Objective 2.1 Identify Common Ethical Principles Cited by Major Ethical Frameworks CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A self-driving car company is testing its vehicles on public roads. During a test, a car is involved in a minor accident. The company wants to demonstrate accountability. What should the company do?

   • AOffer compensation to the affected parties and continue testing as planned.
   • BIssue a statement that the accident was caused by external factors and not by the vehicle's software.
   • CImmediately halt all testing until the cause of the accident is determined.
   • DConduct a full investigation of the accident, preserve all sensor data, and publish a report of the findings.
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2. 22application · medium

   A software engineer discovers a critical security vulnerability in a product that is about to be released. The product manager wants to release on schedule to meet a client deadline. The engineer is committed to professional responsibility. What should the engineer do?

   • AReport the vulnerability to the product manager and escalate it to senior leadership if the manager decides to release anyway.
   • BFix the vulnerability quietly before release, even if it means delaying the launch, without telling the product manager.
   • CRelease the product on schedule and document the vulnerability in the release notes for users to see.
   • DRefuse to work on the product until the vulnerability is fixed, and stop all communication with the team.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which practice is most aligned with the safety and security principle?

   • AMaking the system's source code public to allow anyone to modify it
   • BRegularly updating software to patch known vulnerabilities
   • CCollecting as much user data as possible to improve the product
   • DReleasing new features quickly without testing to stay ahead of competitors
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which action best demonstrates accountability in an organization that develops an AI system?

   • ADiscontinuing the system immediately after any reported error
   • BKeeping the system's decision-making process secret to protect intellectual property
   • CEstablishing a clear process for investigating and addressing harms caused by the system
   • DAssigning blame to individual developers when the system causes harm
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6. 25application · medium

   An online recruitment platform uses an AI algorithm to screen job applicants. The platform's developers want to ensure fairness and non-discrimination. Which measure is most effective in achieving this goal?

   • APublish the algorithm's decision criteria to all applicants so they understand how their applications are evaluated.
   • BRegularly audit the algorithm's outcomes across different demographic groups and adjust the model to reduce disparities.
   • CRemove demographic attributes such as gender and race from the training data to make the algorithm 'blind' to these factors.
   • DUse a more complex AI model that can identify subtle patterns in resumes to improve screening accuracy.
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