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  1. Autonomous vehicles use machine learning to make driving decisions. Which ethical concern is MOST relevant when the vehicle must choose between two harmful outcomes?

    Answer: Algorithmic bias in decision-making during accidents

    Autonomous vehicles encode ethical decisions about harm into algorithms, raising questions about algorithmic bias and whose values are prioritized.

  2. A news website uses clickbait headlines to maximize ad revenue. Which negative digital impact does this MOST directly cause?

    Answer: Spread of misleading information and erosion of media trust

    Clickbait prioritizes engagement over accuracy, contributing to misinformation and reducing public trust in media.

  3. Which of the following BEST describes a 'deepfake' and its primary concern?

    Answer: Synthetically generated media that can be used to spread disinformation

    Deepfakes are AI-generated synthetic media that can realistically impersonate real people, enabling the spread of disinformation.

  4. Open-source software development MOST directly supports which of the following values?

    Answer: Collaborative innovation and transparency

    Open-source development allows anyone to view, modify, and distribute code, fostering collaboration and transparency.

  5. A hospital stores patient records in a cloud database that experiences a breach. What is the PRIMARY digital impact concern?

    Answer: Violation of patient privacy and potential harm

    A breach of medical records primarily harms patients through privacy violations and the potential misuse of sensitive health information.

  6. Which of the following is an example of how computing has had a NEGATIVE impact on employment?

    Answer: Automation replacing routine manufacturing jobs

    Automation driven by computing has displaced workers in routine manufacturing and clerical roles, creating economic disruption.

  7. A student shares a copyrighted movie using a peer-to-peer network. Which concept does this BEST relate to?

    Answer: Intellectual property and digital piracy

    Sharing copyrighted content without authorization constitutes digital piracy and violates intellectual property law.