Objective 2.2 Given an Ethically Challenging Dilemma, Identify and Select an Ethical Framework to Understand the Issue CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A data analytics firm is developing a predictive policing tool for a city. The tool uses historical crime data to forecast where crimes are likely to occur. Civil rights groups argue that the tool will lead to over-policing in minority neighborhoods. The city council must decide whether to deploy the tool. A council member argues that the tool should be deployed because it will reduce overall crime rates, which benefits everyone. Which ethical framework is the council member using, and what is a critical limitation of this approach in this context?

   • AVirtue ethics; the limitation is that it relies on the character of the police force.
   • BDeontology; the limitation is that it ignores the duty to follow the law.
   • CUtilitarianism; the limitation is that it may justify discriminatory policing if it reduces overall crime.
   • DRights-based ethics; the limitation is that it fails to consider the overall safety of the community.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which ethical framework focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, regardless of their consequences?

   • AUtilitarianism
   • BRights-based ethics
   • CVirtue ethics
   • DDeontology
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of articulating a justification when selecting an ethical framework?

   • ATo avoid having to consider alternative frameworks.
   • BTo demonstrate that the chosen framework is the only possible ethical approach.
   • CTo convince stakeholders that the decision is based on popular opinion.
   • DTo provide a reasoned explanation for why the chosen framework is most appropriate for the dilemma.
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5. 14application · medium

   A university is developing an AI system to predict which students are at risk of dropping out. The system uses data on grades, attendance, and financial aid status. The student government is concerned that the system might label students unfairly based on socioeconomic status. The university must decide how to proceed. What is the FIRST step in the ethical framework selection process for this dilemma?

   • AConsult with the legal department to ensure the system complies with privacy laws.
   • BRun a pilot study to see if the system actually predicts dropouts accurately.
   • CSelect a rights-based framework because it is the most protective of student interests.
   • DDefine the ethical problem by identifying the values at stake, such as fairness and student welfare.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   In a dilemma where a new AI system could improve efficiency for many users but would violate the privacy rights of a small group, which framework would most directly prioritize the protection of the small group's rights?

   • ADeontology
   • BUtilitarianism
   • CVirtue ethics
   • DRights-based ethics
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