Sample Worksheet - Hacking / Security

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Based on reading of the articles enclosed answer all questions in the space provided and marked "Immediate". Answer all questions again in the space provided and marked "Revised" after today's discussion of the topic before the end of the session. Explain your reasons for every answer! Hand completed worksheets to me before leaving.

  1. Describe what you feel would best define the Activity of HACKING.

    Immediate

    Revised

  2. Do you think that hacking is clever and requires very high computing skills?

    Immediate

    Revised

  3. Do you think hacking is a criminal offense / activity? Give reasons for your opinion.

    Immediate

    Revised

  4. Is hacking always ethically wrong or can it be condoned under certain conditions? Give reasons for your opinion.

    Immediate

    Revised

  5. Should an 18 year old hacker be prosecuted? Give reasons for your opinion.

    Immediate

    Revised

  6. Should an 11 year old hacker be prosecuted or is anyone else responsible for her/his actions? Give reasons for your opinion.

    Immediate

    Revised

  7. Should a 24 year old professional be prosecuted? Give reasons for your opinion.

    Immediate

    Revised

  8. Name 3 possible consequences of hacking:

    Immediate

    Revised

  9. If you knew that your best friend / colleague uses her/his home computer for hacking, would you inform the authorities? Explain the reasons for your behavior?

    Immediate

    Revised

  10. If you knew that your best friend uses the University computer for hacking, would you inform the authorities? Explain the reasons for your behavior?

    Immediate

    Revised

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