WGU D333 ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY
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1. Which ethical framework focuses on the inherent character of a person rather than specific
actions or rules?
A. Utilitarianism
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Deontology
D. Social Contract Theory
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Virtue ethics emphasizes the role of character and virtue in
moral philosophy rather than either doing one’s duty or acting in order to bring about good
consequences.
2. An IT professional discovers a critical security flaw in a client’s system but is told by their
manager to ignore it to meet a deadline. Which action best aligns with the ACM Code of
Ethics?
A. Obey the manager to maintain professional hierarchy.
,B. Resign immediately without disclosing the flaw.
C. Wait until the deadline passes and then fix it quietly.
D. Report the flaw to the client, even if it bypasses the manager.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The ACM Code of Ethics mandates that the public good is the
primary consideration, and professionals must disclose any signs of system danger that
might result in serious personal or social harm.
3. Which law primarily regulates the privacy and security of health information in the United
States?
A. FERPA
B. HIPAA
C. GDPR
D. COPPA
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
sets national standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.
4. A software developer uses code from a public repository that is licensed under the ‘GNU
General Public License (GPL)’. What is a key requirement of this license?
A. The developer must pay a royalty to the original author.
, B. Any derivative work must also be released under the GPL.
C. The developer can keep their new software closed-source.
D. The code can only be used for non-profit purposes.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The GPL is a ‘copyleft’ license, meaning any derivative works
must also be open source and licensed under the same terms.
5. In the context of the Digital Divide, which term describes the difference in the ability to use
technology effectively due to lack of skills?
A. Empowerment Divide
B. Usability Divide
C. Access Divide
D. Infrastructure Divide
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The empowerment divide refers to the gap in skills and
knowledge required to use technology to its full potential.
6. Which ethical theory evaluates the morality of an action based on its ability to provide the
greatest good for the greatest number of people?
A. Kantianism
B. Utilitarianism
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. Which ethical framework focuses on the inherent character of a person rather than specific
actions or rules?
A. Utilitarianism
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Deontology
D. Social Contract Theory
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Virtue ethics emphasizes the role of character and virtue in
moral philosophy rather than either doing one’s duty or acting in order to bring about good
consequences.
2. An IT professional discovers a critical security flaw in a client’s system but is told by their
manager to ignore it to meet a deadline. Which action best aligns with the ACM Code of
Ethics?
A. Obey the manager to maintain professional hierarchy.
,B. Resign immediately without disclosing the flaw.
C. Wait until the deadline passes and then fix it quietly.
D. Report the flaw to the client, even if it bypasses the manager.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The ACM Code of Ethics mandates that the public good is the
primary consideration, and professionals must disclose any signs of system danger that
might result in serious personal or social harm.
3. Which law primarily regulates the privacy and security of health information in the United
States?
A. FERPA
B. HIPAA
C. GDPR
D. COPPA
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
sets national standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.
4. A software developer uses code from a public repository that is licensed under the ‘GNU
General Public License (GPL)’. What is a key requirement of this license?
A. The developer must pay a royalty to the original author.
, B. Any derivative work must also be released under the GPL.
C. The developer can keep their new software closed-source.
D. The code can only be used for non-profit purposes.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The GPL is a ‘copyleft’ license, meaning any derivative works
must also be open source and licensed under the same terms.
5. In the context of the Digital Divide, which term describes the difference in the ability to use
technology effectively due to lack of skills?
A. Empowerment Divide
B. Usability Divide
C. Access Divide
D. Infrastructure Divide
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The empowerment divide refers to the gap in skills and
knowledge required to use technology to its full potential.
6. Which ethical theory evaluates the morality of an action based on its ability to provide the
greatest good for the greatest number of people?
A. Kantianism
B. Utilitarianism
