Ethics in IT Flashcard

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What is the primary objective of ethics in information technology?

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To ensure ethical behavior in IT usage

Answer explanation

Ethics in IT helps guide responsible and fair behavior in the use of information technology.

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Which of the following is a component of the CIA triad in cybersecurity? Options: Control, Integrity, Access, Availability

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Integrity

Answer explanation

Integrity ensures that data is accurate and unaltered, which is part of the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) triad.

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OCTAPACE in organizational culture

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Openness, Confrontation, Trust, Authenticity, Pro-action, Autonomy, Collaboration, Experimentation

Answer explanation

OCTAPACE stands for Openness, Confrontation, Trust, Authenticity, Pro-action, Autonomy, Collaboration, and Experimentation.

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What is the 'Virtue Ethics' approach focused on?

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Acting according to moral character and virtues

Answer explanation

Virtue Ethics emphasizes the character of the moral agent rather than rules or consequences.

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Which leadership style transforms both people and the environment? Options: Transactional Leadership, Autocratic Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Laissez-faire Leadership

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Transformational Leadership

Answer explanation

Transformational leaders inspire and bring change in both individuals and the broader environment.

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What is the primary focus of ethics?

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Right and wrong behavior

Answer explanation

Ethics is defined as a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior.

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Which of the following is an example of a virtue? Options: Greed, Envy, Fairness, Anger

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Fairness

Answer explanation

Fairness, generosity, and loyalty are examples of virtues.

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What is integrity?

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Doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching

Answer explanation

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching.

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Key difference between morals and ethics?

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Morals are widely shared standards.

Answer explanation

Morals are one���������s personal beliefs about right and wrong, while ethics are standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a

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What is a social audit?

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A review of ethical and social responsibility goals

Answer explanation

A social audit reviews how well an organization is meeting ethical and social responsibility goals.