WGU D333 Pre- Assessment Version (Latest 2025/ 2026
Update) Ethics in Technology Exam| Questions and
Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
What is an example of corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
A. The CEO of an internet provider takes a large end-of-year bonus while
shareholders lose money on the dwindling stock value.
B. A software company outsources its production facility to another location to
take advantage of a tax loophole.
C. A large technology company dumps old electronic waste in impoverished third-
world countries.
D. A local IT firm invests in green energy by partnering with a small business to
install solar panels in the office. - ANSWER D
What does the Bathsheba syndrome refer to?
A. The National Security agency (NSA) incident
B. The WikiLeaks incident
C. Moral corruption of the general public
D. Ethical failure of people in power - ANSWER D.
,What is defined as a concept by which organizations assimilate social and
environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their
stakeholders?
A. CSR
B. BSA
C. FCC
D. GAAP - ANSWER A
According to Aristotle's virtue ethics, what should be the nature of a person who
wants to donate something to an orphanage?
A. Courteous
B. Tolerant
C. Frugal
D. Generous - ANSWER D
What is one outcome leaders should be aware of when making organizational
decisions? - ANSWER Increasing profits and revenues
A person breaks a traffic law in order to get a critically injured man to a hospital.
,Which decision-making behavior describes this action?
A. Ethical and legal
B. Unethical and illegal
C. Ethical and illegal
D. Unethical and legal - ANSWER C
Why is it important for IT professionals to incorporate good ethical practices? -
ANSWER So that employees are prepared to handle situations
that could lead to misconduct.
Why is it important for leaders to understand how technology affects their
organization's daily practices?
A. To increase the organization's global footprint
B. To understand possible legal ramifications
C. To increase the workload of the technical department
D. To maintain the interest of their employees - ANSWER B
What is an example of an IT professional demonstrating a commitment to ethics?
, A. An IT professional's company has an acceptable use policy for employees, She
sets up an incognito browser, so she can surf social media sites without the boss
knowing.
B. An IT professional wants to do a side project for a local business. He checks his
employer's company policy handbook first to avoid a conflict of interest.
C. An IT professional is trying to get her best friend hires at her office. After the
friend is hired, she discloses the relationship to HR.
D. An IT professional works for a mobile data provider. He uses his administrative
log-on privileges to secretly check a friend's account. - ANSWER
B
What does PAPA stand for?
A. Personal, actualism, privacy, and access
B. Privacy, accuracy, property, and access
C. Political, analysis, personal, and accuracy
D. Personal, Actualism, property, and access - ANSWER B
Many computer-enabled equipment including tablets, smartphones, and vehicles
is used to track the location of users. Corporations issue these devices to their
employees to help them perform their jobs more efficiently. IT personnel can work
remotely to assist customers and clients with various technology issues and
projects. Some professionals are also provided a company-owned vehicle with
GPS capabilities, which gives the employer 24/7 access to the employee's
movements.
Update) Ethics in Technology Exam| Questions and
Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
What is an example of corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
A. The CEO of an internet provider takes a large end-of-year bonus while
shareholders lose money on the dwindling stock value.
B. A software company outsources its production facility to another location to
take advantage of a tax loophole.
C. A large technology company dumps old electronic waste in impoverished third-
world countries.
D. A local IT firm invests in green energy by partnering with a small business to
install solar panels in the office. - ANSWER D
What does the Bathsheba syndrome refer to?
A. The National Security agency (NSA) incident
B. The WikiLeaks incident
C. Moral corruption of the general public
D. Ethical failure of people in power - ANSWER D.
,What is defined as a concept by which organizations assimilate social and
environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their
stakeholders?
A. CSR
B. BSA
C. FCC
D. GAAP - ANSWER A
According to Aristotle's virtue ethics, what should be the nature of a person who
wants to donate something to an orphanage?
A. Courteous
B. Tolerant
C. Frugal
D. Generous - ANSWER D
What is one outcome leaders should be aware of when making organizational
decisions? - ANSWER Increasing profits and revenues
A person breaks a traffic law in order to get a critically injured man to a hospital.
,Which decision-making behavior describes this action?
A. Ethical and legal
B. Unethical and illegal
C. Ethical and illegal
D. Unethical and legal - ANSWER C
Why is it important for IT professionals to incorporate good ethical practices? -
ANSWER So that employees are prepared to handle situations
that could lead to misconduct.
Why is it important for leaders to understand how technology affects their
organization's daily practices?
A. To increase the organization's global footprint
B. To understand possible legal ramifications
C. To increase the workload of the technical department
D. To maintain the interest of their employees - ANSWER B
What is an example of an IT professional demonstrating a commitment to ethics?
, A. An IT professional's company has an acceptable use policy for employees, She
sets up an incognito browser, so she can surf social media sites without the boss
knowing.
B. An IT professional wants to do a side project for a local business. He checks his
employer's company policy handbook first to avoid a conflict of interest.
C. An IT professional is trying to get her best friend hires at her office. After the
friend is hired, she discloses the relationship to HR.
D. An IT professional works for a mobile data provider. He uses his administrative
log-on privileges to secretly check a friend's account. - ANSWER
B
What does PAPA stand for?
A. Personal, actualism, privacy, and access
B. Privacy, accuracy, property, and access
C. Political, analysis, personal, and accuracy
D. Personal, Actualism, property, and access - ANSWER B
Many computer-enabled equipment including tablets, smartphones, and vehicles
is used to track the location of users. Corporations issue these devices to their
employees to help them perform their jobs more efficiently. IT personnel can work
remotely to assist customers and clients with various technology issues and
projects. Some professionals are also provided a company-owned vehicle with
GPS capabilities, which gives the employer 24/7 access to the employee's
movements.
