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WGU D333 STUDY GUIDE WITH ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
LATEST VERSION
Module 1 An Overview of
Ethics Fiction, Chapter 1
Define the following terms:
- Normative statement: Expresses a value judgment about right or wrong.
- Descriptive statement: Describe facts without making judgments.
- Ethical framework: A set of principles guiding decisions on what is morally
right or wrong.
Why is fostering good business ethics (also known as Corporate Social
Responsibility or CSR) crucial? Because it enhances the company's reputation, builds
customer trust, and ensures long-term sustainability.
What are three basic/perennial problems in ethics discussed in the chapter?
1. The dilemma of allocating scarce resources.
2. The challenge of choosing between multiple desirable outcomes or goals
that conflict with each other.
3. Differences in opinions about what is good and how to achieve it.
What trends have increased the risk that information technology will be used in an
unethical manner?
• Rapid Technological advancements
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• Increased data collection
• Globalization of technology
What is the invisibility factor of computing technologies, as described by James
,3
Moor? List the three issues stemming from this factor.
1. Complexity of technology: Users not understanding how technology works
2. Pervasiveness: Users are not aware of the embedded technology that comes
with usage
3. Difficulty anticipating consequences: It’s hard to predict the impacts of
new technologies.
Why does the chapter argue that computing professionals are responsible for
considering ethical issues? Because professionals design and deploy systems that
impact society.
They must consider ethical implications so they don’t cause harm.
Define “Moral imagination,” which involves being aware of potential impacts when
making decisions.
What does the chapter say about the role of professional societies in articulating
ethical
norms for a field? Professional societies create ethical codes to guide practitioners,
offering principles and ensuring standards.
What is the Hippocratic Oath, and how does it serve as an example of a professional
code of ethics? It is a pledge by medical professionals to practice medicine ethically,
focusing on the wellness of the patients.
Module 2 Introduction to Ethical Frameworks
From Computing and Technology Ethics: Engaging Through Science
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Fiction, Chapter 2
Define the following terms:
- Habitus Ingrained habits and dispositions from life experiences.
WGU D333 STUDY GUIDE WITH ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
LATEST VERSION
Module 1 An Overview of
Ethics Fiction, Chapter 1
Define the following terms:
- Normative statement: Expresses a value judgment about right or wrong.
- Descriptive statement: Describe facts without making judgments.
- Ethical framework: A set of principles guiding decisions on what is morally
right or wrong.
Why is fostering good business ethics (also known as Corporate Social
Responsibility or CSR) crucial? Because it enhances the company's reputation, builds
customer trust, and ensures long-term sustainability.
What are three basic/perennial problems in ethics discussed in the chapter?
1. The dilemma of allocating scarce resources.
2. The challenge of choosing between multiple desirable outcomes or goals
that conflict with each other.
3. Differences in opinions about what is good and how to achieve it.
What trends have increased the risk that information technology will be used in an
unethical manner?
• Rapid Technological advancements
,2
• Increased data collection
• Globalization of technology
What is the invisibility factor of computing technologies, as described by James
,3
Moor? List the three issues stemming from this factor.
1. Complexity of technology: Users not understanding how technology works
2. Pervasiveness: Users are not aware of the embedded technology that comes
with usage
3. Difficulty anticipating consequences: It’s hard to predict the impacts of
new technologies.
Why does the chapter argue that computing professionals are responsible for
considering ethical issues? Because professionals design and deploy systems that
impact society.
They must consider ethical implications so they don’t cause harm.
Define “Moral imagination,” which involves being aware of potential impacts when
making decisions.
What does the chapter say about the role of professional societies in articulating
ethical
norms for a field? Professional societies create ethical codes to guide practitioners,
offering principles and ensuring standards.
What is the Hippocratic Oath, and how does it serve as an example of a professional
code of ethics? It is a pledge by medical professionals to practice medicine ethically,
focusing on the wellness of the patients.
Module 2 Introduction to Ethical Frameworks
From Computing and Technology Ethics: Engaging Through Science
, 4
Fiction, Chapter 2
Define the following terms:
- Habitus Ingrained habits and dispositions from life experiences.
