Objective 1.2 Identify and Describe Common Ethical Theories CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of applied ethics in the technology domain?

   • AAnalyzing the ethical implications of algorithmic bias in hiring software.
   • BStudying the history of ethical philosophy.
   • CDebating the abstract nature of 'goodness'.
   • DDeveloping a new programming language for ethical AI.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which ethical theory would most likely justify an action based on the moral character of the person performing it?

   • AVirtue ethics
   • BRights-based ethics
   • CDeontology
   • DUtilitarianism
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the primary role of moral philosophy in the context of data-driven technology ethics?

   • ATo enforce legal compliance and regulatory standards in technology development.
   • BTo provide a systematic framework for evaluating what actions are right or wrong.
   • CTo define the technical specifications for ethical AI systems.
   • DTo replace personal moral intuitions with a single universal code of conduct.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which ethical theory emphasizes the consequences of an action as the primary determinant of its morality?

   • ADeontology
   • BUtilitarianism
   • CVirtue ethics
   • DRights-based ethics
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of applied ethics?

   • ATo develop abstract theories of morality without practical application.
   • BTo use moral theories to address practical ethical problems in specific fields.
   • CTo replace moral theories with empirical data from social science.
   • DTo create legally binding codes of conduct for professionals.
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