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WorksheetsDigital Ethics, Security, and Society Worksheet
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In AI ethics, the “black box problem” refers to:
Data loss due to encryption
Difficulty in understanding how AI makes decisions
Hidden malware in cloud systems
Lack of transparency in file storage
What is the ethical issue with facial recognition technology?
High storage cost
Infringement of privacy and potential bias
Slow processing speed
Inaccuracy in bright light
Which social media platform was accused of enabling misinformation during the 2016 U.S. election?
TikTok
Which dark web marketplace that sold drugs was famously shut down by the FBI in 2013?
CryptoHub
Silk Road
DarkBay
TorMarket
What is “cyberbullying”?
Sending spam emails
Online harassment or threats
Software corruption
Data theft
What does the GDPR aim to protect?
Intellectual property
Personal data and privacy
Internet speed
Software patents
Which famous whistleblower revealed classified documents showing global internet surveillance by the NSA?
Julian Assange
Edward Snowden
Chelsea Manning
Mark Zuckerberg
What is the main risk of using quantum computers in cybersecurity?
They can instantly decrypt modern encryption methods
They generate too much heat
They are easily hacked
They cannot perform parallel processing
Which of the following is an example of “surveillance capitalism”?
Selling user data for targeted advertising
National security monitoring
Employee attendance tracking
Public CCTV systems
Which of the following companies faced major controversy for exploiting gig workers’ data in 2020?
Amazon
Uber
Alibaba
Which country introduced the world’s first law to regulate AI systems (AI Act)?
USA
Japan
China
European Union
The Pegasus spyware was developed by:
Anonymous
NSO Group (Israel)
CIA
Google DeepMind
The Stuxnet worm was primarily designed to target:
Banking systems
Iranian nuclear facilities
Facebook servers
U.S. military satellites
Which of the following is a form of social engineering attack?
SQL Injection
Phishing
Brute Force
Denial of Service
What is one of the biggest privacy concerns with social media?
Too many memes
Personal data being shared without consent
Too few followers
Low brightness
Which attack involves modifying transactions during online communication?
Man-in-the-Middle attack
SQL injection
Keylogging
DNS poisoning
Which term describes manipulating algorithms to amplify certain narratives or misinformation online?
Algorithmic bias
Digital propaganda
Shadow banning
Bot optimization
Which is a documented consequence of weaponized disinformation during elections?
Clearer voter information
Undermined electoral legitimacy and suppressed or manipulated voter behaviour
Increased voter turnout with more accurate knowledge
Faster ballot counting
Why is the growth of “ransomware-as-a-service” particularly alarming for society?
It increases legal compliance
It lowers the skill barrier so more actors can attack hospitals, schools, and infrastructure
It helps small businesses secure data
It improves antivirus performance
What is the potential human cost when autonomous weapon systems misidentify targets due to biased data or errors?
Faster humanitarian responses
Accidental civilian casualties and accountability gaps
Cheaper weapons only
Better GPS accuracy
