Objective 5.2 Identify and Describe the Ethical Considerations That Shape Policies Regarding the Development, Use, and Governance of Technology CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which ethical consideration is most directly addressed by a policy that requires autonomous vehicles to undergo rigorous testing before deployment?

   • ASafety and reliability
   • BTransparency
   • CPrivacy
   • DFair competition
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2. 12application · medium

   A software company uses open-source libraries in its commercial product. The license requires that any derivative work be released under the same open-source license. The company wants to keep its proprietary enhancements closed-source. What ethical consideration should guide their policy decision?

   • AAccountability – they should take responsibility for the software they distribute.
   • BIntellectual property – they must respect the license terms of the open-source components.
   • CTransparency – they should disclose all their proprietary code to the public.
   • DFair competition – they should avoid using open-source to gain an unfair advantage.
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4. 13application · medium

   A health-tech startup develops a mobile app that tracks users' fitness and sleep patterns. They plan to share aggregated data with insurance companies to offer personalized premiums. The app's privacy policy is lengthy and uses complex legal jargon. What should the startup's policy prioritize to align with ethical privacy considerations?

   • AObtain explicit, informed consent from users before sharing their data, with clear and understandable language.
   • BShare the data only with insurance companies that have a strong reputation.
   • CAggregate the data so that no individual can be identified, and share it without consent.
   • DProvide users with a simple opt-out option after the data has been shared.
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5. 14expert · hard

   An online lending platform uses an AI model to set interest rates. The model uses many variables, including zip code, which correlates with race and income. The platform wants to be fair and non-discriminatory, but also wants to maintain profitability by accurately pricing risk. What is the most effective policy to achieve fairness without sacrificing accuracy?

   • AAdd a post-processing step that adjusts rates for protected groups.
   • BRemove zip code and all correlated variables from the model.
   • CUse fairness-aware machine learning techniques that optimize for both accuracy and non-discrimination, such as adversarial debiasing.
   • DUse a simpler model that is easier to interpret, even if it is less accurate.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which ethical consideration is most directly addressed by a policy that requires researchers to minimize the use of animals in technology testing?

   • AHuman rights
   • BSafety and reliability
   • CEnvironmental concerns
   • DAnimal rights/welfare
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