D333 Ethics in Technology - Set 1 - Part 1

Correct Answer: Choose alternatives

The decision-making process requires evaluating all possible alternatives before a decision is finalized. In this case, the environmental impact could have been mitigated by choosing a solution that reduces emissions consistently rather than just during tests. The other options, such as defining the problem, evaluating results, or implementing the decision, occur at different stages of the ethical decision-making process and do not directly address evaluating the environmental alternatives.

Correct Answer: Discouraging software piracy

IT professionals must discourage unethical practices such as software piracy and ensure that information is shared responsibly. Providing unlimited access or encouraging unchecked data sharing could lead to serious ethical breaches.

Correct Answer: Sustainability

The CSR-related goal of a supply chain is to ensure sustainability, which involves meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The other options, such as cost reduction, innovation, and profit maximization, may be important but are not the primary focus in the context of CSR.

Correct Answer: Smishing

Smishing involves the use of text messages to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as personal details or financial information, which can then be exploited.

Correct Answer: Provide benchmarks for self-assessment

A professional code of ethics helps IT professionals evaluate their behavior and practices by providing benchmarks for self-assessment. It focuses on ethical behavior rather than job security, financial guidelines, or productivity.

Correct Answer: Inventions and tools

A patent protects inventions and tools by granting exclusive rights to their creators. Other items, such as logos, brand names, artwork, and slogans, are typically covered by trademarks and copyrights.

Correct Answer: Integrity

Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered during storage and transmission. Confidentiality, availability, and access control relate to other security concerns but do not specifically focus on data accuracy.

Correct Answer: Conflict of interest

A conflict of interest occurs when the consulting firm stands to benefit from recommending additional services, which could compromise the objectivity of the audit.

Correct Answer: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

The GLBA governs how financial institutions handle consumers' PII, including requirements for privacy and data protection. HIPAA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and COPPA focus on other sectors.

Correct Answer: Deontology

Deontology emphasizes following one's moral duty regardless of the consequences. In this case, the professional feels obligated to report the vulnerability to uphold ethical standards.

Correct Answer: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

COPPA was enacted to protect children's privacy online and ensure that websites targeting children under 13 follow strict guidelines, including parental consent for data collection.

Correct Answer: Health information exchange (HIE)

HIE enables the secure and efficient transfer of health-related information across different healthcare facilities, ensuring faster and more accurate communication.

Correct Answer: To identify vulnerabilities

White hat hackers are ethical hackers whose goal is to identify security vulnerabilities so they can be fixed, preventing malicious attacks.

Correct Answer: Relativism

Relativism suggests that ethical standards vary based on cultural norms. In this case, the manager is using cultural relativism to justify bribery.

Correct Answer: Increased vulnerability to security breaches

BYOD policies can improve productivity, but they also introduce security risks as personal devices may not have the same level of protection as company-owned equipment.

Correct Answer: Prioritization of personal loyalty

Personal loyalty and ignoring professional ethical standards can drive unethical behavior like resume inflation. Compensation may be a factor, but it's not an ethical challenge in this context.

Correct Answer: Increased potential for inappropriate content access

Unrestricted internet access in a corporate environment increases the risk of employees accessing inappropriate or harmful content, which can lead to legal and reputational risks for the company.

Correct Answer: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The GDPR was implemented to ensure strong data protection for individuals within the EU and applies to companies that handle personal data both inside and outside the EU. The other laws focus on different sectors or regions.

Correct Answer: Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism is based on the principle of maximizing positive outcomes for the greatest number of people. Deontology and virtue ethics focus on moral rules and character traits, respectively, while relativism is based on subjective viewpoints.

Correct Answer: Misrepresentation charges

Failing to provide accurate and complete information about vulnerabilities can result in misrepresentation charges, as the company has not fully disclosed the risks involved in its analysis.