WGU D333 ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY OA EXAM 120 QUESTIONS
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1. A philosophical theory stating that the best action is th Utilitarianism
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e one that maximizes overall happiness or pleasure for
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the greatest number of people.
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2. A moral theory that judges the rightness or wrong-
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ness of actions based solely on their outcomes or c
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onsequences.
3. A trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thusi Virtue
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s valued as a foundation of good moral being. In eth-
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ical philosophy, it is a central concept that signifieshu
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man excellence and righteous action.
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4. The doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality existi Relativism
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n relation to culture, society, or historical context, and
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are not absolute.
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5. The selfless concern for the well-being of others with- Altruism
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out expecting any reward, recognition, or return. It inv
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olves acting out of a desire to help others, often at a
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cost or sacrifice to oneself.
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6. A theory that posits an individual's self-
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motivation of human actions. D D D
7. The practice among those with power or influence of
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8. A moral philosophy where the morality of an action is Deontology
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based on whether that action itself is right or wrongun
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der a series of rules, rather than based on the consequ
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9. An approach to ethics that emphasizes an individ-
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onsequences.
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, WGU D333 ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY OA EXAM 120 QUESTIONS
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WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ GRADE ASSURED
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10. A ethical theory asserting that the morality of actionsi Kantian Ethics
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s determined by whether they fulfill our duty and resp
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ect the autonomy of individuals, guided by uni-
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11. D reflect a societal code of behavior.
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lic. By practicing this, companies can be conscious o y(CSR)
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f the kind of impact they are having on all aspects ofso
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ciety, including economic, social, and environmen-tal.
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14. Ethical concept regarding how personal informationi
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s collected, used, and protected by, a hypothetical ent Privacy
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ity or organization. It focuses on the rights of indi-
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viduals to control access to their personal data.
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15. Ethical concept to ensure information is correct, trut
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hful, and reliable, avoiding harm caused by mis-
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information or misrepresentation of data.
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16. Ethical issues related to the rights and responsibili-
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ties concerning the ownership, use, and distribution Property
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of resources or information, including intellectual pro
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perty and users' data. D D D
17. Ethical considerations regarding the ease with whicha
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ll users, including those with disabilities, can use serv Accessibility
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ices and access information equitably.
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18. A comprehensive data protection law in the EU thatstr
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engthens and unifies data protection for individu-D General Data Pro-
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als within the European Union, providing control over tection Regulation
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personal data and simplifying the regulatory environ- (GDPR)
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ment for international business.
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, 19. U.S. legislation that prohibits the intentional intercep- Wiretap Act
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tion, use, or disclosure of any wire, oral, or electronic
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provided by the law or court order. D D D D D D
20. A U.S. law enacted in 1978 that establishes proce-
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dures for the physical and electronic surveillance and
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collection of "foreign intelligence information" be-D D D D D Dlance Act (FISA
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tween "foreign powers" and "agents of foreign pow-
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ers" suspected of espionage or terrorism.
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veillance Act, allowing the government to con-
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t might engage in espionage.
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WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ GRADE ASSURED
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1. A philosophical theory stating that the best action is th Utilitarianism
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e one that maximizes overall happiness or pleasure for
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the greatest number of people.
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2. A moral theory that judges the rightness or wrong-
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ness of actions based solely on their outcomes or c
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onsequences.
3. A trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thusi Virtue
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s valued as a foundation of good moral being. In eth-
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ical philosophy, it is a central concept that signifieshu
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man excellence and righteous action.
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4. The doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality existi Relativism
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n relation to culture, society, or historical context, and
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are not absolute.
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5. The selfless concern for the well-being of others with- Altruism
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out expecting any reward, recognition, or return. It inv
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olves acting out of a desire to help others, often at a
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cost or sacrifice to oneself.
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6. A theory that posits an individual's self-
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interest is the foundation of morality and the primary
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motivation of human actions. D D D
7. The practice among those with power or influence of
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favoring relatives or friends, especially by givingthe
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m jobs. D
8. A moral philosophy where the morality of an action is Deontology
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based on whether that action itself is right or wrongun
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der a series of rules, rather than based on the consequ
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9. An approach to ethics that emphasizes an individ-
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rather than rules about the acts themselves or their c
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onsequences.
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, WGU D333 ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY OA EXAM 120 QUESTIONS
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WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ GRADE ASSURED
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10. A ethical theory asserting that the morality of actionsi Kantian Ethics
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s determined by whether they fulfill our duty and resp
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ect the autonomy of individuals, guided by uni-
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versal maxims.
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11. D reflect a societal code of behavior.
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13. A business model that helps a company be socially a Corporate So-
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ccountable—to itself, its stakeholders, and the pub- cial Responsibilit D D D D D D D D
lic. By practicing this, companies can be conscious o y(CSR)
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f the kind of impact they are having on all aspects ofso
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ciety, including economic, social, and environmen-tal.
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14. Ethical concept regarding how personal informationi
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s collected, used, and protected by, a hypothetical ent Privacy
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ity or organization. It focuses on the rights of indi-
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viduals to control access to their personal data.
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15. Ethical concept to ensure information is correct, trut
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hful, and reliable, avoiding harm caused by mis-
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information or misrepresentation of data.
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16. Ethical issues related to the rights and responsibili-
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ties concerning the ownership, use, and distribution Property
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of resources or information, including intellectual pro
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perty and users' data. D D D
17. Ethical considerations regarding the ease with whicha
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ll users, including those with disabilities, can use serv Accessibility
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ices and access information equitably.
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18. A comprehensive data protection law in the EU thatstr
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engthens and unifies data protection for individu-D General Data Pro-
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als within the European Union, providing control over tection Regulation
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personal data and simplifying the regulatory environ- (GDPR)
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ment for international business.
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, 19. U.S. legislation that prohibits the intentional intercep- Wiretap Act
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tion, use, or disclosure of any wire, oral, or electronic
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communication without consent, except as otherwise D D D D D D
provided by the law or court order. D D D D D D
20. A U.S. law enacted in 1978 that establishes proce-
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dures for the physical and electronic surveillance and
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collection of "foreign intelligence information" be-D D D D D Dlance Act (FISA
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nvent" to a "first inventor to file" system, andintroduci Leahy-
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ng new procedures for patent review and challenges. Smith America I
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nventsAct D
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tomers and to safeguard sensitive data.
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access to such records without proper authorization, notification,
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