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3. Risks and Unintended Consequences Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 30 questions to review 3. Risks and Unintended Consequences, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

30 questions
01
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1 point

Which description best matches the meaning of privacy in the context of computing systems?

  1. A

    Whether a device has the newest processor

  2. B

    A person’s ability to control information about themselves and how it is collected or used

  3. C

    Whether a company earns money from an application

  4. D

    The number of users who access a service

02
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1 point

A school’s extensive monitoring system causes students to avoid researching controversial but lawful topics. Which concept best explains this outcome?

  1. A

    People communicate more openly because monitoring guarantees safety

  2. B

    People stop using all digital devices permanently

  3. C

    People avoid lawful activities because they believe their actions are being recorded

  4. D

    People receive fewer advertisements after disabling location services

03
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1 point

An automated hiring system is trained on historical decisions that favored one demographic group. Even without using race or gender directly, what is the most important risk?

  1. A

    The algorithm is unbiased because it uses only numerical data

  2. B

    The algorithm is safe because historical decisions are always fair

  3. C

    The algorithm eliminates the need for any human accountability

  4. D

    The algorithm may reproduce past discrimination through historical patterns or proxy features

04
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1 point

Which design choice would most directly reduce the environmental impacts associated with frequent device replacement?

  1. A

    Designing devices that last longer and can be repaired or upgraded

  2. B

    Replacing devices as soon as a newer model is released

  3. C

    Increasing unnecessary data storage and computation

  4. D

    Discarding electronics in ordinary household waste

05
True or false
1 point

Misinformation is necessarily created with the deliberate intent to deceive.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
True or false
1 point

According to the material, frequent technology use or gaming automatically constitutes an addiction for everyone who engages in it.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
True or false
1 point

The material states that 80% of the e-waste generated worldwide in 2022 was documented as formally collected and recycled.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Written response
1 point

What term describes a business or organization that collects information from online and offline sources, combines it, and sells access to profiles or predictions about individuals?

09
Written response
1 point

According to the material, approximately how much electricity did data centers consume in 2024? Enter a whole-number value in TWh.

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

A service changes its design so that it collects only the information necessary for its stated purpose. This safeguard is called .

11
Fill in the blank
1 point

The World Health Organization uses the term for an excessive amount of information, including false or misleading information, that can create confusion and encourage risky behavior.

12
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1 point

Which actions are recommended for evaluating a potentially misleading digital claim? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Check the original source and publication date

  2. B

    Compare the claim with multiple independent, reliable sources

  3. C

    Share the claim immediately if its headline produces a strong emotional reaction

  4. D

    Look for supporting evidence rather than relying only on an image or headline

13
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1 point

Which practices support responsible deployment of an automated decision system? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Test the system for accuracy and unequal impacts

  2. B

    Provide procedures for people to appeal important decisions

  3. C

    Make the system’s decisions final and impossible for people to question

  4. D

    Keep humans accountable for important decisions

14
Open ended
1 point

Explain how a development team should manage the unintended consequences of a large-scale computing system. Include specific practices that should occur before and after deployment, and explain how those practices help address harm.

15
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1 point

Which practice best exemplifies purpose limitation in privacy protection?

  1. A

    Use collected data for any future purpose that becomes convenient

  2. B

    Use data only for clearly stated purposes

  3. C

    Allow data collection without explaining how it will be used

  4. D

    Store all collected data indefinitely to preserve flexibility

16
True or false
1 point

True or false: Privacy harm can occur only when a security breach exposes personal data.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Written response
1 point

What privacy safeguard means collecting only the information necessary for a stated purpose?

18
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1 point

Which statement correctly distinguishes misinformation from disinformation?

  1. A

    Misinformation can be shared without an intent to deceive

  2. B

    Misinformation is always deliberately created to deceive

  3. C

    Misinformation is accurate information presented in a confusing format

  4. D

    Misinformation refers only to altered images and videos

19
True or false
1 point

True or false: Extensive digital surveillance can create a chilling effect that discourages lawful speech or association.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

20
Written response
1 point

Approximately how much electricity did data centers consume worldwide in 2024? Enter a whole-number value in TWh.

21
Fill in the blank
1 point

When a computer system or machine performs tasks that people previously performed, this process is called .

22
Choose one
1 point

An automated hiring system is trained on historical decisions that favored one demographic group. Which concern is most justified?

  1. A

    The algorithm is fair as long as it does not explicitly include race or gender

  2. B

    The algorithm cannot reproduce historical bias if it processes applications quickly

  3. C

    Features such as location or employment history may act as proxies for demographic characteristics

  4. D

    Historical hiring data is always more objective than human judgment

23
Written response
1 point

In what year did the International Labour Organization publish the update on generative AI and employment discussed in the material? Enter the year in YYYY format.

24
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1 point

Which actions are part of a responsible development process for a computing system? Select all correct choices.

  1. A

    Conduct an impact assessment before deployment

  2. B

    Include affected users and communities in stakeholder participation

  3. C

    Test and audit the system for reliability, bias, accessibility, and security

  4. D

    Provide human oversight for important automated decisions

  5. E

    Hide system limitations from users to prevent criticism

  6. F

    Rely only on engagement metrics after deployment

25
Written response
1 point

What term does the World Health Organization use for an excessive amount of information, including false or misleading information, that can create confusion and encourage risky behavior?

26
Choose one
1 point

Which situation best illustrates the privacy risk created by a data broker?

  1. A

    A service that stores only the information a person enters directly into one account

  2. B

    A company that combines information from multiple sources and sells access to profiles or predictions

  3. C

    A repair business that refurbishes discarded electronic devices

  4. D

    A platform that removes all personalized recommendations

27
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1 point

A university announces that it will record and analyze students’ online research activity, even though the activity is lawful. Which outcome most directly demonstrates a chilling effect?

  1. A

    People receive more control over how organizations collect their data

  2. B

    People become more likely to report crimes because cameras are available

  3. C

    People avoid lawful activities because they believe they are being monitored

  4. D

    People automatically receive lower prices when surveillance increases

28
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1 point

A video platform ranks content mainly by watch time and comments. A misleading video provokes anger and receives unusually high engagement. What risk is most directly created by this design?

  1. A

    Misleading material may spread more widely because it generates strong engagement

  2. B

    All recommended content becomes verified by independent experts before distribution

  3. C

    Users stop encountering content that matches their existing beliefs

  4. D

    False claims become disinformation automatically, regardless of anyone’s intent

29
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1 point

An automated hiring system is trained on historical decisions that favored one demographic group. Which design feature could allow the system to reproduce that bias even if race and gender are excluded?

  1. A

    The system uses a larger screen to display applications

  2. B

    The system gives every applicant an identical ranking chosen at random

  3. C

    The system removes all historical data before making any comparison

  4. D

    The system uses employment history that reflects biased past hiring decisions

30
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1 point

Which situation most closely matches the conditions described for gaming disorder?

  1. A

    A person plays games regularly but stops easily and experiences no impairment

  2. B

    A person cannot control gaming, prioritizes it over responsibilities, continues despite harm, and experiences significant impairment

  3. C

    A person tries a new game once and decides not to play again

  4. D

    A person uses a game briefly as one of several balanced leisure activities