Objective 2.1 Identify Common Ethical Principles Cited by Major Ethical Frameworks CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A social media company is redesigning its news feed algorithm. The company wants to promote human values such as dignity and well-being, while also respecting user privacy. Which approach best aligns with these values?

   • AMaximize user engagement by showing content that is likely to keep users on the platform longer.
   • BShow content that is popular among the user's friends, regardless of its accuracy or tone.
   • CUse detailed user profiling to personalize content, even if it means collecting more personal data.
   • DPrioritize content that is accurate and respectful, and provide users with controls to filter out harmful or unwanted content.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Why is transparency important in AI and technology systems?

   • AIt ensures that the system is faster than competing systems
   • BIt allows organizations to hide proprietary algorithms from competitors
   • CIt makes the system's operations understandable and open to scrutiny
   • DIt guarantees that the system will always make correct decisions
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4. 3foundation · easy

   In the context of ethical principles for technology systems, what is the primary purpose of the principle of privacy?

   • ATo ensure that technology systems are accessible to all users regardless of physical ability
   • BTo enable organizations to freely use personal data for any purpose that benefits the public
   • CTo protect personal data and support individual autonomy over how that data is collected and used
   • DTo guarantee that all data stored in a system is encrypted at rest and in transit
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which technology application best reflects the promotion of human values?

   • AA surveillance system that monitors citizens without their consent
   • BAn app that helps people with disabilities navigate public spaces independently
   • CA social media algorithm that maximizes user engagement by showing provocative content
   • DA system that tracks employee productivity and penalizes slow workers
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What does the ethical principle of accountability require of individuals and organizations in the context of technology?

   • AThey must ensure that all technology is open source and freely available to the public
   • BThey must delegate all responsibility to automated systems to avoid human error
   • CThey must take responsibility for the outcomes and impacts of their technological decisions and actions
   • DThey must guarantee that technology never fails or produces errors
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