WorksheetsYear 9 IoE Lessons 9&10 - Ethics in the Internet of Things
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
A network of computers connected to the internet.
An ecosystem of physical devices embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and actuators that connect and exchange data.
A type of social media platform.
A new type of smartphone.
What is one of the main purposes of IoT technology?
To make human life more complicated.
To simplify and make human life more comfortable with efficiency and productivity.
To replace human interaction entirely.
To create more social media platforms.
Which of the following is an ethical concern related to IoT?
The cost of devices.
Property rights and privacy of information.
The speed of internet connection.
The colour of devices.
What is a potential risk of IoT in health applications?
Increased battery life of devices.
Using data without the patient's permission.
Improved patient-doctor communication.
Faster internet speeds.
What is a concern regarding IoT and public and private life?
IoT will make public life more private.
IoT will make the borderlines between private and public life transparent.
IoT will eliminate the need for public spaces.
IoT will make private life more public.
What is a potential consequence of an IoT attack on a medical application?
Improved patient health.
Wrong medication due to altered patient information.
Faster recovery times.
Increased hospital visits.
What is one way to encourage users to enrol in IoT networks?
By offering free devices.
By applying effective technical solutions like advanced encryption techniques.
By reducing internet speeds.
By limiting device functionality.
Who wrote the laws of robotics that are considered in applying ethics to IoT?
Albert Einstein.
Isaac Asimov.
Stephen Hawking.
Nikola Tesla.
What does the first law of robotics state?
A robot must obey all human commands.
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must protect its own existence at all costs.
A robot must always prioritise its own tasks.
What is the main challenge in introducing ethics to machines?
Machines are too expensive.
Technology has no inherent ethics.
Machines are too slow.
Machines are too complex.
What is a common security measure for protecting IoT devices?
Using default passwords.
Sharing passwords with everyone.
Implementing strong encryption protocols.
Disabling all security features.
