Ethics in Data Science and Cybersecurity Quiz
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What does ethics refer to?

  • The specific rules and regulations set by professional organizations
  • The guidelines for data handling in data science
  • The set of principles and standards guiding the conduct of professionals
  • The branch of philosophy dealing with moral principles and values (correct)

What is the primary purpose of ethics in human behavior?

  • To confuse individuals
  • To restrict societal progress
  • To guide behavior based on principles like honesty and integrity (correct)
  • To limit personal freedoms

What is the significance of professional ethics in a specific occupation?

  • To encourage dishonesty among professionals
  • To ensure high standards of integrity, competence, and responsibility (correct)
  • To limit interactions with clients and colleagues
  • To discourage professional growth

Why are ethics considered a critical aspect of human interaction?

<p>To influence personal conduct and decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do codes of conduct play in professional ethics?

<p>They maintain the integrity and credibility of the profession (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is ethics relevant to data science?

<p>It guides ethical data handling practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a financial institution relies on inaccurate data for risk assessment?

<p>Unreliable predictions and potentially harmful financial decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is data security important in ethical data science?

<p>To protect data from unauthorized access and maintain data integrity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of a data breach due to inadequate security measures?

<p>Exposure of sensitive personal information and identity theft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ethical data science impact society?

<p>Can lead to reinforcing social inequalities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility do data scientists have according to the text?

<p>To be accountable for the impact of their decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do predictive policing algorithms contribute to societal issues?

<p>They target certain neighborhoods disproportionately, contributing to over-policing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the data ethics paradigm shift mentioned in the text?

<p>Putting humans at the center (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industrial revolution is often associated with information and digitalization?

<p>Third (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main privacy concerns mentioned in the text regarding data science?

<p>Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can biases impact machine learning models according to the text?

<p>Introducing unintentional biases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is addressing biases crucial in ethical data science?

<p>To guarantee fairness in outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if personal data is not adequately anonymized, based on the text?

<p>Privacy concerns due to deducing individual identities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key ethical concern related to data processing in large data centers?

<p>The environmental impact of energy-intensive data processing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of regulatory compliance, what is an essential aspect of ethical data science?

<p>Adhering to data protection laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a technology company violates data protection laws?

<p>Legal consequences and regulatory action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the environmental impact of data processing relate to ethics in data science?

<p>It raises ethical concerns about energy efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an autonomous vehicle with a machine learning-based decision-making system is involved in an accident?

<p>Determining responsibility becomes complex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is adhering to relevant laws and regulations crucial for ethical data science?

<p>To protect individuals and their data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, why might a company argue that tracking website visitors is ethical?

<p>To provide a personalized browsing experience and relevant advertisements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why could the scenario of offering an 'opt out' option for tracking be seen as ethical by some individuals?

<p>It allows users to have more control over their privacy preferences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might a group of people who do not trust corporations view data collection practices?

<p>As an invasion of privacy and lack of consent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What argument supports the idea that 'ethical' is not a binary concept?

<p>Different ethical beliefs and perceptions exist among individuals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a person prefer relevant ads based on their interests rather than generic ads?

<p>To avoid being bombarded with irrelevant marketing content. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can tracking website visitors raise ethical concerns for some people?

<p>By infringing on user privacy without explicit consent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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