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This document reviews key topics commonly covered in WGU C961 Ethics in Technology, including ethical decision-making in IT, data privacy, cybersecurity ethics, intellectual property, professional responsibility, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. It is structured as a study guide to support understanding of ethical principles in technology and their application in real-world scenarios. The material focuses on concept mastery and exam preparation rather than reproduction of actual exam questions or answers.

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C961 - ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY -
UNIT QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+2026
Bathsheba syndrome - answer-The moral corruption of people in power, which is often
facilitated by a tendency for people to look the other way when their leaders act
inappropriately.



code of ethics - answer-A statement that highlights an organization's key ethical issues
and identifies the overarching values and principles that are important to the
organization and its decision-making.



corporate compliance officer

OR

corporate ethics officer - answer-A senior-level manager who provides an organization
with vision and leadership in the area of business conduct.



corporate social responsibility (CSR) - answer-The concept that an organization should
act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on its shareholders,
consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers.



ethics - answer-A code of behavior that is defined by the group to which an individual
belongs.



integrity - answer-Adherence to a personal code of principles.



law - answer-A system of rules that govern what we can and cannot do.

, morals - answer-The personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her
decisions about what is right and what is wrong.



problem statement - answer-A clear, concise description of the issue that needs to be
addressed.



social audit - answer-A process whereby an organization reviews how well it is meeting
its ethical and social responsibility goals and communicates its new goals for the
upcoming year.



software piracy - answer-A form of copyright infringement that involves making copies
of software or enabling others to access software to which they are not entitled.



supply chain sustainability - answer-A component of corporate social responsibility
(CSR) that focuses on developing and maintaining a supply chain that meets the needs
of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
needs.



stakeholder - answer-Someone who stands to gain or lose, depending on how a
particular situation is resolved.



vice - answer-A habit of unacceptable behavior.



virtue - answer-A habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable.



advanced persistent threat (APT) - answer-A network attack in which an intruder gains
access to a network and stays there - undetected - with the intention of stealing data
over a long period of time (weeks or even months).



antivirus software - answer-Software that scans for a specific sequence of bytes, known
as a virus signature, that indicates the presence of a specific virus.

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