Objective 2.1 Identify Common Ethical Principles Cited by Major Ethical Frameworks CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–29

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which behavior exemplifies professional responsibility in a technology role?

   • ARefusing to learn new technologies that are outside your current skill set
   • BHiding a known defect in a product to meet a release deadline
   • CReporting a security vulnerability you discovered to the appropriate team
   • DUsing proprietary code from a previous employer without permission
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2. 27application · medium

   A data scientist is asked by their manager to build a predictive model that uses a dataset known to contain errors and missing values. The manager wants to meet a project deadline. The data scientist is committed to professional responsibility. What should the data scientist do?

   • AInform the manager about the data quality issues and propose a plan to clean the data before building the model.
   • BBuild the model as requested and note the data quality issues in the final report.
   • CRefuse to work on the project until the data is cleaned, and escalate the issue to senior management.
   • DQuietly clean the data without telling the manager, even if it delays the project.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is a key ethical duty of technology professionals under the principle of professional responsibility?

   • ATo follow all instructions from management without question
   • BTo prioritize the interests of their employer over public welfare
   • CTo maximize the profitability of the products they develop
   • DTo uphold standards of integrity, competence, and public welfare in their work
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5. 29application · medium

   A government agency is deploying an AI system to assist in determining eligibility for social benefits. The agency is concerned about transparency and explainability. Which action best demonstrates these principles?

   • ACreate an internal committee to audit the AI system's decisions and report findings to the agency's leadership.
   • BAllow citizens to request a review of their case by a human officer if they disagree with the AI's decision.
   • CProvide a detailed technical report of the AI model's architecture and training data to the public.
   • DPublish a plain-language description of how the AI system makes decisions, including the factors it considers and its limitations.
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