Social and Professional Issues Prelim Exam

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What is the primary focus of the field of Social and Professional Issues?

• Only the technical specifications of new software.
• The intersection of technology, society, and professional practice.
• Historical programming languages.
• Advanced mathematical theories for computing.

Which ethical framework judges actions solely by their outcomes and consequences?

• Deontological Ethics
• Virtue Ethics
• Consequentialism
• Care Ethics

A formal document that outlines the mission, values, and principles of a profession is known as a:

• Business contract
• Technical manual
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Marketing brochure

The GDPR principle that means you should only collect data necessary for your stated purpose is:

• Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
• Purpose Limitation
• Data Minimization
• Accountability

Which of the following is a core privacy right that allows an individual to request the deletion of their personal data?

• Right to Access
• Right to Rectification
• Right to Erasure
• Right to Object

The "Skills Divide," part of the digital divide, refers to:

• The lack of internet infrastructure in rural areas.
• The gap in digital literacy and technical competency.
• The high cost of smartphones.
• The difference in internet speeds between countries.

Which of the following is a key challenge posed by digital transformation?

• Decreased need for digital literacy
• Ensuring equitable access to digital opportunities
• The elimination of remote work
• Reduced global interconnectedness

According to Virtue Ethics, a moral action is one that:

• Maximizes happiness for the greatest number.
• Follows a set of universal moral rules.
• Would be performed by a person with excellent character traits.
• Is agreed upon in a social contract to maximize mutual benefit.

A key strength of Deontological Ethics is:

• Its flexibility in different situations.
• Its clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
• Its unwavering adherence to moral duties like honesty, regardless of consequences.
• Its emphasis on compassion and caring for relationships.