Ethics Frameworks CRAGE Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which ethical framework primarily evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes, aiming to produce the greatest good for the greatest number?

   • AVirtue ethics
   • BDeontology
   • CUtilitarianism
   • DContractarianism
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
2. 7expert · hard

   A multinational corporation is deploying an AI system for employee performance evaluation. The system is designed to maximize productivity, but it has been shown to penalize employees who take parental leave. The legal team warns that the system violates employment laws in several countries. The CEO argues that the system should be kept because it increases overall profitability, which benefits all employees through job security. Which ethical framework does the CEO's argument reflect, and what is its primary weakness in this context?

   • AUtilitarianism; it ignores the legal rights of individual employees.
   • BContractarianism; it assumes employees would agree to the system if it benefits them.
   • CVirtue ethics; it overlooks the character of the employees.
   • DDeontology; it fails to consider the profitability of the company.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
4. 8application · medium

   A financial institution is deploying an AI system to approve or deny loan applications. The system is trained on historical data that reflects past discriminatory lending practices. The compliance team must choose an ethical framework to guide the system's governance. They need a framework that emphasizes the inherent right to fair treatment regardless of the system's overall approval rate or economic outcomes. Which framework best aligns with this requirement?

   • AEthics of care
   • BDeontology
   • CPragmatism
   • DUtilitarianism
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
5. 9application · medium

   A social media platform's AI content moderation system is being redesigned. The current system removes harmful content quickly but also suppresses legitimate speech. The new design would slow down removal to reduce false positives. A policy analyst argues that the platform should adopt the new design because it 'reflects the kind of company we want to be—one that values free expression and fairness.' Which ethical framework does this argument most closely reflect?

   • ADeontology, because it invokes a duty to protect free expression.
   • BUtilitarianism, because it weighs the benefits of free expression against the harms of harmful content.
   • CContractarianism, because it asks what users would agree to in a fair content policy.
   • DVirtue ethics, because it focuses on the company's character and values.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
6. 10application · medium

   A tech company is developing an AI system that predicts employee performance. The system uses a model that is highly accurate overall but has a higher error rate for employees from certain demographic groups. The company must decide whether to deploy the system. A manager argues that the system's overall accuracy is what matters, and the errors are acceptable because the system benefits the majority. Which ethical framework does the manager's argument most closely reflect?

   • AVirtue ethics
   • BDeontology
   • CUtilitarianism
   • DEthics of care
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first