Ethics in Human-Computer Interaction Quiz

What is the main goal of studying ethics in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)?

• To improve software performance

• To learn programming standards

• To ensure design decisions respect users’ rights and well-being

• To increase company profits

Which of the following best describes an ethical dilemma in HCI?

• Choosing between different programming languages

• Deciding whether to collect personal data without users’ knowledge

• Fixing software bugs

• Testing network performance

The Facebook “emotional contagion” experiment (2014) is an example of:

• Ethical use of data

• Uninformed consent and emotional manipulation

• Security testing

• AI model training

What ethical concern did the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal highlight?

• Lack of innovation in AI

• Poor visual interface design

• Data exploitation and violation of user consent

• Weak password management

What was the goal of Mark Zuckerberg’s Senate hearing in 2018?

• To launch a new product

• To address data privacy, transparency, and misuse

• To discuss AI development

• To defend Facebook’s advertising policies

Which ethical theory focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number?

• Virtue ethics

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Rights-based ethics

In a utilitarian approach to HCI, a company might justify tracking users if:

• It benefits most users despite minor privacy loss

• It’s required by law

• It’s the easiest to code

• No one complains

Deontology emphasizes:

• Outcomes and happiness

• Duties, rules, and moral obligations

• Company growth

• Technical innovation

Which HCI practice violates deontological ethics?

• Providing clear privacy settings

• Hiding the “unsubscribe” button to reduce cancellations

• Designing for accessibility

• Offering honest consent forms

Virtue ethics focuses on:

• Rules and laws

• Consequences of actions

• The moral character of the designer

• Cost–benefit analysis