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If you were a software developer, how would you address the ethical concerns associated with the use of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes?

In a situation where following company policies may result in harm, a deontological perspective would:

Analyze the impact of unethical behavior in the IT profession on the credibility of the entire industry. Provide examples to support your analysis.

• Unethical behavior has no impact on the credibility of the IT industry.

• Unethical behavior damages the credibility of individual professionals, but not the industry.

• Unethical behavior can erode public trust and tarnish the credibility of the entire IT industry.

• Ethical considerations are irrelevant in the IT profession.

If you encounter a situation where a colleague is engaging in unethical behavior in the IT workplace, what steps should you take based on professional practices?

• Ignore the behavior to maintain a positive work environment

• Report the behavior to appropriate authorities within the organization

• Engage in similar behavior to fit in with the team

• Confront the colleague directly without involving others

What is the primary purpose of introducing professional practices in the IT industry?

• To increase software complexity

• To enhance job satisfaction

• To discourage ethical behavior

• To minimize collaboration

What is a potential social issue that may arise in the IT industry related to privacy?

• Software development methodologies

• Cybersecurity measures

• Unauthorized data access and surveillance

• Network infrastructure management

Explain how the rapid advancement of technology in the IT industry can contribute to the digital divide in society.

• The digital divide is unrelated to technological advancements.

• Advancements ensure equal access to technology for everyone.

• Rapid changes may leave certain groups with limited access to new technologies.

• The digital divide only affects individuals with low computer literacy.

Explain the importance of addressing social issues in the IT industry for the overall well-being of society.

• Social issues have no impact on the IT industry.

• Addressing social issues improves public perception of the industry.

• Social issues only affect individual professionals, not the industry as a whole.

• Professional practices are unrelated to social issues.

Evaluate the role of diversity and inclusion in professional practices within the IT industry. How does fostering a diverse workforce benefit both individuals and the industry as a whole?

• Diversity and inclusion have no impact on professional practices.

• Fostering a diverse workforce hinders productivity.

• Evaluate the positive impact of diversity and inclusion on professional practices and industry success.

• Diversity is irrelevant in the IT industry.

A situation where a software developer follows a strict set of rules and principles, even if the outcome may not maximize happiness, aligns with which ethical framework?

• Virtue Ethics in the IT Profession

• Deontology and Computing

• Utilitarianism and Computing

• None of the above