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    This document discusses a reading passage about computer ethics. The passage talks about how decisions made by computer professionals can impact many people, so they must balance client demands with responsibilities to society. It gives an example of how faulty computer system design led to an explosion that killed people and caused environmental damage, illustrating the importance of making ethically justified decisions. The passage also notes how computer professionals may disagree with employers about whether their work is being put to beneficial or harmful uses, such as systems for surveillance.

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    Iba Der Thiam University, Thiès Mister Kane

    Computer Science Department


    L2 Class, March 2023

    Computing and Ethics


    A. Vocabulary
    1. Look at the pictures in the boxes. Match the picture 1-4 to the labels below.

    3 4
    1

    Credit card reader____ DNA testing system____ Surveillance system____ Body scanner ____
    2. What is each item used for?
    3. What benefit can the item deliver?
    4. How might the item be harmful?
    B. Look at the linking words below.
    another point is as a result because finally firstly for example
    in addition moreover one result of this is secondly since so
    Task: Put them into two groups for:
    Discussing reasons and results Building an argument

    1
    C. Defend vs. Oppose debates on the topics below:
    1. DNA test results are not always accurate. 3. Security cameras invade people’s privacy
    2. Credit cards are made to make people spend 4. Body scanners are a waste of time.
    money easily.
    D. Discuss the following questions in groups. Report to the class after your discussions
    Topic 1: How has science contributed to the development of mankind?
    Topic 2: In your opinion, what are the three most valuable scientific inventions humanity has known?
    Topic 3: How has science contributed to making mankind ‘less human’?
    Topic 4: To what extent is science without conscience nothing but ruin to the soul?
    Useful debate expressions:
    • l'd like to start by explaining... • As well as this issue we can also look at a very
    • To carry on from this first point, … different issue.
    • I want secondly to look at ... • So to sum up,we can say that ...
    • Idon't think that is the main reason. • Does anybody have any opinions or anything
    • That seems like a very good point X is making. they would like to add?
    • l'm going to expand the topic by mentioning... • I think we need a different viewpoint.
    • On the other hand, you might want to say that... • Following on from what X has said, ...
    E. Look at the words in the box below. Say if they are nouns, verbs or adjectives
    beneficial censorship conflict ethical faulty harmful impact
    implication justify negligence obligation reputation responsible surveillance

    Nouns Verbs Adjectives

    F. Listen to a recording about computer ethics. Complete each space {ESAP ICT CD2 Track 12}
    Computer Ethics
    Computers play an increasingly important role in our society. ________________ is that decisions made by computer
    professionals have an on a growing number of people. ________________, IT contractors need to balance their clients'
    demands with their obligations to society. ________________ to ethical reasons for this, there are also practical reasons
    why this is necessary.
    ________________, errors in the design or construction of IT systems can have profound economic or human
    consequences. ________________, Bynum, 2004, refers to a chemical company, Chemco, where faulty computer system
    design was ________________ for an explosion which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread environmental
    contamination. Because the system design was flawed, the designer's professional _______________ was at risk.
    ________________, if found responsible for the death and destruction because of negligence, he faced a large fine or
    imprisonment. This example of a failure in standards illustrates the importance of making decisions based on sound
    principles which can be justified.
    ________________, a conflict of opinion can arise between a computer professional and his or her employer. The
    employee may have a disagreement about whether his or her work is being put to beneficial or ________________ uses.
    One ________________ of this could be the construction, maintenance or operation of systems for surveillance or
    censorship. ________________ it is important that professionals understand the ethical issues before entering into
    conuacts.
    Source: Adapted from T.W.Bynum, Computer Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Blackwell, 2004, pp. 60-86.

    2
    G. Match the phrases below from the text with the phrases that refer back to them.

    1. computer professionals a. death


    2. loss of life b. employee
    3. environmental contamination c. failure in standards
    4. negligence d. destruction
    5. conflict of opinion e. disagreement
    6. computer professional f. IT contractors
    1____ 2_____ 3_____ 4_____ 5_____ 6____

    Webquest
    Do some research on the internet and match the terms in A in the table to their meanings in B
    A B
    1. known software exploit a) a set of rules designed to enhance computer security by encouraging users to
    2. technical legal breach employ strong passwords and use them properly
    3. password protection b) the process of rendering data, whether it's paper or electronic, unreadable by
    policy any means.
    4. Internet safety c) a program that attackers can use to take advantage of vulnerabilities in
    guidance applications, networks, operating systems, or hardware
    Secure equipment d) minor contravention of a House Rule that was unintended.
    disposal advice or information aimed at protecting data, personal information, etc.

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