Ethical Theories

Open Ended

If you found a USB on the ground with exam answers inside, what would you do?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Ethics helps shape professional ___.

Multiple Select

Why does ethics matter in IT? Select all that apply.

• Protects users and data

• Builds trust

• Improves software speed

• Prevents legal problems

Multiple Choice

According to utilitarianism, what is the best action to take in a situation?

• The action that benefits the person in charge

• The action that makes the most people happy

• The action that follows the rules

• The action that is the easiest to do

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions best represents deontological ethics?

• Not copying pirated software even if no one finds out

• A programmer refuses to create malware even when paid well

• A company monitors internet usage to improve productivity

• A good friend tells the truth because they are honest

Fill in the Blank

Virtue ethics focuses on developing good ___.

Fill in the Blank

According to rights-based ethics, an action is ethical if it ___ basic human rights.

Multiple Choice

Which ethical principle is demonstrated by protecting user privacy even if it could make the company rich?

• Justice/Fairness

• Respect for Persons

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

Multiple Choice

Treating everyone equally and fairly is an example of which ethical principle?

• Justice/Fairness

• Respect for Authority

• Profit Maximization

• Transparency

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in the 6-Step Ethical Decision-Making Model?

• Identify the problem

• Gather facts

• Implement solution immediately

• Consider ethical principles

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, which ethical theory do you find most applicable to real-life IT situations and why?