WGU Ethics In Technology QCO1 - Ethics-In-Technology Exam Practice Test
A robotics company engages an IT firm to deliver a marketing software solution. During the project, the robotics company asks for additional features that were not in the initial contract. The IT firm's project leader is unsure whether it can deliver these features but verbally agrees to the scope change. On delivery, the robotics company notes that several of the additional features are not included and that because of this, the solution is not compatible with certain legacy systems the company did not initially disclose.
Which factor might have mitigated the problem if the IT firm's project leader had abided by a professional code of ethics?
Which factor might have mitigated the problem if the IT firm's project leader had abided by a professional code of ethics?
Correct Answer: A
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What is the first step in ethical decision-making for an IT professional?
Correct Answer: B
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A malicious hacker takes over several computers via the internet and causes them to flood a target site with high volumes of data queries and other small tasks. Which type of attack is the hacker performing against the target site?
Correct Answer: A
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Which action can IT leaders take to encourage ethical behavior in their organizational culture?
Correct Answer: B
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An organization gathers data using various technologies to optimize sales processes for its current and prospective customers. The data consists of demographic, geographic, and behavioral customer changes.
Which data collection method is the organization using?
Which data collection method is the organization using?
Correct Answer: A
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An organization creating a new consumer-profiling software tool has concerns about the software's ability to accurately capture and process data. The team decides to use an iterative approach to write the code, allowing for continuous testing and adjustment of requirements. The organization believes this will help ensure the software's data collection capabilities are both efficient and accurate.
Which methodology has the organization employed?
Which methodology has the organization employed?
Correct Answer: C
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An organization decides to provide its employees with additional parental leave benefits that exceed legal requirements. Which concept is the organization acting on to support employees?
Correct Answer: A
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