Computer Ethics (Social and Professional Issues)

Which ethical theory states that there is no universal right or wrong, and morality depends on culture or personal belief?

• Kantianism
• Relativism
• Consequentialism
• Ethical Egoism

In Divine Command Theory, morality is based on:

• Cultural traditions
• God's commandments
• The greatest good for the greatest number
• Self-interest

An IT worker refuses to copy code from another site because it's against company policy. This best illustrates:

• Consequentialism
• Ethical Egoism
• Kantianism
• Relativism

Which theory focuses on outcomes and states the ends justify the means?

• Kantianism
• Consequentialism
• Relativism
• Divine Command Theory

Ethical Egoism states that an action is right if it:

• Follows religious rules
• Benefits the individual
• Benefits the majority
• Respects cultural norms

Which of the following is an example of Relativism?

• Refusing to work on a gambling website due to religious beliefs
• Believing file sharing is okay because your culture accepts it
• Refusing to steal because it’s against the law
• Always telling the truth, regardless of the outcome

In the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal, what was the primary ethical issue?

• Plagiarism of code
• Unauthorized collection and use of personal data
• Hacking into government systems
• Selling defective products

Which is NOT one of the characteristics of a professional?

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Selfishness
• Respect for privacy

White Hat hackers are also known as:

• Ethical hackers
• Malicious hackers
• Spy hackers
• Illegal hackers

Which level of computer ethics focuses on individual responsibility, like not pirating software?

• Personal level
• Professional level
• Societal level
• Global level