1. Your older brother Max tells you about his secret plan to hack into his college’s computer network and change all of his grades. What should you say to Max to convince him that his plan is both illegal and unethical? Be sure to discuss possible consequences of his actions.

2. Shanice has a younger sister, Leandra, who just got a computer for her birthday. Leandra wants to know how she can use the internet to interact with her friends. She also wants to know how she can stay safe on social media and avoid cyberbullies. What should Shanice tell her?

3. Some problems are better solved by a computer and some are better solved by humans. How do you know when a problem should be solved by a computer or by a person? In what cases might humans need to collaborate with computers to solve a problem?

4. Imagine that you have just been given a super high-tech, life-sized robot that can communicate with you and accomplish tasks. Describe how this robot is a computer system using the five parts we discussed in the unit. Be sure to give specific examples.

5. In what ways is the human brain like a computer? In what ways is it different? Make sure to discuss the term “algorithm” in your answer.