NEW 1.5.2 Ethics

Which of the following is usually true about automated decision making?

• The system is not available 24 hours a day
• It usually costs less to install than employing a human for the same task
• It is less convenient for the end user of the system
• It is much slower to deliver a decision

A programmer is working on designs for the interface of a software product. He has chosen to use a colour palette made up mainly of reds. What meaning will this colour convey to the users of the software?

• Angry, warning and danger
• Love, sacrifice and romance
• It will mean different things to different people
• Luck and prosperity

A programmer is working on designs for the interface of a software product. He is having to decide on the order, position and layout of text fields and other components for its interface. Which would be the preferred choice?

• Bottom to top and right to left
• Top to bottom and left to right
• Top to bottom and right to left
• It would depend on the primary country / culture the product is aimed at

What one advantage does using robotics have over people for the same task?

• They require training
• They never have down-time
• They are able to make one-off bespoke products more easily
• They can usually produce the same output more quickly

Which of the following is usually true about automated decision making?

• It is less convenient for the end user of the system
• It usually costs more to install than employing a human for the same task
• The system is available 24 hours a day
• It is much slower to deliver a decision

One valid environmental concern with computing technology is:

• Computers contain all non-toxic materials
• Manufacturing computers often uses fossil fuels
• Data centres reduce the use of electricity
• Computers are completely recycled

One valid environmental concern with computing technology is:

• Computers are completely recycled
• There are only a limited number of natural resources
• Data centres reduce energy consumption
• Computers contain all non-toxic materials

What one advantage does using robotics have over people for the same task?

• They are cheap
• They never have down-time
• They are able to make one-off bespoke products more easily
• They are very precise

A high street bank has been replaced with a mobile banking unit that visits a town once a week. One impact of this is that:

• It is less convenient for the residents
• The bank can employ more people
• Other local businesses are likely to get more trade
• It is easier for local businesses to get change

The NHS stores vast amounts of information on past medical treatments, cures, trials, success rates, patient diagnosis and more. With data mining it is possible to analyse this data easily. Which of the following is a valid ethical concern?

• It could be used to suggest improvements to diagnostic methods
• I could be used to enhance current treatment techniques
• It can be used to find potential new cures
• The process shouldn’t invade an individuals right to privacy