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Chapter 12: Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Issues in Information Systems

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Chapter 12: Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Issues in Information Systems

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12-1 §12.1 source ↗

What ethical theory focuses on taking actions that could be universalized as moral laws that all individuals should follow?
  1. a.
    virtue ethics
  2. b.
    utilitarianism
  3. c.
    deontology
  4. d.
    consequentialism

Answer

C. deontology

12-3 §12.1 source ↗

Systems thinking emphasizes the importance of viewing components as part of a larger, interconnected ________.
  1. a.
    process
  2. b.
    goal
  3. c.
    team
  4. d.
    whole

Answer

D. whole

12-5 §12.2 source ↗

What type of intellectual property protection is best suited for a company logo?
  1. a.
    copyright
  2. b.
    patent
  3. c.
    trademark
  4. d.
    trade secret

Answer

C. trademark

12-7 §12.2 source ↗

In the context of IP law, what term best describes the protection of information that a company wishes to keep secret, such as a proprietary recipe or manufacturing process?
  1. a.
    copyright
  2. b.
    patent
  3. c.
    trademark
  4. d.
    trade secret

Answer

D. trade secret

12-9 §12.3 source ↗

What practice involves continually testing AI systems using diverse datasets to reveal inaccurate preconceptions?
  1. a.
    encryption
  2. b.
    transparency
  3. c.
    bias testing
  4. d.
    accountability

Answer

C. bias testing

12-11 §12.3 source ↗

Who should ultimately remain responsible for high-stakes decisions being informed by AI?
  1. a.
    the AI system
  2. b.
    government regulators
  3. c.
    company executives
  4. d.
    human overseers

Answer

D. human overseers

12-13 §12.3 source ↗

What practice helps ensure AI systems complement humans rather than replace human discretion?
  1. a.
    automated decision-making
  2. b.
    accountability
  3. c.
    technological unemployment
  4. d.
    human control

Answer

D. human control

12-15 §12.4 source ↗

What technique involves removing specific details from patient data to protect privacy?
  1. a.
    encryption
  2. b.
    immutability
  3. c.
    anonymization
  4. d.
    de-identification

Answer

D. de-identification

12-17 §12.4 source ↗

What practice helps ensure underserved communities can access health technologies?
  1. a.
    liability insurance
  2. b.
    discrimination testing
  3. c.
    digital literacy initiatives
  4. d.
    inclusive design

Answer

D. inclusive design

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