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Computer Chapter 5 : Topic 2.4
Ethical Decision-Making
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When a computer system automatically decides whether a person should receive a loan, what ethical concern becomes most important if deserving applicants are unfairly rejected?
Reasoning: Biased decisions can unfairly disadvantage certain individuals or groups.
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A hospital uses a computer system to prioritize patients for treatment; why should medical staff still review important recommendations before making final decisions?
Reasoning: Human oversight helps detect errors and ensures ethical decisions.
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If a computer makes a wrong decision that seriously affects a person's life, what ethical question is most likely to arise?
Reasoning: It is important to determine who is responsible for the mistake.
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A hiring system automatically rejects applicants from a particular background because of patterns found in historical data; what ethical issue does this illustrate?
Reasoning: Historical biases in data can lead to unfair hiring decisions.
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When computers make decisions about people without explaining the reasons behind those decisions, which ethical principle is being weakened?
Reasoning: People should understand how important decisions are made.
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An educational software predicts that a student is unlikely to succeed and limits future opportunities based on that prediction; what ethical concern is involved?
Reasoning: Students should have equal opportunities and not be unfairly judged.
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Why can relying completely on computer-generated decisions be risky in situations involving human lives and well-being?
Reasoning: Even advanced systems can make mistakes with serious consequences.
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A company uses customer data to allow a computer system to make decisions about insurance coverage; which ethical issue should be carefully considered?
Reasoning: Personal information must be collected and used responsibly.
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If a computer system treats two people differently despite having similar qualifications, what ethical concern should be investigated first?
Reasoning: Similar cases should receive similar treatment.
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A facial-recognition system incorrectly identifies an innocent person as a suspect; which ethical issue is most directly related to this situation?
Reasoning: Incorrect identification can cause unfair consequences.
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When designers hide how a computer system reaches decisions that affect people, what problem may develop in society?
Reasoning: Lack of transparency can reduce public trust.
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A computer system recommends prison sentences based on previous cases; why might human judges still be necessary?
Reasoning: Ethical and legal decisions often require human understanding and context.
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If a computer system learns from data that contains unfair treatment of certain groups, what is the most likely result?
Reasoning: The system may learn and repeat existing unfair patterns.
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