WGU D333 ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. Which ethical framework focuses primarily on the outcomes or consequences of an action,
aiming to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
A. Deontology
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Utilitarianism
D. Social Contract Theory
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory that evaluates the
morality of an action based on its result, specifically the maximization of utility or
happiness for the majority.
2. Under the Kantian Deontological framework, what is the ‘Categorical Imperative’?
A. A moral law that is unconditional and applies to all rational beings regardless of their
desires.
B. The idea that ethics should be based on cultural norms.
,C. A rule that one must follow only if it leads to a desirable outcome.
D. The belief that the social contract dictates all moral obligations.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Kant’s Categorical Imperative suggests that you should act only
according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a
universal law.
3. Which of the following describes the ‘Virtue Ethics’ approach to decision-making?
A. Focusing on the character traits of a person rather than specific rules or consequences.
B. Following a set of strict professional rules.
C. Calculating the risk-to-reward ratio for all stakeholders.
D. Ensuring that all actions comply with local and international laws.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Virtue ethics, rooted in Aristotle’s teachings, emphasizes the
importance of developing good character traits (virtues) to guide ethical behavior.
4. The ‘Right to be Forgotten’ is a significant component of which privacy regulation?
A. HIPAA
B. FERPA
C. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
, D. GDPR
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU
includes the ‘Right to Erasure’ (Right to be Forgotten), allowing individuals to request the
deletion of their personal data.
5. A software engineer discovers a major security flaw in a product but is told by
management to ignore it to meet a release deadline. If the engineer reports this to a
regulatory agency, they are engaging in:
A. Corporate espionage
B. Whistleblowing
C. Insider trading
D. Social engineering
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Whistleblowing occurs when an employee reports illegal,
unethical, or dangerous activities within their organization to an external authority or the
public.
6. What is the primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002?
A. To improve corporate governance and prevent accounting fraud.
B. To regulate the use of H-1B visas in the tech industry.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. Which ethical framework focuses primarily on the outcomes or consequences of an action,
aiming to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
A. Deontology
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Utilitarianism
D. Social Contract Theory
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory that evaluates the
morality of an action based on its result, specifically the maximization of utility or
happiness for the majority.
2. Under the Kantian Deontological framework, what is the ‘Categorical Imperative’?
A. A moral law that is unconditional and applies to all rational beings regardless of their
desires.
B. The idea that ethics should be based on cultural norms.
,C. A rule that one must follow only if it leads to a desirable outcome.
D. The belief that the social contract dictates all moral obligations.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Kant’s Categorical Imperative suggests that you should act only
according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a
universal law.
3. Which of the following describes the ‘Virtue Ethics’ approach to decision-making?
A. Focusing on the character traits of a person rather than specific rules or consequences.
B. Following a set of strict professional rules.
C. Calculating the risk-to-reward ratio for all stakeholders.
D. Ensuring that all actions comply with local and international laws.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Virtue ethics, rooted in Aristotle’s teachings, emphasizes the
importance of developing good character traits (virtues) to guide ethical behavior.
4. The ‘Right to be Forgotten’ is a significant component of which privacy regulation?
A. HIPAA
B. FERPA
C. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
, D. GDPR
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU
includes the ‘Right to Erasure’ (Right to be Forgotten), allowing individuals to request the
deletion of their personal data.
5. A software engineer discovers a major security flaw in a product but is told by
management to ignore it to meet a release deadline. If the engineer reports this to a
regulatory agency, they are engaging in:
A. Corporate espionage
B. Whistleblowing
C. Insider trading
D. Social engineering
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Whistleblowing occurs when an employee reports illegal,
unethical, or dangerous activities within their organization to an external authority or the
public.
6. What is the primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002?
A. To improve corporate governance and prevent accounting fraud.
B. To regulate the use of H-1B visas in the tech industry.
