Ethical & Legal Issues (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1CP2

15 mins3 questions
12 marks

Intellectual property is protected by different methods.

Complete the table with the method of protection for each type of intellectual property.

Intellectual property

Method of protection

A hardware invention

An advertising slogan

2a1 mark

The source code of a software application is automatically copyrighted.

State one other method of intellectual property protection to control who can use a software application.

2b2 marks

Computer programs control some aeroplane landings.

Explain one reason computers are not capable of safely controlling all aeroplane landings.

2c2 marks

There are ethical and legal issues with the collection and use of personal data.

Complete the table with the ethical or legal issue for each situation.

One row has been completed for you.

Situation

Ethical or legal issue

An online learning platform publishes data about how students answer questions.

Consent

A teacher uses another teacher’s login to change student grades.

A school displays closed‑circuit television (CCTV) screens in a public area.

3a2 marks

Consent must be obtained before organisations can use personal data.

Give two pieces of information that organisations must tell people when requesting consent to use their personal data.

3b6 marks

Police forces use algorithms to help decide how many officers to deploy and where to send them.

Discuss how algorithmic bias can affect the decisions police forces make.

Your answer should consider:

  • the cause of algorithmic bias

  • the impact on individuals and communities of algorithmic bias

  • the methods available to reduce the risk of algorithmic bias.