial licence.
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A commercial program for a vehicle repair garage includes an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module that can diagnose faults and suggest repairs.
Describe one economic impact the AI module may have on the garage.
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