WGU D333 PRE-ASSESSMENT ETHIC IN TECHNOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 Complete And Study material 22pages LEARNEXAMS

Two programmers disagree about which philosophical theory is best suited for their autonomous vehicles. One programmer suggests their vehicle should always choose the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Which philosophical theory encapsulates this stance? Utilitarianism What is the difference between ethics and morals? Ethics reflect a societal code of behavior, whereas morals reflect personal principles. An IT company holds itself accountable for how its actions affect its shareholders, consumers, employees, community, the environment, and suppliers. What is this company demonstrating? Corporate social responsibility A homeowners' association (HOA) installs license plate readers after an increase in reported crime in the neighborhood. Two domestic workers petition the HOA, requesting that their data be deleted to protect their privacy. The HOA considers this but denies their request, citing the greater need for security protection for residents. Which ethical theory does this represent? Consequentialism A developer creates video games based on real war scenarios and designs characters that mimic real people from world events. The video game has content perceived as excessively violent and rewards players who inflict the most harm on other players' virtual characters. The developer knows that these are simulated acts that depict real war scenarios to create an immersive experience for players but is concerned about the impact on their moral character. Which ethical theory does this situation represent?