This exam tips covers Exam Tips - Ethical Issues within Ethical Issues for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Ethical Issues in 3.8 Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 5 of 6 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Exam Tips - Ethical Issues
When answering discussion questions:
- Always give BOTH sides - benefits AND concerns
- Use specific, concrete examples to strengthen your answer
- Remember: something can be legal but still unethical
- Show awareness of multiple perspectives
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Being one-sided - examiners want balanced discussion
- Being too vague - "privacy is bad" vs "facial recognition databases could be hacked"
- Confusing ethical issues with legal issues
- Forgetting that ethics considers what's morally right, not just what's allowed
Practice questions for Ethical Issues
Which of the following best describes an ethical issue in computing?
Explain what is meant by the digital divide and describe two ways it can affect people who do not have access to technology.
Quick recall flashcards
What is an ethical issue?
A question about what is morally right or wrong
What does PADS-B stand for in ethical issues?
Privacy, Automation, Digital divide, Surveillance, Bias in AI