D333 Ethics in Technology - Set 4 - Part 2

Correct Answer: Worm

A worm is a type of malware that spreads autonomously across a network, exploiting security vulnerabilities without requiring user action.

Correct Answer: Integrity

Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered, protecting it from unauthorized modifications during storage or transmission.

Correct Answer: HIPAA

HIPAA requires healthcare organizations to protect patient information, including using encryption to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive health records.

Correct Answer: Increased security vulnerabilities

Allowing employees to use personal devices for work can increase security vulnerabilities, as these devices may not have the same level of security controls as corporate devices.

Correct Answer: User consent

Failing to obtain user consent before collecting personal data violates the privacy principle that individuals must agree to the collection and use of their information.

Correct Answer: Utility patent

A utility patent is granted for the invention of a new and useful process, machine, or improvement, giving exclusive rights to the inventor to use, make, or sell the invention.

Correct Answer: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

FOIA grants U.S. citizens the right to access government records, promoting transparency and accountability in government activities.

Correct Answer: Intellectual property infringement

Reverse engineering a competitor's software without permission can violate intellectual property rights, leading to legal and ethical concerns.

Correct Answer: System testing

System testing is performed to validate that the entire system works as expected in different environments, ensuring that all components function together correctly.

Correct Answer: Algorithmic bias

Algorithmic bias is a significant ethical concern in AI, as it can lead to unfair or discriminatory outcomes based on biased training data or flawed algorithms.

Correct Answer: Acceptance

Risk acceptance occurs when a company decides to accept the potential risks associated with not addressing a vulnerability, often due to cost or operational concerns.

Correct Answer: Text messages

Smishing is a type of phishing attack that uses text messages to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details.

Correct Answer: To provide non-repudiation

A digital signature ensures non-repudiation by verifying the identity of the sender and ensuring that the message cannot be denied after being sent.

Correct Answer: Misrepresentation

Inflating a resume is an example of misrepresentation, as it involves providing false information to gain a position or advantage.

Correct Answer: Transparency

Tracking user behavior without their knowledge or consent violates the principle of transparency, as users should be informed about how their data is collected and used.

Correct Answer: Integrity

Data integrity ensures that information remains accurate and unaltered, preventing unauthorized changes to critical data during storage or transmission.

Correct Answer: Defend Trade Secrets Act

The Defend Trade Secrets Act provides federal protection for trade secrets in the U.S., allowing companies to pursue civil remedies for trade secret misappropriation.

Correct Answer: Logic bomb

A logic bomb is a type of malicious code that is programmed to execute when triggered by a specific event, such as a particular date or system activity.

Correct Answer: To protect minors from harmful online content

CIPA requires schools and libraries that receive federal funding to implement measures that protect minors from accessing harmful content on the internet.

Correct Answer: Acceptance

Risk acceptance occurs when an organization decides to tolerate the potential risk of a security vulnerability rather than taking immediate action to address it.