Ethical digital communication by teachers – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is incorrect. A is true because acknowledging sources respects intellectual property and models academic integrity. B is true since derogatory online comments can seriously harm students’ dignity and trust. C is true as recording classes without consent can violate privacy and institutional policy. D is false because ethical principles of respect, fairness and care continue to apply in online spaces just as in face-to-face contexts.

Option A:
Option A correctly groups A, B and C and excludes D, which wrongly suggests that ethics can be ignored online. It covers citation, respectful conduct and consent, all central to digital professionalism. Therefore A, B and C only is the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B includes A and B only and omits C, failing to mention the importance of consent before recording. Since C is also a correct ethical guideline, A and B only is incomplete and cannot be chosen.

Option C:
Option C groups B and C only but leaves out A, neglecting the essential practice of source acknowledgement when sharing digital materials. Because A is also true, B and C only does not represent the full set of correct statements. Hence this option is not valid.

Option D:
Option D treats A, B, C and D as all correct, but D wrongly denies the relevance of ethics in online communication. Mixing this false claim with correct statements makes the combination unacceptable. Consequently, this option cannot be chosen.