Question 1

Which of the following is the best definition of privacy?
A)when certain facts are not known to others
B)when information about ourselves is under our control
C)to be free of to make choices
D)to be free of supervision

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

One of the biggest issues in consumer privacy is when  _________.
A)companies find out what customers most like
B)companies sell their collected information to other companies
C)companies use databases to store customer information
D)companies keep personal information on employees

Accepted Answer

Selling collected information can lead to breaches of privacy and unethical use of personal data.

Question 3

An example of an acceptable use of employees' medical information would be  _________.
A)for reporting to the government
B)to determine eligibility for employment
C)for determining benefits that would be needed
D)to gather companywide statistics to share with employees

Accepted Answer

It is acceptable to use employees' medical information to determine benefits that would be needed, such as accommodations or medical leave. However, it is not appropriate to use this information for reporting to the government, determining eligibility for employment, or gathering companywide statistics to share with employees, as these uses do not directly relate to the employees' medical needs or treatment.

Question 4

An argument used by employers to justify "off the clock" policies is  __________ .
A)to limit the amount of work related discussions
B)to influence employee morale
C)to promote a safe workplace
D)to create information databases

Accepted Answer

The answer of An argument used by employers to justify...

Question 5

To protect customers' privacy on the Internet,ABC Corporation is comparing several strategies.To best protect privacy,the company should allow its customers to _________ .
A)opt out of information collection because it is most comprehensive
B)opt in for the collection of certain types of personal data
C)opt out with respect to sharing information that is given voluntarily
D)opt in for information that is noncommercial in value

Accepted Answer

The answer of To protect customers' privacy on the Internet,ABC...

Question 6

The Freedom of Information Act of 1966 had the unforeseen consequence of  _________.
A)making government more transparent in its dealings
B)making corporations more transparent in their dealings
C)compromising confidentiality about private individuals
D)making information more readily available to individuals

Accepted Answer

The Freedom of Information Act primarily covers disclosure of government records and has led to some concerns about privacy and confidentiality, particularly regarding private individuals. It has not had a significant impact on corporate transparency or individual access to information.

Question 7

Employers may want to use psychological testing on employees primarily  _________.
A)to gauge suitability for a job
B)to detect potential sources of trouble
C)for statistical reporting purposes
D)to test for intelligence

Accepted Answer

Psychological testing can be useful in determining if a candidate is suitable for a job by assessing skills, personality, and other relevant factors. Testing can also help employers identify potential red flags or areas of concern, but this is not the primary purpose of testing. Statistical reporting and testing for intelligence are secondary uses of psychological testing in the workplace.

Question 8

Employers feel the need to monitor their employees at work primarily _________ .
A)to influence them
B)to promote morale
C)to be competitive
D)to maintain productivity

Accepted Answer

Employers monitor their employees to ensure that they are being productive and that work is being completed efficiently. This helps the company meet its goals and objectives, ultimately leading to profitability.

Question 9

A Kantian argument for privacy focuses on _________ .
A)not harming people
B)contractual obligations
C)violations of the law
D)autonomy

Accepted Answer

According to the Kantian ethical framework, individuals have inherent worth and dignity, and should be treated as ends in themselves rather than means to an end. This emphasizes the importance of individual autonomy and the ability for individuals to make their own choices. Privacy allows individuals to maintain control over their personal information and to make decisions about how they are represented to others. Therefore, a Kantian argument for privacy would focus on the value of autonomy.

Question 10

Utilitarian arguments for privacy focus on _________ .
A)the rights of individuals
B)the harm in violation
C)breaking the law
D)justice

Accepted Answer

Utilitarian arguments for privacy focus on the harm caused by the violation of privacy. The harm may be physical, emotional or economic. Utilitarianism holds that actions are right if they result in the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. In the case of privacy, violating the privacy of an individual causes harm to that individual and may also harm others indirectly, such as through loss of trust in institutions or increased fear of surveillance. Protecting privacy, therefore, results in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Quiz 6: Privacy

Which of the following is the best definition of privacy?

One of the biggest issues in consumer privacy is when _________.

An example of an acceptable use of employees' medical information would be _________.

An argument used by employers to justify "off the clock" policies is __________ .

To protect customers' privacy on the Internet,ABC Corporation is comparing several strategies.To best protect privacy,the company should allow its customers to _________ .

The Freedom of Information Act of 1966 had the unforeseen consequence of _________.

Employers may want to use psychological testing on employees primarily _________.

Employers feel the need to monitor their employees at work primarily _________ .

A Kantian argument for privacy focuses on _________ .

Utilitarian arguments for privacy focus on _________ .