Cyberethics Quiz 1-5 chapters

What is cyberethics?

• The study of computer hardware

• The study of moral, legal, and social issues involving cybertechnology

• The study of software development

• The study of network protocols

Which term refers to the wide range of computing and communication devices, from stand-alone computers to networked systems?

• Cyberethics

• Cybertechnology

• Information ethics

• Internet ethics

What is the main focus of the professional ethics perspective in cyberethics?

• Social policies

• Individual behavior

• Ethical responsibility of computer/IT professionals

• Privacy concerns

Which phase of cyberethics evolution involves the Internet and World Wide Web?

• Phase 1

• Phase 2

• Phase 3

• Phase 4

What does James Moor mean by 'logical malleability'?

• The ability of computers to perform a variety of functions

• The ability of computers to store large amounts of data

• The ability of computers to connect to the Internet

• The ability of computers to process information quickly

What is the primary goal of utilitarian ethical theory?

• To promote individual rights

• To produce the greatest good for the greatest number

• To follow moral duties

• To respect cultural differences

Which ethical theory emphasizes duties and obligations?

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue ethics

• Social contract theory

What is the categorical imperative according to Immanuel Kant?

• Act according to maxims that can be universally applied

• Act to produce the greatest happiness

• Act to fulfill personal desires

• Act to promote social utility

Which ethical theory focuses on character development and acquiring good habits?

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue ethics

• Social contract theory

What does Bernard Gert mean by a 'public system' in morality?

• A system known only to professionals

• A system whose rules are known to all members

• A system enforced by legal authorities

• A system based on personal preferences