Quiz on Lesson 5

What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in IT?

• The responsibility of companies to maximize profit

• The ethical responsibility of tech companies to positively impact society

• The process of outsourcing IT services

• A government regulation for technology businesses

Which of the following is an example of environmental responsibility in CSR?

• Offering equal employment opportunities

• Donating to charities

• Reducing pollution and emissions in manufacturing

• Increasing customer data collection

Which phase of CSR development focused primarily on financial gains with minimal social responsibility?

• 1950s-1970s

• 1980s-1990s

• 2000s-Present

• None of the above

What was a key CSR initiative by Apple to reduce electronic waste?

• Increasing the price of new devices

• Launching the “Apple Trade-In” recycling program

• Stopping the production of old models

• Removing chargers from new product packaging

Which of the following is a financial responsibility in CSR?

• Paying employees minimum wage

• Investing in sustainability and ethical programs

• Offering free products to customers

• Lowering production costs to maximize profit

How does Green Computing contribute to CSR?

• By reducing the carbon footprint and energy consumption

• By expanding online advertising

• By increasing software updates

• By eliminating IT jobs

What ethical issue was raised in the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal?

• Unfair employee wages

• Exploitation of warehouse workers

• Unauthorized data collection and misuse

• Violation of intellectual property laws

Which of the following is an example of philanthropic responsibility?

• Companies providing digital literacy training to underprivileged communities

• Offering discounts on high-end technology products

• Collecting customer data for targeted advertising

• Expanding business operations globally

What is a potential downside of prioritizing CSR over profits?

• Loss of brand reputation

• Slower innovation and increased operational costs

• Reduction in employee benefits

• Higher customer dissatisfaction

What is one argument against government-enforced CSR regulations?

• It could slow down technological innovation and increase costs

• It would make companies more socially responsible

• It would improve transparency in business operations

• It would lead to a more ethical industry