Ethics in IT Quiz

What is ethics primarily defined as?

• A code of behavior defined by a group

• A set of laws governing behavior

• A personal belief system

• A financial guideline

Which of the following is a cornerstone of ethical behavior?

• Innovation

• Integrity

• Profit maximization

• Competition

What does the term 'vices' refer to?

• Habits that incline people to do what is acceptable

• Habits of unacceptable behavior

• A code of conduct

• A set of moral values

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of corporate ethics?

• Overseeing ethics investigations

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Maximizing profits at all costs

• Developing ethics education and training

What is software piracy?

• The legal distribution of software

• The sale of software licenses

• The act of illegally copying software

• The creation of open-source software

Which of the following is a key issue in workplace monitoring?

• Employee privacy rights

• Cost of monitoring tools

• Training employees

• Employee satisfaction

What is the primary goal of a code of ethics?

• To outline principles and core values

• To reduce employee turnover

• To establish a marketing strategy

• To increase profits

What is the purpose of data encryption?

• To speed up data transfer

• To ensure confidentiality and integrity

• To enhance user experience

• To increase data storage

Which of the following is a common ethical issue for IT users?

• Software updates

• Software piracy

• Hardware upgrades

• Network speed

What is the primary focus of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?

• To protect intellectual property rights

• To enhance user privacy

• To promote open-source software

• To regulate internet service providers