Ethical and Social Issues in ICT for class 10 and SEE

Ethical and Social Issues in ICT for class 10 and SEE

A. Answer the following questions in one sentence:

1) What is ICT?

Ans: ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications.

 

2) Define ethics.

Ans: Ethics are moral standards that help guide behaviors, actions and choices

 

3) What do you mean by computer ethics?

Ans: Computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers.

 

4) Who is hacker?

Ans: A Hacker is a person who finds and exploits the weakness in computer systems and/or networks to gain access.

 

5) What is cracker?

Ans: A cracker is an individual who can decipher codes and passwords being able to break security systems for illegal reasons.

 

6) What do you mean by cybercrime?

Ans: Cybercrime is criminal activity done using computers and the Internet.

 

7) What do you mean by cyber bullying?

Ans: It is the use of digital-communication tools (such as the Internet and cell phones) to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again.

 

8) Define digital footprint.

Ans: A digital footprint is a trail of data you create while using the Internet.

 

9) What is the vision of IT Policy 2072?

Ans: To transform Nepal into an information and knowledge-based society and economy.

 

10) Who is the chairperson of National Information and Communication Technology Policy?

Ans: Hon. Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

 

11) What is electronic transaction?

Ans: Transactions of electronic records, data by using any types of electronic means.

 

12) Define Social media.

Ans: Social media is a collection of Internet-based communities that allow users to interact with each other online.

 

13) When was the first time IT policy introduced in Nepal?

Ans: In 2057 BS first time IT policy was introduced in Nepal.

 

14) What is digital citizenship?

Ans:  Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the Internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level. 

 

15) When was electronic transaction act commenced?

Ans: Electronic Transaction Act shall be deemed to have been commenced from 24 Bhadra 2063 (Sep.2, 2006).