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 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of an anti-competitive practice that technology policies should address?

   • AA company publishing its data in an open format for public use
   • BA company using its dominant position to force users to use its own services over competitors'
   • CA company implementing strong encryption to protect user data
   • DA company obtaining a patent for a new technology
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2. 32foundation · easy

   Which ethical consideration is most directly addressed by a policy that requires government agencies to publish non-sensitive datasets in machine-readable formats?

   • AIntellectual property
   • BOpen data
   • CFair competition
   • DPrivacy
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4. 33application · medium

   A cloud computing company is expanding its data centers. They are considering building in a region with abundant renewable energy, but the construction would disrupt a local ecosystem. What should their policy prioritize to address environmental concerns?

   • AConduct an environmental impact assessment and implement mitigation measures to minimize harm.
   • BDelay the expansion until a location with no environmental impact is found.
   • CProceed with the expansion and donate to environmental charities to offset the impact.
   • DChoose the renewable energy region because it reduces carbon footprint, regardless of ecosystem impact.
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5. 34application · medium

   A multinational company operates in several countries with differing data protection laws. They want to create a unified data governance policy for their global operations. What is the most important legal and regulatory consideration to incorporate?

   • AFollow the data protection laws of the country where the company is headquartered.
   • BAdopt the strictest data protection requirements across all jurisdictions to ensure compliance everywhere.
   • CCreate separate policies for each country to fully comply with local laws.
   • DUse a minimal standard that applies to all countries, as long as it meets the company's internal requirements.
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6. 35foundation · easy

   Which ethical consideration is most directly addressed by a policy that requires algorithms to be tested for disparate impact across different demographic groups?

   • APrivacy
   • BFairness
   • CIntellectual property
   • DOpen data
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