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- November 19, 2024
Question 41
A healthcare provider uses telemedicine to diagnose patients remotely. Which two potential ethical concerns are related to this practice?
(Select two)
a) Misdiagnosis due to lack of physical examination
b) Data breaches during online consultations
c) Increased healthcare costs
d) Delays in treatment
Correct Answer: a) Misdiagnosis due to lack of physical examination, b) Data breaches during online consultations
Explanation: Telemedicine can increase the risk of misdiagnosis due to the absence of physical exams and data breaches during online consultations, raising ethical concerns about patient safety and privacy.
Question 42
An IT professional observes colleagues using company resources to install pirated software. Which ethical issue does this situation represent?
a) Misrepresentation
b) Conflict of interest
c) Intellectual property theft
d) Bribery
Correct Answer: c) Intellectual property theft
Explanation: Using pirated software without proper licensing infringes on intellectual property rights, making it an ethical violation and potentially illegal.
Question 43
A multinational company is concerned about cross-border data transfers and wants to ensure compliance with international data protection laws. Which regulation is most relevant?
a) USA PATRIOT Act
b) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
c) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
d) Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
Correct Answer: b) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Explanation: The GDPR governs how personal data is handled and transferred across borders, ensuring that companies comply with strict data protection standards in the EU.
Question 44
A social media platform is found using bots to increase the number of likes and comments on posts to attract advertisers. Which ethical issue does this practice raise?
a) Data privacy
b) Artificial inflation of credibility
c) Customer consent
d) Free speech violation
Correct Answer: b) Artificial inflation of credibility
Explanation: Using bots to artificially inflate likes and comments creates a false sense of credibility, which can mislead users and advertisers, making it an ethical issue.
Question 45
A government employee is tasked with collecting intelligence on foreign threats. They use a technology that allows the collection of metadata without judicial approval. Which law governs this practice?
a) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
b) Communications Decency Act
c) Wiretap Act
d) USA Freedom Act
Correct Answer: a) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
Explanation: FISA governs the collection of foreign intelligence information and allows surveillance activities, often without the need for court orders under certain conditions.
Question 46
Which ethical concern arises from the use of tracking software to monitor the physical location of employees?
a) System downtime
b) Data redundancy
c) Privacy infringement
d) Cost of software
Correct Answer: c) Privacy infringement
Explanation: Monitoring employees’ physical location through tracking software raises concerns about privacy infringement, particularly if done without their knowledge or consent.
Question 47
A company is outsourcing its IT security services to a foreign country. What are two ethical concerns related to this decision?
(Select two)
a) Invasion of customer privacy
b) Loss of local jobs
c) Increased employee training
d) Lack of access to real-time data
Correct Answer: a) Invasion of customer privacy, b) Loss of local jobs
Explanation: Outsourcing IT services raises concerns about the security of customer data and the potential loss of jobs in the local economy, both of which are ethical issues
Question 48
A cybersecurity firm performs a root cause analysis of a data breach but overlooks key vulnerabilities. What is the potential legal consequence of this oversight?
a) Fraud charges
b) Loss of customers
c) Misrepresentation claims
d) Increased productivity
Correct Answer: c) Misrepresentation claims
Explanation: Failing to fully disclose key vulnerabilities in a security analysis could result in misrepresentation claims, particularly if clients suffer further breaches due to this oversight.
Question 49
A software company releases a new product without conducting thorough testing, leading to system crashes for many users. Which legal risk is the company facing?
a) Intellectual property theft
b) Product liability
c) Bribery charges
d) Breach of confidentiality
Correct Answer: b) Product liability
Explanation: If the product causes harm or damage due to insufficient testing, the company may be held liable under product liability laws for failing to ensure its safety and reliability
Question 50
A contractor develops a web application for a client but withholds information about potential security flaws to meet a tight deadline. What ethical issue does this represent?
a) Data integrity
b) Transparency
c) Conflict of interest
d) Intellectual property rights
Correct Answer: b) Transparency
Explanation: Failing to disclose known security flaws to a client violates the principle of transparency and creates a significant ethical issue regarding the protection of user data.
