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◉ A computer animator for a children's show is reviewing the draft of
script. In the script, the main character engages in behavior that seems to
encourage dishonesty. The animator expresses a concern to the director,
citing the need to help improve the moral character of all viewers.
Which theory best exemplifies the animator's reasoning? Answer: Virtue
Ethics
◉ A manager for a cybersecurity company is prepping an employee for
an upcoming sales trip. During the prep, the manager tells the employee
they should use their company card to buy lavish gifts for any potential
clients. When the employee expresses concern about bribery, the
manager responds that in some cultures bribery is perfectly acceptable.
Which theory best exemplifies the manager's reasoning? Answer:
Relativism
◉ Nadia is a hacktivist who targets oil refining companies. She
primarily focuses on deleting important client information, as well as
, human resources records. While Nadia acknowledges that her actions do
hurt some people, she justifies it by stating that it is for the greater good.
Which theory best exemplifies Nadia's reasoning? Answer:
Utilitarianism - The most good for the most people
◉ Deron breaks a video game controller in a fit of rage. To avoid
making his roommate angry with him, Deron claims the dog knocked it
out of his hands and down some stairs.
What best describes Deron's actions? Answer: Unethical/Legal
◉ Which ethics-related consideration is addressed by the California
Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 and its amendments? Answer: Do
not track signals
◉ Which two aspects of an IT worker's responsibilities involve ethical
issues that might arise in the relationship between IT workers and IT
users? Answer: Discouraging software piracy and Controlling
information sharing
◉ A well-respected IT professional from a small software company uses
resume inflation when searching for a new position.