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Ethical Theories
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Explore the main principles and examples of utilitarianism, deontological ethics, and virtue ethics
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Ethical dilemma: Privacy vs. Security
Privacy wins
Balance needed
Security wins
Ignore both
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Virtue ethics ignores character traits.
False
True
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A company secretly collects user data. How would different ethical theories respond
All of the above
Utilitarianism: Justified if benefits outweigh harm
Deontology: Violates privacy rights
Virtue Ethics: Depends on the company’s integrity
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Open Source vs. Intellectual Property
Ignore both
IP wins
Open Source wins
Balance needed
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Utilitarianism prioritizes user engagement over truth.
False
True
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Social Contract Theory is based on what?
Agreements
Duties
Virtues
Happiness
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Ethical theories can guide responsible computing.
False
True
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A developer is asked to launch an app without proper security checks. What would a virtue ethicist do?
Prioritize honesty and demand proper testing
Ignore ethical concerns and follow orders
Launch the app since the deadline matters most
Assume security issues will be fixed later
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A government wants to use AI for surveillance. What would a deontologist likely argue?
It’s unethical if it violates privacy rights
The AI should make decisions on its own
It’s ethical if it prevents crime
Surveillance should have no restrictions
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Ethical theory guiding code of conduct?
Virtue Ethics
All theories
Utilitarianism
Deontology
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What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
Virtues
Rules
Consequences
Contracts
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Social Contract Theory suggests ethical norms arise from.
Character
Universal moral duties
Agreements among individuals
Consequences of actions
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Deontological ethics emphasizes what?
Outcomes
Contracts
Duties
Happiness
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What does deontological ethics prioritize?
Duties
Contracts
Virtues
Happiness
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Social Contract Theory is about mutual benefit.
True
False
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A social media platform personalizes content to increase engagement but spreads misinformation. if you'r utilitarian?
It’s ethical if engagement increases happiness
It depends on the company's policies
It’s unethical because all manipulation is wrong
It should only prioritize ad revenue
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A software license restricts user modifications. How does Social Contract Theory evaluate this?
All software should be open-source
Any restriction is unethical
Users must follow agreed-upon terms
Companies cannot enforce agreements
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Virtue ethics focuses on developing what?
Contracts
Virtues
Consequences
Rules
19
Ethical theories help in decision-making.
False
True
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A cybersecurity expert discovers a vulnerability in a bank’s system. What’s the ethical response?
Report it discreetly to the bank
Ignore it since it's not their problem
Exploit it for financial gain
Share it publicly online
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Deontological ethics values outcomes over rules.
True
False
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What distinguishes deontological ethics from utilitarianism
It evaluates actions based on moral duties
It does not require following universal rules
It promotes maximum happiness
It focuses on consequences rather than duties
