Objective 4.1 Effectively Communicate with Key Stakeholders And/or Team Members (internal Communication) CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   A company is considering implementing a transparent pricing algorithm. How can this be framed to align with business incentives?

   • ATransparent pricing is a legal requirement in some jurisdictions.
   • BTransparent pricing will require more complex software development.
   • CTransparent pricing may reduce the company's ability to maximize profits.
   • DTransparent pricing can enhance brand reputation and attract ethically conscious customers.
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2. 17application · medium

   A manufacturing company is introducing predictive maintenance sensors that collect data from workers' handheld devices. The union representative is concerned about surveillance and privacy. The plant manager wants to reduce downtime and increase productivity. How should the ethical technologist frame the ethical considerations to gain the plant manager's support?

   • ARecommend that the sensors be installed without informing workers to avoid conflict.
   • BSuggest that the sensors should be removed because they invade privacy, regardless of the productivity benefits.
   • CState that the sensors are necessary for the company's competitiveness and that workers should accept them.
   • DExplain that addressing privacy concerns will improve worker morale and reduce the risk of union grievances, which supports productivity.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A telecommunications company is deploying an AI system to predict customer churn. The ethical technologist has identified that the system may use sensitive personal data in ways that customers did not consent to. The marketing director is focused on reducing churn and increasing customer loyalty, while the data privacy officer is concerned about compliance with data protection regulations. The ethical technologist needs to propose a solution that addresses both concerns. What is the best approach?

   • ARecommend that the system be shut down because it violates privacy regulations.
   • BSuggest that the marketing director should proceed with the system and deal with privacy issues later.
   • CPropose a solution that uses anonymized data or obtains explicit consent, framing it as a way to build customer trust and avoid regulatory penalties.
   • DPropose that the system should use only data that is already publicly available, without considering consent.
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5. 19application · medium

   A university is implementing an AI system to screen student applications. The ethical technologist has found that the system may inadvertently discriminate against applicants from certain socioeconomic backgrounds. The admissions director is focused on increasing enrollment and diversity. How should the ethical technologist communicate the ethical risk to the admissions director?

   • ASuggest that the system should be used only for certain applicants to avoid bias.
   • BState that the system is unethical and should be discontinued immediately.
   • CExplain that biased screening could reduce diversity and lead to legal challenges, which undermines the university's enrollment goals and reputation.
   • DFocus on the efficiency of the system and ignore the bias concerns.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   When preparing to discuss the ethical risks of a new AI-driven recruitment tool with the HR department, which action best demonstrates the ability to identify and articulate those risks?

   • ADescribing potential outcomes such as biased candidate screening and lack of transparency in decision-making
   • BDemonstrating the tool's user interface to show how easy it is to use
   • CExplaining the cost savings the tool will bring to the recruitment process
   • DListing the technical specifications of the AI model and its training data size
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