Unit 1 - Aim 7 - Topic 4

Multiple Choice

What are the moral and ethical factors in the use of IT systems?

• Privacy concerns

• Data security

• User consent

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of codes of practice produced by professional bodies for the use of IT systems?

• To ensure compliance

• To promote best practices

• To limit competition

• To enhance user experience

Multiple Choice

How can algorithmic bias be mitigated?

• By using larger datasets

• By ensuring diversity in the training data

• By increasing the processing power of the computer

• By reducing the complexity of the algorithm

Multiple Choice

Are algorithms guilty of bias? In some US law courts, a computer program called COMPAS is used to predict the risk of an offender re-offending. This may then be considered by the judge at sentencing.

• Yes, they can be biased

• No, they are objective

• It depends on the data

• They are always accurate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a scenario involving bias in AI algorithms?

• An AI system plays chess at a world champion level.

• An AI system recommends jobs to applicants based on gender.

• An AI system efficiently sorts data into categories.

• An AI system uses solar power to operate.

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of Worksheet 4?

• Moral and ethical factors in IT systems

• Learning Aim F Issues

• Task 1 instructions

• Worksheet completion

Multiple Choice

What are the differing opinions on the ethics of working for a company that produces landmines as expressed by Katya, Natasha, and Mario?

• Katya believes it is ethical due to financial needs

• Natasha believes it is unethical

• Mario believes it is immoral

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

A situation in which more than one side of an issue can be considered right or valid

• ethical dilemma
• malicious intent
• a special right or advantage
• an obligation

Open Ended

What part do laws play in ethics and morals?

Open Ended

Can a person's 'moral compass' change over time?

Multiple Choice

What are the key differences between ethics and morals?

• Ethics are personal beliefs

• Morals are defined by external rules

• Ethics are defined by external rules

• Morals are universal principles

Multiple Choice

What are ethics?

• laws designed to protect individuals within a society

• rules of conduct that must be adhered to withn an organization

• strategies implemented to accomplish organizational goals

• moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior

Multiple Choice

Having to do with morals and values; what is right and wrong

• ethics
• malicious
• freedom
• propaganda

Multiple Choice

A barrister defends a criminal in court to the best of his ability even though he suspects he is guilty. Is this moral or ethical?

• Yes, it is moral

• Yes, it is ethical

• No, it is neither

• It depends on the situation

Multiple Choice

What ethical issues arose from the use of the Cambridge Analytica app on Facebook?

• Data privacy violations

• Increased user engagement

• Enhanced advertising effectiveness

• User consent management

Multiple Choice

Is it ethical for a company to use social media to influence election outcomes by targeting users with personalized propaganda?

• Yes, it's a marketing strategy

• No, it manipulates voters

• Yes, it's legal

• No, it violates privacy

Multiple Choice

What percentage of Facebook users in the USA changed their privacy settings in the 12 months to June 2018?

• 54%

• 42%

• 26%

• 9%

Multiple Choice

Isabelle is concerned about her privacy when using online services. What is a moral obligation of IT companies regarding her user data?

• Selling data to third parties

• Protecting user data from breaches

• Ignoring data protection laws

• Collecting as much data as possible

Multiple Choice

What actions did Google take towards the end of 2017 regarding online behavior moderation?

• They stopped hiring moderators

• They began hiring thousands of new moderators

• They removed all content from YouTube

• They increased the number of videos uploaded

Multiple Choice

You find a website or message on your computer that makes you uncomfortable. What should you do?

• Tell your parent or teacher so they can help you.
• Show your classmates.

Open Ended

What are the problems with Facebook's policy of relying on viewer flagging for content moderation?

Multiple Choice

What are the potential effects of disturbing videos targeted at children?

• Increased happiness

• Fear of the dark

• Improved behavior

• Enhanced creativity

Multiple Choice

Mia is designing a new app interface for a diverse group of users. What is a moral consideration she should keep in mind?

• Maximising screen brightness

• Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility

• Reducing design costs

• Increasing visual complexity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes workplace privacy rights?

• Employees have no right to privacy at work

• Employees have the right to a reasonable expectation of privacy in certain areas

• Employers can monitor all employee activities without restriction

• Employees can refuse to share any information with their employer

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of transparency in monitoring software?

• It helps in employee trust

• It reduces software costs

• It increases productivity

• It allows for hidden monitoring

Multiple Choice

How can the monitoring of individuals by employers be justified?

• By monitoring without the employees' knowledge

• If it is done to ensure workplace safety and productivity within legal and ethical boundaries

• By using the data collected for marketing purposes

• By sharing the data with third parties for profit

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In what way can the ethical monitoring of employees be ensured?

• By monitoring employees outside of work hours

• By obtaining employee consent and being transparent about monitoring practices

• By using the data collected for personal gain

• By keeping the monitoring hidden from employees

Multiple Choice

How can monitoring of individuals by organizations lead to ethical issues?

• It can improve the efficiency of work.

• It ensures that individuals are always productive.

• It can infringe on personal privacy and autonomy.

• It can help in identifying potential security threats.

Multiple Choice

What are the pros and cons of monitoring software in the workplace?

• It can create resentment among employees

• It helps in employee productivity

• It is only beneficial for the employer

• It has no impact on employee morale

Open Ended

If you were writing guidelines for good practice in the IT industry, what would you include?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following traits are essential for demonstrating a strong commitment to your responsibilities?

• punctuality

• integrity

• honesty

• work ethic

Multiple Choice

Being dependable, having a positive attitude, and giving your best effort are valued traits of which of the following?

• accountability

• integrity

• honesty

• work ethic

Multiple Choice

What is a code of practice?

• A set of written guidelines

• A type of software

• A legal document

• A professional certification

Multiple Select

What are the key principles outlined in the BCS Code of Good Practice?

• Participate maturely

• Respect the interests of your customers

• Promote good practices within the organisation

• Represent the profession to the public

Open Ended

What impact do you think a code of practice has on individuals and organisations?

Multiple Choice

What are the benefits of having a code of practice for employees?

• Encourages ethical discussions

• Increases competition among employees

• Reduces employee turnover

• Limits employee training opportunities

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