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Unit 1: Ethics - Practice Quiz

CSE332 — Industry Ethics And Legal Issues 50 Questions
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1 What is the primary definition of Ethics in a general context?

A. A code of moral principles and values that govern the behaviors of a person or group
B. A set of beliefs about the physical universe
C. The study of legal statutes and regulations
D. The psychological study of human intelligence

2 The term 'Ethics' is derived from the Greek word Ethos, which means:

A. Knowledge
B. Law
C. Power
D. Character or Custom

3 Which of the following best describes the concept of Integrity?

A. The ability to hide mistakes effectively
B. Adhering to principles only when witnessed by others
C. Acting in accordance with a personal code of principles consistently
D. Maximizing profit regardless of the means

4 In the business world, if a company's profit is denoted by and ethical standards by , which approach ensures long-term sustainability?

A. Maximize , ignore
B. Maximize , ignore
C. Balance while strictly adhering to
D. Minimize to ensure

5 What is the primary goal of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

A. To reduce the number of employees
B. To bypass environmental regulations
C. To increase the shareholder dividends immediately
D. To manage a business in a way that produces an overall positive impact on society

6 Which of the following is a key step in improving corporate ethics?

A. Appointing a Corporate Ethics Officer
B. Removing the code of conduct
C. Concealing financial records
D. Discouraging whistleblowing

7 What is the function of a Code of Conduct in an organization?

A. To calculate the annual taxes
B. To list the technical specifications of products
C. To track employee attendance
D. To provide a guide for appropriate decision-making and behavior

8 The phrase 'Tone at the Top' refers to:

A. The marketing strategy for high-end clients
B. The volume of music played in the office
C. The ethical atmosphere created by the leadership of an organization
D. The frequency of communication from the IT department

9 Which of the following creates an ethical work environment?

A. Transparent communication and fair reward systems
B. Unrealistic performance goals
C. Ignoring employee grievances
D. Promoting employees based on favoritism

10 In Ethical Decision Making, what is usually the first step?

A. Get the facts
B. Consult a lawyer after the fact
C. Ignore the consequences
D. Make a decision immediately

11 The utilitarian approach to ethics suggests that:

A. Ethics are determined by cultural customs only
B. Actions are right if they serve the individual's self-interest
C. The ethical action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number
D. Moral duties are absolute regardless of consequences

12 In the context of IT, what does the term 'Digital Divide' refer to?

A. The difference in speed between two processors
B. The gap between those who have access to information technology and those who do not
C. The separation between hardware and software
D. The partition on a hard drive

13 Which organization is known for its Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for IT professionals?

A. ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
B. FIFA
C. FDA
D. WHO

14 A situation where an IT professional has a competing professional or personal interest that makes it difficult to act impartially is called:

A. Whistleblowing
B. Conflict of Interest
C. Data Mining
D. System Administration

15 If an IT professional discovers a software bug that could cause financial loss (), what is their ethical obligation?

A. Hide the bug to save the project timeline
B. Quit the job without mentioning it
C. Blame a colleague for the error
D. Disclose the issue to the client or management immediately

16 Whistleblowing is best defined as:

A. Leaking personal data of colleagues for fun
B. Complaining about low wages
C. An employee reporting an employer's misconduct to authority figures or the public
D. Selling trade secrets to a competitor

17 Which of the following is a common ethical issue for IT users?

A. Writing efficient code
B. Attending meetings
C. Software Piracy
D. Updating the operating system

18 What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

A. A price list for IT services
B. A manual on how to repair a computer
C. A government law regarding internet speed
D. A document stipulating constraints and practices that a user must agree to for access to a corporate network

19 Plagiarism in the context of IT and academia is:

A. Using open-source software with attribution
B. Collaborating on a project with permission
C. Stealing someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
D. Backing up data to the cloud

20 How can organizations support the ethical practices of IT users?

A. By encouraging the use of unlicensed software
B. By providing clear guidelines and training on data privacy and security
C. By monitoring all private conversations without consent
D. By removing all security firewalls

21 The concept of Women Empowerment in the workplace includes:

A. Reducing the salaries of male employees
B. Assigning only administrative tasks to women
C. Promoting women solely based on gender regardless of skill
D. Creating an environment where women can access opportunities and participate in decision-making equally

22 The invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to the highest ranks in a corporation is known as the:

A. Firewall
B. Glass Ceiling
C. Safety Net
D. Iron Curtain

23 Which of the following helps in preventing Sexual Harassment at the workplace?

A. Asking the victim to resign
B. ignoring minor complaints
C. Establishing a zero-tolerance policy and a clear grievance redressal mechanism
D. Discouraging social interactions

24 In Engineering Ethics, the paramount obligation of an engineer is to:

A. The client
B. The employer
C. The profession
D. The public safety, health, and welfare

25 If a manufacturing process releases a toxin where the safe limit is ppm, and the current process releases ppm, what should the engineer do?

A. Ignore it if it saves money
B. Adjust the sensor to read 4 ppm
C. Wait for the government to notice
D. Report the violation and work to reduce the emission

26 What is Sustainable Development in the context of engineering ethics?

A. Maximizing the use of non-renewable resources
B. Developing technology only for developed nations
C. Building structures that last forever without maintenance
D. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

27 Which of the following is a breach of IT Professional Ethics?

A. Snooping on employee emails without authorization or valid cause
B. Testing software before release
C. Documenting code changes
D. Encrypting sensitive data

28 The 'Deontological' ethical theory focuses on:

A. The happiness of the individual
B. The character of the moral agent
C. Duties, rules, and obligations
D. The consequences of the action

29 Regarding Intellectual Property (IP), what does a Patent protect?

A. Inventions and discoveries
B. Customer lists
C. Brand names and logos
D. Artistic works like books and music

30 What is the role of an Ombudsman in corporate ethics?

A. To investigate complaints and attempt to resolve them, usually through recommendations or mediation
B. To audit the financial statements
C. To set the salary of the CEO
D. To prosecute criminals

31 In the context of Women Empowerment, what does 'Gender Mainstreaming' mean?

A. Hiring only women
B. Ignoring gender differences completely
C. Integrating a gender perspective into the preparation, design, implementation, and evaluation of policies
D. Segregating men and women in the workplace

32 When an engineer signs and seals a design plan, they are:

A. Indicating the work is expensive
B. Simply following protocol without meaning
C. Taking legal and ethical responsibility for the work
D. Creating a decorative element

33 Which of the following is considered Cyberbullying?

A. Unfriending someone on social media
B. Disagreeing with an opinion in a forum
C. Sending threatening or harassing messages via digital platforms
D. Blocking a user who spams

34 Why is diversity (including gender diversity) important in engineering and IT teams?

A. It leads to more innovative solutions by bringing different perspectives
B. It makes the office look more colorful
C. It is just a legal requirement
D. It reduces the cost of labor

35 What is 'Shadow IT'?

A. Hardware that is painted black
B. IT systems used within an organization without explicit approval from the IT department
C. Working on computers at night
D. The dark web

36 An employee uses company computing power to mine cryptocurrency for personal gain. This is an example of:

A. Distributed processing
B. Cloud computing
C. Theft of resources / Misuse of assets
D. Entrepreneurship

37 In ethical decision making, the 'Newspaper Test' asks:

A. Does this action cost more than a newspaper?
B. How would I feel if this action was published on the front page of a newspaper?
C. Did I read the news today?
D. Is this news current?

38 Trade Secrets are best protected by:

A. Sharing them with competitors
B. Keeping the information confidential and restricting access
C. Registering with the government
D. Publishing them in a journal

39 What is Bioethics largely concerned with?

A. Environmental recycling
B. Ethical implications of biological research and applications (e.g., genetic engineering)
C. The biology of ethics
D. The ethics of computer chips

40 If is an action that is legal but unethical, should a professional do ?

A. No, professionals should adhere to higher ethical standards than just the law
B. Yes, if it saves money
C. Yes, if it is legal, it is fine
D. It depends on the weather

41 Which body typically handles sexual harassment complaints in a large organization?

A. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
B. The Sales Team
C. The Receptionist
D. The IT Helpdesk

42 What is 'Green Computing'?

A. Using green colored screens
B. Computing for money
C. Using computers in the garden
D. Environmentally sustainable computing via energy efficiency and responsible disposal

43 Which of the following creates a Conflict of Interest for a hiring manager?

A. Checking references
B. Interviewing a close relative for a position
C. Interviewing a candidate with the required skills
D. Reviewing resumes

44 The IEEE Code of Ethics obligates engineers to avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by:

A. High pricing
B. Innovative design
C. False or malicious action
D. Excessive competition

45 Social Engineering in IT security refers to:

A. Engineering society for the better
B. Organizing office parties
C. Building social networks
D. Manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information

46 Which action supports Women Empowerment regarding maternity?

A. Providing paid maternity leave and job security upon return
B. Reducing their rank upon return
C. Asking women not to have children
D. Firing women who get pregnant

47 The principle of 'Informed Consent' is crucial in:

A. Installing software updates automatically
B. Testing products/software on human subjects or gathering user data
C. Designing a microchip
D. Compiling code

48 An IT professional finds data evidence of illegal activity by a user on a company server. The ethical action is to:

A. Post it on social media
B. Blackmail the user
C. Delete it to protect the user
D. Follow company policy regarding incident reporting (usually to Legal/HR/Authorities)

49 What is the primary risk of Algorithmic Bias in AI systems?

A. The AI uses too much electricity
B. The AI reinforces existing social prejudices and discrimination
C. The AI becomes too slow
D. The AI refuses to answer questions

50 A Fiduciary Duty is:

A. A duty to clean the office
B. A legal/ethical relationship of confidence and trust (e.g., acting in the best financial interest of a client)
C. A duty to vote
D. A tax obligation
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