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WGU D333 Ethics in Technology –
Complete Key Terms and Concept Review
from the "Ethics in Information
Technology" Textbook
What is the meaning of ethics in the context of ethical judgment?
Answer: The code of behavior defined by a group an individual belongs to
Which area of ethical concerns in IT deals directly with information ownership?
Answer: Property
A car manufacturer decides to alter its emission testing to pass regulatory
requirements. The emission reduction system is only used during tests. The system
is not engaged during normal driving conditions in order to improve fuel
efficiency, torque, and acceleration. Which step in the ethical decision-making
process should have been used to evaluate the environmental impact of this
decision?
Answer: Choose Alternatives
Which two ways may advances in technology affect common ethical assumptions?
Answer: Companies take advantage of their privileged access to personal user data
to benefit their shareholders.
Which ethics-related consideration is addressed by the California Online Privacy
Protection Act of 2003 and its amendments?
Answer: Do Not Track Signals
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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
Controlling Information Sharing
A well-respected IT professional from a small software company uses resume
inflation when searching for a new position. Which two ethical challenges may
encourage this behavior?
Answer: Prioritization of Personal Loyalty
Disregard for the Professional Code of Conduct
What is an objective of a professional code of ethics in IT?
Answer: Provide Benchmarks for Self-Assessment
Which type of cyberattack uses text messages to trick victims into disclosing
personal information that can subsequently be exploited for a financial gain?
Answer: Smishing
What is the goal of a white hat hacker in cyberattacks in IT?
Answer: To identify vulnerabilities of a company's information system to
remediate them
Which major U.S. regulation governs the collection, disclosure, and protection of
consumers' personally identifiable information (PII) data by companies that
provide financial products and services?
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Answer: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
What are the consequences of more lenient bring-your-own-devices (BYOD)
policies for IT?
Answer: Increased productivity and increased vulnerability to data system breaches
What are two reasons why professional codes of ethics in IT are important?
Answer: They identify the unacceptable behaviors for interacting with customers.
They identify the acceptable behaviors for interacting with customers.
What is the primary goal for a supply chain relating to corporate social
responsibility (CSR)?
Answer: Sustainability
Which aspect of the computer security triad provides guidance when dealing with
data accuracy in IT?
Answer: Integrity
An IT professional wants the proper credentials and knowledge that are required to
collect data from devices affected by cyberattacks to ensure such data would be
admissible as evidence in a court of law. Which two certifications should the IT
professional obtain?
Answer: Certified Computer Examiner
EnCase Certified Examiner
WGU D333 Ethics in Technology –
Complete Key Terms and Concept Review
from the "Ethics in Information
Technology" Textbook
What is the meaning of ethics in the context of ethical judgment?
Answer: The code of behavior defined by a group an individual belongs to
Which area of ethical concerns in IT deals directly with information ownership?
Answer: Property
A car manufacturer decides to alter its emission testing to pass regulatory
requirements. The emission reduction system is only used during tests. The system
is not engaged during normal driving conditions in order to improve fuel
efficiency, torque, and acceleration. Which step in the ethical decision-making
process should have been used to evaluate the environmental impact of this
decision?
Answer: Choose Alternatives
Which two ways may advances in technology affect common ethical assumptions?
Answer: Companies take advantage of their privileged access to personal user data
to benefit their shareholders.
Which ethics-related consideration is addressed by the California Online Privacy
Protection Act of 2003 and its amendments?
Answer: Do Not Track Signals
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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
Controlling Information Sharing
A well-respected IT professional from a small software company uses resume
inflation when searching for a new position. Which two ethical challenges may
encourage this behavior?
Answer: Prioritization of Personal Loyalty
Disregard for the Professional Code of Conduct
What is an objective of a professional code of ethics in IT?
Answer: Provide Benchmarks for Self-Assessment
Which type of cyberattack uses text messages to trick victims into disclosing
personal information that can subsequently be exploited for a financial gain?
Answer: Smishing
What is the goal of a white hat hacker in cyberattacks in IT?
Answer: To identify vulnerabilities of a company's information system to
remediate them
Which major U.S. regulation governs the collection, disclosure, and protection of
consumers' personally identifiable information (PII) data by companies that
provide financial products and services?
, 3|Page
Answer: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
What are the consequences of more lenient bring-your-own-devices (BYOD)
policies for IT?
Answer: Increased productivity and increased vulnerability to data system breaches
What are two reasons why professional codes of ethics in IT are important?
Answer: They identify the unacceptable behaviors for interacting with customers.
They identify the acceptable behaviors for interacting with customers.
What is the primary goal for a supply chain relating to corporate social
responsibility (CSR)?
Answer: Sustainability
Which aspect of the computer security triad provides guidance when dealing with
data accuracy in IT?
Answer: Integrity
An IT professional wants the proper credentials and knowledge that are required to
collect data from devices affected by cyberattacks to ensure such data would be
admissible as evidence in a court of law. Which two certifications should the IT
professional obtain?
Answer: Certified Computer Examiner
EnCase Certified Examiner
