WorksheetsCMSC Mod 1.1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Ethics comes from the Greek word ethike, which means "character." Based on this, which of the following best describes ethics?
A set of legal rules enforced by the government
A collection of beliefs about right and wrong that guide behavior
A personal opinion that varies from person to person
A system that guarantees people will always make good choices
In a society, ethical rules often contradict each other. Which scenario best illustrates this conflict?
A law student follows legal rules to pass an exam
A doctor refuses to treat a patient because they cannot pay
A person debates whether to return extra change a cashier mistakenly gave them
A company enforces strict environmental policies to reduce pollution
IT professionals often have ethical responsibilities beyond technical work. Which of the following is an ethical duty of a computing professional?
Maximizing company profits at any cost
Hiding software vulnerabilities to protect company reputation
Developing secure and reliable systems for users
Selling user data to advertisers for financial gain
A programmer is known for writing excellent code but is caught manipulating system logs to hide mistakes. How does this affect their ethics and reputation?
Ethics and reputation remain strong because mistakes are common
Reputation is harmed, but ethics remain intact since no one was hurt
Both ethics and reputation are damaged due to dishonesty
Neither ethics nor reputation is affected as long as the project succeeds
Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Which action best demonstrates integrity in an IT workplace?
Ignoring a critical bug because fixing it would take too much time
Using company resources for personal projects when nobody is checking
Reporting a mistake you made, even if it could cost the company money
Taking shortcuts in coding to meet deadlines faster
Data integrity ensures accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Which of the following actions reflects personal integrity in the same way?
Changing project details to fit the expected outcome
Sticking to one’s moral principles even under pressure
Making decisions based on what benefits oneself the most
Following rules only when someone is supervising
Which of the following correctly matches the differences between morals, ethics, and laws?
Morals are personal beliefs, ethics are professional standards, laws are government-enforced rules
Morals apply only to religious people, ethics apply to everyone, laws are optional
Morals change frequently, ethics are personal, laws are constant
Morals come from companies, ethics come from governments, laws come from individuals
You are an IT manager hiring a new employee. One candidate has excellent skills but was previously caught hacking into a competitor’s system. What ethical values should guide your hiring decision?
Justice and fairness – everyone deserves a second chance
Integrity and trust – past actions reflect future behavior
Profitability – if they’re talented, their past doesn’t matter
Loyalty – if they stay loyal to your company, it’s fine
Why is ethical behavior important in a professional setting?
It ensures employees follow company orders without question
It creates trust, credibility, and fairness in decision-making
It prevents innovation by enforcing strict moral codes
It eliminates the need for legal rules and guidelines
An AI-powered hiring system is found to be biased against certain applicants due to flawed data. What is the ethical responsibility of the company using this system?
Ignore the issue since AI makes unbiased decisions
Acknowledge the bias, improve the data, and make the system fairer
Continue using the system as long as hiring results are profitable
Shut down the AI system and rely only on human hiring managers
Ethical Choices in Computing:
A programmer discovers a major security flaw in their company’s app. If the flaw is exposed, it could damage the company’s reputation. What should they do?
Keep silent to protect their job and the company’s image
Report the flaw to their supervisor and suggest a fix
Publicly expose the flaw on social media
Sell the information to a competitor
What is an Ethical Dilemma?
An ethical dilemma occurs when a person must choose between two conflicting moral principles. Which of the following best represents an ethical dilemma?
A manager must choose whether to fire an underperforming employee
A student must decide whether to cheat on an exam to pass the course
A doctor must choose between saving one patient or five with limited resources
A software engineer must decide between accepting a higher-paying job or staying loyal to their current employer
A Friend's Cheating
You see your best friend copying answers during an exam. Reporting them might ruin your friendship, but staying silent allows them to act unfairly. What ethical conflict is at play?
Integrity vs. Obedience
Honesty vs. Loyalty
Justice vs. Compassion
Law vs. Personal Beliefs
A student has a big project deadline but hasn’t finished their work. They find a well-written project online and consider submitting it as their own. What ethical principle is being tested?
Responsibility vs. Pressure
Fairness vs. Self-interest
Hard work vs. Academic dishonesty
All of the above
Piracy of Digital Content
A student wants to use a premium software for a project but cannot afford it. They find a pirated version online. What ethical dilemma do they face?
Respect for intellectual property vs. Financial constraints
Security risks vs. Convenience
Legal consequences vs. Educational needs
All of the above
