WGU D333 ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY EXAM 2025 |LEGAL AND ETHICAL
CONCEPTS|179 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe the significance of the Right to Financial Privacy Act in relation
to government surveillance.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act limits government access to
individuals' financial records, ensuring privacy rights.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act allows unrestricted access to
financial records for national security.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act mandates financial institutions to
report all transactions to the government.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act only applies to corporate
entities, not individuals.
2. What is the definition of software development methodology?
A method for assessing cybersecurity threats.
A set of programming languages used for software creation.
A standard, proven work process that enables systems analysts,
programmers, project managers, and others to make controlled
and orderly progress in developing high-quality software.
A framework for managing corporate social responsibility.
3. An employee received a text message (SMS) on their phone that asked
for them to confirm their social security number and date of birth. Of the
options below, what best describes what this employee has
experienced?
SPIM (A text/instant message spam)
Spear phishing is a phishing attack that targets a specific individual
or group
,Vishing (VOIP voice phishing; requires someone to call you)
, Smishing (A text/instant message SMS Phishing)
4. What does the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution
protect citizens from?
Double jeopardy
Unreasonable government searches
Self-incrimination
Excessive fines
5. What is the primary purpose of the Health Information Technology for
Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)?
To regulate cybersecurity threats in healthcare.
To define product liability in healthcare.
To establish privacy rights for patients.
To incentivize physicians and hospitals to implement electronic
health record systems.
6. How does bribery undermine ethical business practices?
Bribery undermines ethical business practices by creating an
unfair advantage and eroding trust.
Bribery is a common practice that enhances competition.
Bribery is a legal method of securing contracts.
Bribery ensures that all businesses have equal opportunities.
7. If a country is experiencing a contraction in its business cycle, what might
be a likely impact on its productivity rates?
Investment opportunities will increase, boosting productivity rates.
Fewer investment opportunities may arise, leading to lower
productivity rates.
, The country will experience a surge in outsourcing.
Productivity rates will remain unchanged regardless of the
business cycle.
8. Which two groups should an aircraft company inform to reduce potential
liability after discovering a software issue during testing?
Pilot training schools & Maintenance crews
Investors & Shareholders
Operator airlines & Regulatory authority
Media & General public
9. Describe how competitive markets can influence technological
innovation according to the text.
Competitive markets only benefit large corporations.
Technological innovation is unrelated to market competition.
More competitive markets for goods and services can provide
greater incentives for technological innovation and adoption.
Competitive markets reduce the need for technological
advancements.
10. In the False Claims Act, qui tam (who is well) has which characteristic?
Indicate that the plaintiff is bringing action on behalf of the
government as well as himself
Is a key to getting individuals to come forward with information
about potential false claims
Offers large monetary incentives and protection to the whistle
blower
All of the above
CONCEPTS|179 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe the significance of the Right to Financial Privacy Act in relation
to government surveillance.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act limits government access to
individuals' financial records, ensuring privacy rights.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act allows unrestricted access to
financial records for national security.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act mandates financial institutions to
report all transactions to the government.
The Right to Financial Privacy Act only applies to corporate
entities, not individuals.
2. What is the definition of software development methodology?
A method for assessing cybersecurity threats.
A set of programming languages used for software creation.
A standard, proven work process that enables systems analysts,
programmers, project managers, and others to make controlled
and orderly progress in developing high-quality software.
A framework for managing corporate social responsibility.
3. An employee received a text message (SMS) on their phone that asked
for them to confirm their social security number and date of birth. Of the
options below, what best describes what this employee has
experienced?
SPIM (A text/instant message spam)
Spear phishing is a phishing attack that targets a specific individual
or group
,Vishing (VOIP voice phishing; requires someone to call you)
, Smishing (A text/instant message SMS Phishing)
4. What does the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution
protect citizens from?
Double jeopardy
Unreasonable government searches
Self-incrimination
Excessive fines
5. What is the primary purpose of the Health Information Technology for
Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)?
To regulate cybersecurity threats in healthcare.
To define product liability in healthcare.
To establish privacy rights for patients.
To incentivize physicians and hospitals to implement electronic
health record systems.
6. How does bribery undermine ethical business practices?
Bribery undermines ethical business practices by creating an
unfair advantage and eroding trust.
Bribery is a common practice that enhances competition.
Bribery is a legal method of securing contracts.
Bribery ensures that all businesses have equal opportunities.
7. If a country is experiencing a contraction in its business cycle, what might
be a likely impact on its productivity rates?
Investment opportunities will increase, boosting productivity rates.
Fewer investment opportunities may arise, leading to lower
productivity rates.
, The country will experience a surge in outsourcing.
Productivity rates will remain unchanged regardless of the
business cycle.
8. Which two groups should an aircraft company inform to reduce potential
liability after discovering a software issue during testing?
Pilot training schools & Maintenance crews
Investors & Shareholders
Operator airlines & Regulatory authority
Media & General public
9. Describe how competitive markets can influence technological
innovation according to the text.
Competitive markets only benefit large corporations.
Technological innovation is unrelated to market competition.
More competitive markets for goods and services can provide
greater incentives for technological innovation and adoption.
Competitive markets reduce the need for technological
advancements.
10. In the False Claims Act, qui tam (who is well) has which characteristic?
Indicate that the plaintiff is bringing action on behalf of the
government as well as himself
Is a key to getting individuals to come forward with information
about potential false claims
Offers large monetary incentives and protection to the whistle
blower
All of the above
