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Management Information systems: Risks associated with IT and ethical issues
Management Information systems: Risks associated with IT and ethical issues
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Risks associated with IT and ethical issues
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What ethical challenge is linked to storing user data indefinitely?
Violation of data privacy laws
Reduced cybersecurity risks
Improved data accuracy
Enhanced storage efficiency
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You notice a chatbot flirting excessively with customers to sell more products. What ethical concern should be raised?
Improving customer satisfaction
Selling products with charm
AI exploiting human emotions
Encouraging playful consumerism
3
What ethical concern arises when organizations track employees' online activity?
Increased system performance
Privacy invasion
Privacy invasion
Reduced monitoring costs
4
A company advertises"We care about your privacy"while secretly selling customer data.This marketing strategy represents:
Hypocrisy at its finest
A complete violation of user trust
A creative business approach
Ethical branding genius
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How can organizations address unethical use of IT systems?
Ignore ethics training
Establish clear IT policies
Promote deceptive practices
Avoid using monitoring tools
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An ethical issue associated with AI development is:
Algorithmic fairness
Bias in machine learning models
Enhanced data analytics
Automated decision-making
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Creating fake profiles to generate misleading engagement on social media compromises:
Enhanced algorithms
Ethical authenticity
Collaboration
User accessibility
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A coworker uses AI to generate answers during an ethics training session. What’s the biggest ethical irony here?
Using AI to cheat in ethics lessons
Promoting advanced learning tools
Improving moral education algorithms
Enhancing productivity in training
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What is a key risk posed by unencrypted sensitive data in IT systems?
Faster system performance
Unauthorized access
Increased storage capacity
Limited data sharing
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Which of the following risks is linked to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)?
Increased training programs
Centralized IT control
Enhanced employee satisfaction
Data breaches through personal devices
11
You receive an email claiming you’ve won $10 million. What ethical issue arises if you reply with your bank details?
Embracing the risks of instant wealth
Trusting strangers with your money
Falling for ethical phishing
Ignoring online safety practices
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What ethical issue emerges when companies create addictive mobile games aimed at children?
Encouraging youth creativity
Profiting from childhood addiction
Boosting app downloads
Supporting ethical playtime
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Which risk might result from weak network configurations?
Reduced storage capacity
Unauthorized remote access
Increased collaboration efficiency
Enhanced data encryption
14
You train an AI to write jokes, but it keeps stealing punchlines from famous comedians. What ethical issue arises?
Encouraging stand-up machine behavior
Exploiting humour for attention
Copyright infringement
AI’s terrible taste in comedy
15
If an algorithm recommends only cat videos to you and never dog videos, this bias can be classified as:
Feline favouritism
Improving mental health algorithms
Inter-species video warfare
Ethical canine exclusion
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How can organizations mitigate the risk of insider threats in IT systems?
Implement role-based access controls
Encourage unlimited system access
Avoid user training programs
Promote lax security policies
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If a company starts tracking your sleep patterns via your smartwatch, what could the ethical concern be?
Monetizing your dreams
Turning you into a productivity machine
Sleep coaching without consent
Confusing insomnia with bad ethics
18
When AI systems are used to manipulate public opinions, the ethical concern involves:
Ethical responsibility
Decision-making accuracy
System automation
Scalability
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Your AI assistant compliments your fashion sense in every selfie it analyzes. What ethical issue might be hidden here?
Manipulating your ego for more data
Promoting better fashion choices
Improving self-confidence algorithms
Bias toward stylish clothing
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How does a lack of IT audits impact organizations?
Enhanced risk management
Reduced operational costs
Blind spots in security vulnerabilities
Improved disaster recovery plans
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A risk of insufficient user authentication methods is:
Data redundancy
Reduced system usability
Identity theft
Enhanced security
22
A company asks employees to voluntarily share their location data for better teamwork. The ethical concern here involves
Enhancing company loyalty
Misuse of surveillance power
Creating a highly efficient team
Promoting transparency in spying
23
If you click "Agree to Terms" without reading them, what potential ethical issue arises?
Setting legal traps for yourself
Blind trust in humanity
Ignoring potential privacy invasions
Speeding up your decision-making skills
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What is a risk associated with poor IT infrastructure maintenance?
System performance degradation
Enhanced data backup processes
Improved data security
Increased compliance with regulations
25
If AI facial recognition falsely identifies you as a celebrity, what ethical concern should you address?
Unethical identity misclassification
Losing your normal social life
Fighting for VIP treatment
Taking on the celebrity’s PR drama
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Which ethical issue may arise from data monetization by companies?
Exploitation of user privacy
Improved customer service
Enhanced brand loyalty
Reduced financial risks
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Which of the following is a financial risk in IT systems?
Improved software integration
Increased user productivity
Downtime due to system failures
Reduced storage costs
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Why are outdated antivirus programs a risk to IT systems?
They enhance encryption protocols
They reduce system downtime
They decrease malware vulnerability
They fail to detect emerging threats
29
What ethical dilemma arises when you use someone else’s Netflix password to binge-watch?
Saving money ethically
Sharing is caring
Intellectual property theft
Streaming services are rich anyway
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Which IT risk is associated with social engineering?
Phishing attacks
Malware infection
Network latency
Hardware malfunction
