Which behavior is prohibited by IT Commandment 3?

• A. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
• B. Thou shalt not disclose confidential data without consent.
• C. Thou shalt not install unlicensed software on company devices.
• D. Thou shalt not run your programs on systems you are not authorized to access.

Answer: (A)

IT Commandment 3 focuses on ethical use that protects people from harm. It prohibits using a computer to harm others, covering actions like causing injury, disrupting services, stealing, or spreading malware that could injure someone. This broad boundary is why the described behavior—using a computer to harm other people—is the one that fits the commandment. The other behaviors involve privacy, licensing, or unauthorized access—important issues in their own right, but they align with different ethical concerns rather than the commandment’s explicit safeguard against harming people with technology.