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WGU D333 Pre-Assessment Ethics In Technology Questions
And Answers With Latest Study Updates
Attempt #1
Status: Not Passed
1. Two programmers disagree about which philosophical theory is best suited for their autonomous vehicles.
One programmer suggests their vehicle should always choose the greatest good for the greatest number of
people.
Which philosophical theory encapsulates this stance?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
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YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
2.
Virtue ethics
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Kantian ethics
3. What is the difference between ethics and morals?
CORRECT
YOUR ANSWER ANSWER
Ethics reflect personal principles, whereas morals reflect a societal code of
behavior.
Ethics reflect personal principles, whereas morals reflect a system of
rules.
Ethics reflect a societal code of behavior, whereas morals reflect personal
principles.
Ethics reflect a system of rules, whereas morals reflect personal principles.
An IT company holds itself accountable for how its actions affect its shareholders, consumers,
employees, community, the environment, and suppliers.
What is this company demonstrating?
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ANSWER ANSWER
Corporate code of ethics
Environmental, social, and governance policies
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Supply chain sustainability
4. A homeowners' association (HOA) installs license plate readers after an increase in reported crime in the
neighborhood. Two domestic workers petition the HOA, requesting that their data be deleted to protect
their privacy. The HOA considers this but denies their request, citing the greater need for security
protection for residents.
Which ethical theory does this represent?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Deontology
Virtue
5. A project team at an animal welfare agency is using predictive analytics to help take animals out of abusive
environments. The algorithm the team designed has a false positive rate that is higher than zero, which
means that some animals could be removed erroneously if the algorithm's recommendations are followed.
The project owner understands that pets may wrongfully be removed from loving healthy homes but
decides to use the algorithm anyway because it will happen only a small percentage of the time.
Which ethical theory does this represent?
Relativism
6. A developer creates video games based on real war scenarios and designs characters that mimic real
people from world events. The video game hAacsc ceosnsitbeinlity pPeorclieciyved aAsc
ecxecsesisbsiilviteylyS evtiotilnegnst and rewards players who inflict the most harm on other players' virtual
characters. The developer knows that these are simulated acts that depict real war scenarios to create an
immersive experience for players but is concerned about the impact on their moral character.
5/22/25, 7:47 PM WGU Student Portal
Help Articles
WGU D333 Pre-Assessment Ethics In Technology Questions
And Answers With Latest Study Updates
Attempt #1
Status: Not Passed
1. Two programmers disagree about which philosophical theory is best suited for their autonomous vehicles.
One programmer suggests their vehicle should always choose the greatest good for the greatest number of
people.
Which philosophical theory encapsulates this stance?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
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YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
2.
Virtue ethics
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Kantian ethics
3. What is the difference between ethics and morals?
CORRECT
YOUR ANSWER ANSWER
Ethics reflect personal principles, whereas morals reflect a societal code of
behavior.
Ethics reflect personal principles, whereas morals reflect a system of
rules.
Ethics reflect a societal code of behavior, whereas morals reflect personal
principles.
Ethics reflect a system of rules, whereas morals reflect personal principles.
An IT company holds itself accountable for how its actions affect its shareholders, consumers,
employees, community, the environment, and suppliers.
What is this company demonstrating?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Corporate code of ethics
Environmental, social, and governance policies
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Supply chain sustainability
4. A homeowners' association (HOA) installs license plate readers after an increase in reported crime in the
neighborhood. Two domestic workers petition the HOA, requesting that their data be deleted to protect
their privacy. The HOA considers this but denies their request, citing the greater need for security
protection for residents.
Which ethical theory does this represent?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Deontology
Virtue
5. A project team at an animal welfare agency is using predictive analytics to help take animals out of abusive
environments. The algorithm the team designed has a false positive rate that is higher than zero, which
means that some animals could be removed erroneously if the algorithm's recommendations are followed.
The project owner understands that pets may wrongfully be removed from loving healthy homes but
decides to use the algorithm anyway because it will happen only a small percentage of the time.
Which ethical theory does this represent?
Relativism
6. A developer creates video games based on real war scenarios and designs characters that mimic real
people from world events. The video game hAacsc ceosnsitbeinlity pPeorclieciyved aAsc
ecxecsesisbsiilviteylyS evtiotilnegnst and rewards players who inflict the most harm on other players' virtual
characters. The developer knows that these are simulated acts that depict real war scenarios to create an
immersive experience for players but is concerned about the impact on their moral character.
