Ethics in Technology D333 – WGU Applied Ethics
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What is the meaning of morals in the context of ethical judgment?
The personal principles that determine what an individual considers to be right or wrong
What is the primary goal for a supply chain relating to corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
Sustainability
Which factor is primarily used by deontology to evaluate morality of human actions?
Duty
Which part of the decision-making process involves defining a transition plan?
Implementing the decision
In response to the pressure from its shareholders, a publicly owned software company plans to
implement a strict, globally consistent approach to prevent software piracy of its products that
help with implementing green energy solutions.
Which impact should be considered from an ethical standpoint due to digital divide?
A negative impact on demographics in less-developed countries
Which measure of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad should be used by IT
professionals at the organization level to supply validation of non-repudiation regarding data
access in IT?
Security audit
, An IT professional wants the proper credentials and knowledge that is required to collect data
from devices affected by cyberattacks to ensure such data would be admissible as evidence in a
court of law.
Which two certifications should the IT professional obtain?
Certified Computer Examiner & EnCase Certified Examiner
What are two reasons why professional codes of ethics in IT are important?
They identify the acceptable behaviors for interacting with customers & They identify the
unacceptable behaviors for interacting with customers.
What are two main elements of a professional code of ethics in IT?
Core values & Common beliefs
Which scenario may create a conflict of interest between IT workers and clients?
A consulting firm that provides security services is conducting an independent security audit for
a company and is recommending remediation methods.
Which type of guidance is provided by professional codes of ethics within IT?
Course of action in cases of conflict of interest
What are two components of the concept of information privacy?
Communication privacy & Data privacy
Which aspect of the computer security triad provides guidance when dealing with data accuracy
in IT?
Integrity
Practice Questions With Verified A+ Graded
Answers Latest Updated 2026
What is the meaning of morals in the context of ethical judgment?
The personal principles that determine what an individual considers to be right or wrong
What is the primary goal for a supply chain relating to corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
Sustainability
Which factor is primarily used by deontology to evaluate morality of human actions?
Duty
Which part of the decision-making process involves defining a transition plan?
Implementing the decision
In response to the pressure from its shareholders, a publicly owned software company plans to
implement a strict, globally consistent approach to prevent software piracy of its products that
help with implementing green energy solutions.
Which impact should be considered from an ethical standpoint due to digital divide?
A negative impact on demographics in less-developed countries
Which measure of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad should be used by IT
professionals at the organization level to supply validation of non-repudiation regarding data
access in IT?
Security audit
, An IT professional wants the proper credentials and knowledge that is required to collect data
from devices affected by cyberattacks to ensure such data would be admissible as evidence in a
court of law.
Which two certifications should the IT professional obtain?
Certified Computer Examiner & EnCase Certified Examiner
What are two reasons why professional codes of ethics in IT are important?
They identify the acceptable behaviors for interacting with customers & They identify the
unacceptable behaviors for interacting with customers.
What are two main elements of a professional code of ethics in IT?
Core values & Common beliefs
Which scenario may create a conflict of interest between IT workers and clients?
A consulting firm that provides security services is conducting an independent security audit for
a company and is recommending remediation methods.
Which type of guidance is provided by professional codes of ethics within IT?
Course of action in cases of conflict of interest
What are two components of the concept of information privacy?
Communication privacy & Data privacy
Which aspect of the computer security triad provides guidance when dealing with data accuracy
in IT?
Integrity
