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- November 19, 2024
Question 41
Which type of data is commonly used to train AI systems but can introduce proxy bias when linked to sensitive variables like race or income?
a) Zip code data
b) Encryption keys
c) Usernames
d) System logs
Correct Answer: a) Zip code data
Explanation: Zip code data is often used as a proxy for other sensitive factors like race or income, potentially introducing bias into AI systems and resulting in discriminatory outcomes.
Question 42
A company uses cookies to track and collect personal data from website visitors without their consent. What principle of data privacy does this violate?
a) Data availability
b) User consent
c) Data integrity
d) Data accuracy
Correct Answer: b) User consent
Explanation: Collecting personal data without obtaining user consent violates the fundamental privacy principle that users must agree to the collection and use of their data.
Question 43
Which U.S. regulation addresses the interception of wire and oral communications and governs wiretaps?
a) Wiretap Act
b) USA PATRIOT Act
c) FISA Amendments Act
d) Communications Decency Act
Correct Answer: a) Wiretap Act
Explanation: The Wiretap Act regulates the interception of communications and specifies the legal process for obtaining wiretap authorization from a court.
Question 44
A company’s system audit reveals that employee personal data was inadvertently exposed to third-party vendors. Which measure should the company take first?
a) Report the breach to law enforcement
b) Notify the affected employees
c) Terminate third-party contracts
d) Remove personal data from servers
Correct Answer: b) Notify the affected employees
Explanation: In the event of a data breach, companies are legally and ethically required to inform affected individuals so they can take necessary precautions to protect their information.
Question 45
What ethical challenge is posed by AI systems that make healthcare decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate patient data?
a) Misrepresentation
b) Breach of duty
c) Data bias
d) Lack of transparency
Correct Answer: c) Data bias
Explanation: AI systems making decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate data can result in biased healthcare outcomes, potentially leading to unfair treatment of patients.
Question 46
Which form of digital communication is susceptible to smishing attacks?
a) Emails
b) Websites
c) Text messages
d) Social media posts
Correct Answer: c) Text messages
Explanation: Smishing is a type of phishing that uses text messages to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information like passwords or financial details.
Question 47
A government contractor is tasked with building a secure communication system. What key feature should they prioritize to ensure non-repudiation?
a) Data encryption
b) Digital signatures
c) Two-factor authentication
d) Firewalls
Correct Answer: b) Digital signatures
Explanation: Digital signatures ensure non-repudiation by verifying the identity of the sender and providing proof that a message or transaction cannot be denied after it is sent.
Question 48
A software company issues a limited warranty with its new product. What legal protection does this warranty provide the company?
a) It exempts the company from all liabilities
b) It limits the company’s legal obligations to specific issues
c) It allows customers to request full refunds at any time
d) It guarantees the product’s performance for its lifetime
Correct Answer: b) It limits the company’s legal obligations to specific issues
Explanation: A limited warranty specifies the company’s legal responsibilities and limits liability to certain conditions or defects, protecting the company from broader claims.
Question 49
Which ethical issue is raised by the practice of aggregating personal data collected from multiple online sources?
a) Misrepresentation
b) Breach of duty
c) Lack of transparency
d) Privacy infringement
Correct Answer: d) Privacy infringement
Explanation: Aggregating personal data from multiple online sources without user consent can infringe on privacy rights, especially if the data is used without transparency or permission.
Question 50
A company is sued for failing to notify users of a data breach. What law might this company have violated?
a) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
b) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
c) USA Freedom Act
d) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Correct Answer: a) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Explanation: GDPR requires companies to notify individuals of data breaches promptly, and failure to do so can result in significant legal and financial penalties.
