computer ethics Quiz 1

In the video "Digital Ethics and the Future of Humans in a Connected World" by Gerd Leonhard, which of the following statements is the most correct?

People work less mecause they are distracted by social media and mobile devices.

Technology has no ethics.

Facebook has 100s of people creating the content for its news feed.

Stephen Hawking states Artificial Intelligence is not our last and greatest invention.

Technology has no ethics.

In the video regarding the paper "What is Computer Ethics" by James Moore, which statement below is the most accurate?

Computer ethics is about right and wrong behavior as defined by a person's religion.

Computer ethics is about right and wrong behavior as defined by local laws.

Computer ethics is about computer security.

Computer ethics is about the social impact of computer technology and the ethical use of such technology.

Computer ethics is about the social impact of computer technology and the ethical use of such technology.

In the video regarding the paper "What is Computer Ethics" by James Moore, which statement below is the most accurate?

Computer technology has made money more accessible, but has not redefined what money is.

Executives that work from home gain spontaneous interaction with colleagues because of handheld devices.

Computer technology is rigid, fixed, and not mealleable, which leads to abuse of the user.

Computer technology has transformed our definition of traditional work as "work" is no longer something that happens at a specific time or specific place.

Computer technology has transformed our definition of traditional work as "work" is no longer something that happens at a specific time or specific place.

In the video regarding the paper "Computer Ethics: Basic Concepts and Historical Overview" by Terrell Ward Bynum, which statement below is the most accurate?

Computer technology has made money more accessible, but has not redefined what money is.

The field of Computer Ethics began after the first recorded network intrusion at the Flagger Dog Track in the state of Floida (USA).

Unlinke the Industrial Revolution, computer technology is not transforming society.

The field of Computer Ethics is partially a response to the development of an antiaircraft cannon capable of shooting down fast warplanes.

The field of Computer Ethics is partially a response to the development of an antiaircraft cannon capable of shooting down fast warplanes.

In the video regarding the paper "Computer Ethics: Basic Concepts and Historical Overview" by Terrell Ward Bynum, which statement below is the most accurate?

According to US law, it not is possible for a person to own a patent on a computer algorithm and prevent others from using it.

Although it is possible to own the source code, object code (machine language), and algorithm assosciated with a computer program, it is not possible to own the "look and feel" of a program.

In the long run, computer technology will eliminate more jobs than it creates.

Computer technology may cause "de-skilling" by replacing human skill with computer technology.

Computer technology may cause "de-skilling" by replacing human skill with computer technology.

In the video "Ethics in the Age of Technology" by Juan Enriquez, which of the following statements is the most correct?

Doctor J. Marion Sims is regarded as one of the first Doctors to suggest slavery is unethical and should be abolished.

Defining who teaches us ethics is difficult because sometimes our traditional sources of guidance like holy books, parents, religious leaders, teachers, lawyers, doctors, and the government provide incorrect information.

Lawyer Thomas Cooper, in his "1826 pamphlets," is regarded as one the first Lawyers to suggest slavery is unethical.

Baptist Pastor Richard Furman is regarded as one of the first religious leaders to speak out about the abolishment of slavery.

Defining who teaches us ethics is difficult because sometimes our traditional sources of guidance like holy books, parents, religious leaders, teachers, lawyers, doctors, and the government provide incorrect information.

In the video regarding the paper "Interaction Between Ethics and Technology" by Shakib and Layton, which statement below is the most correct?

Consumers are having an impact on businesses by supporting those businesses that they believe are morally sound, and thereby making it more difficult for an unethical business to survive.

Although there is universal agreement regarding what actions are right and wrong, engaging in correct action is still difficult.

Consumers are not affecting businesses because ethical and non-ethical businesses are supported in equal amounts.

An action is utilitarian if it benefits the least number of people.

Consumers are having an impact on businesses by supporting those businesses that they believe are morally sound, and thereby making it more difficult for an unethical business to survive.

In the video regarding the paper "Interaction Between Ethics and Technology" by Shakib and Layton, which statement below is the most accurate?

There is no need for Computer Ethics education as an understanding of ethics is universal.

Walter Maner argues that computer technology does not create novel, ethical issues.

There is no universal ethics.

Because we can test software and prove it is error free, we should spend more time on sofwtare testing.

There is no universal ethics.

In the video regarding the paper "Multimedia, Cyberspace, and Ethics" by Jefferies, which statement below is the most accurate?

Computer technology enhances our privacy.

Cameras used to support surveillance in public locations are not considered to violate a person's privacy because no one expects privacy in a public space.

It is not easy to regulate the Internet because it is a global network without any boundaries.

The new generation that is born into a culture that uses the Internet (unlike the older generation that has not always had the Internet) is aware of the privacy they are giving up by using this public domain.

It is not easy to regulate the Internet because it is a global network without any boundaries.

In the video regarding the paper "Multimedia, Cyberspace, and Ethics" by Jefferies, which statement below is the most accurate?

Deep Fake technology creates an ethical issue by allowing a victim's appearance to be faked in a video, appearing to be doing whatever the Deep Fake developer wants.

The Internet is a major contribution to cultural diversity.

Bill Gates stated he felt a personal responsibility to build an Internet that is ethical.

Deep Fake technology allows one to fake one's fingerprints and frame someone for a crime they did not commit.

Deep Fake technology creates an ethical issue by allowing a victim's appearance to be faked in a video, appearing to be doing whatever the Deep Fake developer wants.

In the video "The Social Dilemma of Driverless Cars" by Iyad Rahwan, what was the suggestion provided by a blogger?

The driver of the car should push an eject button just before impact to avoid being killed in a car accident.

Cars should be equipped with a "people catcher" (like a "cow catcher" on the front of trains) that push people gently out of the way when the driver loses control of the car.

All drivers should wear helmets and other safety gear to help them survive what would normally be a deadly crash.

Cars should be made out of soft spongy material (the "Nurf car") to help reduce deaths in the case of accidents.

The driver of the car should push an eject button just before impact to avoid being killed in a car accident.

In the video regarding the paper "The Ethics of Driverless Cars" by Neil McBride, what is meant by an "iron cage"?

The "iron cage" is a modification to the car that makes it safe.

The "iron cage" is another name for a driverless car in that it is made of iron, but has no one in it.

The "iron cage" is technology that has constrained us.

The "iron cage" is the place people should be to keep them safe from driverless cars.

The "iron cage" is technology that has constrained us.

In the video regarding the paper "The Ethics of Driverless Cars" by Neil McBride, what is suggested in the conclusion?

Driverless cars allow the passenger to have more free time to pursue other activities.

We need a car that provides more information to the user so the user can be a better driver.

Driverless cars are essential for allowing the human spirit to be free.

We need to perfect the technology regarding driverless cars so less people are injured.

We need a car that provides more information to the user so the user can be a better driver.

In the video regarding the paper "Automated Detect and Avoid" by Erik Theunissen and others, which of the following statements is the most correct?

We should code human behavior because human situations are simple and easy to program.

When a human acts without deliberation, they are ethically responsible to the same degree as a programmer making premeditated decisions for a robot car.

An ethical issue arises because writing code involves a degree of premeditation regarding how a robot car will act.

Algorithm developers and programmers are forgiven for accidents because everyone knows computer code is imperfect.

An ethical issue arises because writing code involves a degree of premeditation regarding how a robot car will act.

In the video regarding the paper "Automated Detect and Avoid" by Erik Theunissen and others, which of the following statements is the most correct?

When it comes to programming automated detect and avoid algorithms, human values and judgments do not become part of the code.

Current data does not support the claim that self-driving cars have resulted in a reduction in the number of accidents.

Current data supports the claim that self-driving cars have resulted in a reduction in the number of accidents.

When it comes to programming automated detect and avoid algorithms, it is best to replace all human judgment with algorithms as algorithms can be perfected to respond correctly in all situations.

Current data does not support the claim that self-driving cars have resulted in a reduction in the number of accidents.

According to Juan Enriquez in his book "Right Wrong: How Technology Transforms our Ethics" (see the PowerPoint slides provided with the course material), ethics does not change over time.

True

False

False

According to Juan Enriquez in his book "Right Wrong: How Technology Transforms our Ethics" (see the PowerPoint slides provided with the course material), ethics changes our technology.

True

False

False

According to Juan Enriquez in his book "Right Wrong: How Technology Transforms our Ethics" (see the PowerPoint slides provided with the course material), it pays to be humble about the past, as we too will be judged by the future.

True

False

True

According to the video regarding "Computer Technology is Like the Gift of Fire," computer technology is like fire in that if it is not managed appropriately, it can get out of control and hurt many people.

True

False

True

According to the course Syllabus, students are expected to be quiet and not participate in discussions during class.

True

False

False