Data-Driven Emerging Technologies Quiz

TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
Which of the following defines the AI black box problem?

1 point
A dangerous machine intelligence put in a digital prison

The challenge of understanding the inner workings of opaque systems

Machine intelligence making something illusory, like pulling a rabbit from a hat

Not being able to know how something crashed or failed

2.
Question 2
Which of the following elements are important aspects of ethical integrity with regards to data?
(Select two.)

1 point
If the data is commercially viable or monetarily valuable.

If the holders of data are trustworthy entities.

What type of data (audio, visual, etc.) is being collected and/or utilized.

Whether the data was gathered in an ethical manner.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following best describes why data is sometimes compared to oil? (Select two.)

1 point
Data can fuel algorithmic technologies.

Data can be monetarily valuable.

Data can be easily monopolized.

Data can damage the environment.

4.
Question 4
At what point should ethical consideration ideally be applied to emerging technologies?

1 point
Upon delivery, with appropriate warranties where necessary.

Once an ethical issue has received negative feedback in public media.

During periodic reviews, with ongoing customer feedback solicited.

From its inception, through maintenance, to applying foresight regarding its

decommissioning.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following describes dual-use or multipurpose data?

1 point
Data that can be easily shared with a partner or family member for mutual enjoyment.

Data that can be transformed into multiple forms, e.g. extracting audio from a video file.

Data that can be used in multiple devices or formats, such as a video on a Smart TV, tablet, and
computer.

Data collected for one application that could also be applied to another application in a
different domain.

6.
Question 6
Which of the following are important ethical elements to safeguard within ethical AI systems? (Select
two.)

1 point
Accountability and management of bias.

Performance and optimization.

The number of layers, tensors, or parameters used in a model.

Transparency and explainability, balanced with privacy.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is the generally agreed upon current state of the art of AI?
1 point
Superintelligence

Narrow AI

Strong AI

Perceptrons

8.
Question 8
Which of the following describe important aspects of why emerging technologies are so capable and
powerful? (Select two.)

1 point
They are exciting and captivating to many people.

They may be able to self-improve by learning from data.

They can automate very complex operations.

They can displace workers by performing their jobs more efficiently.

9.
Question 9
Management asks someone to do a data-related task. Which of the following would likely be
ethically problematic? (Select two.)

1 point
Manipulate data or alter its interpretation.

Change data to another format.

Delete any erroneous data.

Aggregate data together.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following describe important aspects in the role of an ethical AI engineer? (Select two.)

1 point
Keeping up with the latest developments and vulnerabilities.
Cleaning and sorting data, and auditing for bias.

Building and maintaining computational hardware.

Writing new equations to express intelligence.

Privacy and Legal Concepts Related to Data-Driven Technologies

Quiz
Which of the following, by itself, qualifies as personally identifiable information (PII)?

1 point
System events added to a log

A user’s customer ID in an online ordering system

A user’s home address

Temperature readings for an office building

2.
Question 2
Why are groups like race and religion considered protected classes?

1 point
People use these groups as the basis for their identities.

Organizations are legally not allowed to collect information about these groups.

These groups can be used to personally identify someone.

These groups have been used as the basis for wholesale discrimination.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following describes an opt-out policy in regards to the collection of private data?

1 point
Data about the user is always collected, regardless of the user’s consent.

Data about the user is automatically collected unless that user explicitly states that you
should not do so.
Data about the user is never collected, regardless of the user’s consent.

Data about that user isn’t collected until that user explicitly states you are allowed to.

4.
Question 4
Which of the following are key principles of privacy by design? (Select two.)

1 point
Organizations must incorporate privacy protections throughout the project lifecycle.

Organizations must keep the focus of privacy protections on the business rather than the user.

Organizations must not expose the operational practices and technologies used to protect user
privacy.

Organizations must be proactive in protecting against privacy risks, not reactive.

5.
Question 5
What is the purpose of differential privacy?

1 point
To only allow certain parties to access certain portions of the data.

To ensure the data is completely confidential and cannot be read by unauthorized parties.

To remove the direct identifiers that can be used to identify individuals.

To enable parties to share private data without revealing individuals represented in the data.

6.
Question 6
Which of the following describes the concept of liability?

1 point
Answering for one’s actions to an authority figure.

The moral duty one has to take action.

The legal responsibility for one’s actions.

Taking ownership of an assigned task.

7.
Question 7
What does it mean to call a click-through agreement a “contract of adhesion”?

1 point
One party is forced into using the service after agreeing.

Both parties are legally bound by the agreement.

Both parties are equally responsible for ensuring the agreement is adhered to.

One party is forced into a “take-it-or-leave-it” situation.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is a type of technology contract that establishes the goals of both parties and
describes how those goals will be achieved?

1 point
Service-level agreement (SLA)

Software as a Service (SaaS)

End-user license agreement (EULA)

Terms of Service (ToS)

9.
Question 9
How does a smart contract differ from a traditional contract?

1 point
Smart contracts eliminate the need for a central authority.

Smart contracts serve a different purpose than traditional contracts.

Smart contracts guarantee that all parties are anonymous.

Smart contracts are more effective than traditional contracts.

10.
Question 10
How can a visual contract be easier to understand than a written contract?

1 point
The use of pictures without any text makes it easier for most people to comprehend the details of a
contract.

The use of pictures explains the contract in greater detail than a written contract, making it easier for
anyone to understand the particulars.

The use of pictures with simple text makes it easier for the layperson to understand the
details of a contract.

The use of pictures is more accessible to all people, whereas a written contract may be difficult for
someone with a reading disability to understand.

Bias Quiz
Bias Quiz
TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
What causes bias?

1 point
Bias is caused by the media.

Biases are learned from our families, our social groups, and the media.

Bias is biological, we are born with it.

Biases are caused by the opinions of our families.

2.
Question 2
What is the fundamental attribution error?

1 point
When you believe your chances of experiencing something negative are lower and your chances of
experiencing something positive are higher than others.

When you say your bad behavior is caused by the situation, but when other people display
the same bad behavior, it is caused by a personality trait.

When you believe your ideas are normal and that the majority of people agree with you.

When you incorrectly assume a cause and effect relationship for two correlated variables.
3.
Question 3
Which of the following are actions that can help combat implicit bias? (Select three.)

1 point
Surrounding yourself with others who have similar experiences.

Exposing yourself to “counter-stereotypical” examples.

Cultivating awareness of your own biases.

Obtaining your information from the same one or two media sources that your family and friends
access.

Interacting with diverse groups of people.

4.
Question 4
When conducting an opinion poll, which of the following biases do you need to guard against the
most when collecting your data?

1 point
Misclassification bias

Sampling bias

Modeling bias

Correlation bias

5.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of a cognitive bias?

1 point
Misclassification bias

Anchoring bias

Modeling bias

Correlation bias

6.
Question 6
Are criminal justice risk assessments race-neutral?

1 point
Yes, technology in itself is not racist.

Yes, algorithms replace human judgement and they are unbiased.

No, it is designed with intention to be unfair.

No, the data is biased as it reflects historical bias.

7.
Question 7
Which type of bias causes people to trust an automated decision-making system (ADS) over a
human’s decision?

1 point
Complacency bias

Automation bias

Implicit bias

Confirmation bias

8.
Question 8
How can confirmation bias impact us socially? (Select two.)

1 point
It can lead to a diverse set of friends.

It can impede socio-political cooperation.

It can prevent us from being social with other people.

It can lead to groupthink, which can in turn halt forward progress.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following describes an illusory-correlation bias?

1 point
When you correlate a variable with a confounding variable.
When you incorrectly assume a correlation because there is an illusory confounding variable.

When you incorrectly assume a cause and effect relationship because two variables are
correlated.

When you correlate variables that do not exist in your data set.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following is one explanation for why cognitive biases exist?

1 point
We receive too much information and are overloaded.

They help us think logically instead of emotionally.

We use them to help remember things.

They are taught to us in school.

Ethical Theories Quiz

Which of the following is a formative ethics theory that states that maximizing happiness is the
primary standard for determining what is right or wrong?

1 point
Categorical imperative

Deontology

Utilitarianism

Virtue ethics

2.
Question 2
Which of the following statements are promoted by the categorical imperative? (Select three.)

1 point
Don’t treat people as a means to an end; treat them always as an end.

Act in such a way that your actions may become a universal law.
You have a moral duty to choose your actions based on their potential outcomes.

Each person must use reason to will moral laws.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following statements accurately describes the philosophical concept of
predeterminism?

1 point
All events, past, present, and future, are determined in advance.

All events are predestined to happen by a supernatural force.

All future events are determined by preceding events, as in a chain, but human beings may still be
able to interfere with this chain of events.

Human beings are able to make choices whose outcomes are not already determined.

4.
Question 4
How do norms differ from morals?

1 point
Norms form the basis for morals.

Morals involve value judgments; norms do not.

Morals are collective; norms are more personal.

Norms are universal to all cultures; morals are not.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are consequences of saying that someone or something has moral agency?
(Select two.)

1 point
The moral agent can be held responsible for their actions.

The moral agent is capable of determining right and wrong.

The moral agent acts in a morally correct manner.

The moral agent follows a deontological code of ethics.

6.
Question 6
Why is deciding how to act using moral reasoning not always a feasible goal for human beings?

1 point
Most people are not educated on normative ethical theories and therefore cannot perform true moral
reasoning.

Human decision making is often influenced by emotion and not logic.

Moral reasoning is too complicated to apply to a real-world situation.

Moral reasoning has few tangible benefits for most people.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following statements are true regarding the purpose of moral psychology? (Select two.)

1 point
Moral psychology seeks to understand the nature of what it means to be moral.

Moral psychology seeks to understand what the best way to act morally is.

Moral psychology seeks to understand how the human mind develops morality.

Moral psychology seeks to understand why people act morally or immorally.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is an example of applied ethics?

1 point
Professional ethics

Pluralism

Moral relativism

Virtue ethics

9.
Question 9
Your organization has developed an AI system that recommends treatments for hospital patients.
Some questions have been raised about the ethics of how these treatments are determined. What
applied ethics domain do these concerns fall under?

1 point
Environmental ethics

Engineering ethics

Bioethics

Business ethics

10.
Question 10
What does it mean to say that human rights are inalienable? (Select two.)

1 point
Inalienable rights are conditional.

Inalienable rights cannot be taken away except in extreme circumstances.

Inalienable rights are inherent in all human beings.

Inalienable rights are derived from tradition.

Ethical Principles Applied to Data-Driven

Technologies Quiz

Question 1
What does “ethics by design” mean?

1 point
An approach in which ethics is considered from the initial design stage.

A reference to the framework set forth by IEEE’s Ethically Aligned Design.

A creative design approach as the focus for ethics.

A reference to one of the tenets of engineering activism.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following describes why explainability is important?

1 point
It is necessary so that internal stakeholders can understand how a system works.

It provides interpretations of a system’s actions.

It provides accountability and trust.

It enables you to explain a system for shareholder purposes.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following describes personhood?

1 point
Personhood is the legal protection provided to AI systems.

Personhood is a concept that applies to narrow AI.

Personhood is often used to dictate how something is treated.

Personhood is an individual’s right to freedom.

4.
Question 4
Which of the following describe how adopting ethical practices can be a strategic differentiator?
(Select three.)

1 point
It will encourage applicants to apply for your company.

It will support the development of strategic partnerships.

It will build customer trust.

It will reduce your business obligations toward customers and business partners.

It will ensure you comply with regulations.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following best describes beneficence?
1 point
Beneficence is the promotion of well-being for moral agents like humans.

Beneficence is a term coined by IBM that relates to their Green Horizons initiative in 2014.

Beneficence is the promotion of efficient systems that perform rapidly and benefit companies.

Beneficence is the promotion of well-being, not just for moral agents like humans, but of
animals, the environment, and societies.

6.
Question 6
What is the difference between beneficence and non-maleficence?

1 point
Beneficence refers to “do only good” and non-maleficence refers to “do no harm.”

Non-maleficence refers only to malevolent artificial general intelligence (AGI), while beneficence can
refer to any “good” emerging technology.

Beneficence is a less important goal for the field of AI than non-maleficence.

Beneficence and non-maleficence are quite similar and often interchangeable.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following are valid concerns regarding electronic personalities? (Select two.)

1 point
That they would create unfair advantages, as not everyone has access to the same rights.

That individuals would start applying for electronic personalities.

That they will make it more difficult to access information.

That they would absolve manufacturers of liability.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following are ways to participate in engineering activism? (Select two.)

1 point
Follow a code of ethics.
Perform all tasks required of you.

Engage with the public.

Follow ethics by design.

9.
Question 9
How can AI uphold justice?

1 point
The more AI-based products being used in the justice system, the more justice can be upheld.

AI systems can be designed from the start to help promote fairness and minimize bias.

AI systems can replace human judges, who are often biased.

AI can automate many of the clerical tasks involved in the justice system.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are examples of how AI can limit human autonomy? (Select two.)

1 point
Weapon systems can limit human autonomy as humans may not have decision-making
capability or understand the decision making.

AI systems might impact certain vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children
differently than the rest of the population, which could limit those groups’ autonomy.

AI systems can assist individuals with automated, repetitive, or dangerous tasks.

AI systems can perform tasks that humans cannot, such as processing millions of data records in a
matter of seconds.

Course 1. Assignment. Peer-graded Assignment: Op Ed Article

Students will write a short opinion piece (500–750 words) where they will state their opinions about
the potential ethical harms of a data-driven technology and make suggestions about ways to
ethically manage it.
Course 2. Turn Ethical Frameworks
into Actionable Steps

Quiz 1. Frameworks and Ethical Responsibilities with Data-Driven

Technologies Quiz

Which school of philosophical thought primarily advocates for the greatest good for the greatest
amount of people?

1 point
Kantian ethics

Deontology

Virtue ethics

Utilitarianism

2.
Question 2
Which type of entity are the OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence mostly geared towards?

1 point
National governments

Municipal governments

Individuals

Private corporations

3.
Question 3
Which of the following principles are most commonly cited in AI-based ethical frameworks?

1 point
Transparency and explainability

Fairness and non-discrimination

Human control and autonomy

Happiness and spiritual contentment

4.
Question 4
Which of the following frameworks primarily promotes human rights?

1 point
The Asilomar AI Principles

The Beijing AI Principles

The Toronto Declaration

The Montreal Declaration

5.
Question 5
Which of the following best describes capability caution as referenced in the Asilomar AI Principles?

1 point
Given a lack of consensus, we should avoid strong assumptions regarding upper limits on
future AI capabilities.

We should keep limits on on what artificial general intelligence (AGI) is capable of.

If there is no understanding of the internal mechanisms of AI, then AI development should be halted.

Should there be a greater reliance on AI, measures should be taken to ensure that humans are still
capable of finding work.

6.
Question 6
Which of the following describes the principle of transparency in the context of AI systems?

1 point
Transparency enables human observers to understand the decision-making process of an AI
system.
Transparency enables human observers to tweak the decision-making process of an AI system.

Transparency enables human observers to see inside the decision-making process of an AI

system.

Transparency enables human observers to reproduce the decision-making process of an AI system.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is a case study that best represents the principle of professional
responsibility?

1 point
The Beijing AI Principles’ tenets about the use of AI

The Asilomar AI Principles’ definition of capability caution

The IEEE Ethically Aligned Design’s discussion on classical ethics

The American Medical Association’s definition of AI as augmented intelligence

8.
Question 8
If you are attempting to build a new framework for the research and development (R&D) of AI, which
of the following frameworks might you look at first for its emphasis in this area?

1 point
The Beijing AI Principles

The Montreal Declaration for a Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence

The American Medical Association’s definition of artificial intelligence

The G20 AI Principles

9.
Question 9
In AI, the principle of privacy is most commonly referred to in the context of which of the following
concepts?

1 point
Personal protection

Human control
Transparency

Data protection

10.
Question 10
Which of the following describes an ethical framework?

1 point
Ethical frameworks apply meta-ethical theories to everyday business operations.

Ethical frameworks seek to mitigate ethical concerns by creating actionable steps.

Ethical frameworks consolidate regulatory requirements for an industry.

Ethical frameworks raise timeless ethical questions that are not easily put into action.

Application of Ethical Frameworks to Ethical

Quiz 2.
Dilemmas Quiz
Why does the trolley problem pose an ethical predicament?

1 point
There are so many potential outcomes that it becomes difficult to choose one that is most ethical.

You as the actor don’t have sufficient control over the circumstance.

The moral responsibility is split between you and the person controlling the trolley.

You have to make a choice between two scenarios where choosing one leads to loss of life in
the other.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following ethical considerations should have priority in an emergency situation like the
use of contact-tracing solutions during a pandemic? (Select two.)

1 point
Explainability

Privacy
Accountability

Bias

3.
Question 3
In using AI-enabled solutions within the context of medical imaging analysis, which of the following is
the most important ethical consideration?

1 point
Bias

Privacy

Security

Explainability

4.
Question 4
If an AI-enabled system enables addictive behavior, which of the following makes for the most
compelling argument to stop development work on that system?

1 point
The user will share more data with the system because of increased use.

The system, as designed, acts counter to the well-being of the users.

There is a lack of accountability on the part of the user since they overuse the service.

The process for obtaining consent has not been made transparent to the user.

5.
Question 5
Why do smart toys raise additional ethical concerns over those that are raised in the course of other
products and services that use AI?

1 point
Children are more susceptible to manipulation and therefore need extra protective measures.

The smart toys store personal data on the device, which can be stolen.

They are used in the privacy of homes rather than in public settings, like other products or services.
It is difficult to obtain informed consent for the use of the smart toy.

6.
Question 6
Which of the following software development principles is essential in the real-world deployment of
AI-enabled software applications in critical scenarios like self-driving cars?

1 point
Robustness to adversarial examples

Version control of the AI models deployed

Architectural design analysis

Continuous integration and deployment of patch updates

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is the most important argument in favor of content moderation in online
platforms?

1 point
It prevents the spread of disinformation that can cause harm to vulnerable populations.

It prevents the development of monopolies in terms of content creators.

It helps uphold freedom of expression for everyone and doesn’t give anyone special rights.

It creates adequate incentives for everyone to share their opinions.

8.
Question 8
Why is the question of robot rights and emancipation one that isn’t as important as addressing
issues of bias, privacy, transparency, and other principles discussed in the various ethical
frameworks?

1 point
Humans are anthropocentric and don’t want to extend rights to other sentient entities.

There is no legal precedent for granting rights to entities that are not humans.

Robots are mechanical instruments and therefore don’t deserve to have rights.

These rights necessitate that robots become sentient entities, which is currently not feasible.
9.
Question 9
Which of the following is the most important ethical consideration regarding technical developments
like deepfakes?

1 point
They are built on technological progress made by a third-party organization.

They usurp a person’s likeness and can then be weaponized against them.

They violate data sharing agreements in many jurisdictions.

They take away monetization opportunities, leaving individuals unfairly compensated for their data.

10.
Question 10
Why are anonymization and pseudonymization insufficient protection measures against breaches of
data privacy and security?

1 point
They destroy the usefulness of the data.

They can be broken by combining this data with other publicly available data.

They don’t integrate well into data science and machine learning workflows.

They only work in scenarios with particular kinds of personal information.

Quiz 3. Regulations and Standards Quiz

1.
Question 1
Which of the following are ways that regulations differ from ethical frameworks? (Select two.)

1 point
Regulations are flexible in their implementation.

Regulations have legal enforcement behind them.

Regulations provide a clear basis for potential litigation.

Regulations are often industry led.

2.
Question 2
Your business handles the personal data of California residents. Which of the following regulations
would enable a resident to request that their data be deleted from your company’s files?

1 point
COPPA

PCI DSS

CCPA

OECD Privacy Guidelines

3.
Question 3
Which of the following does the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (LGPD) mandate? (Select
two.)

1 point
Data protection analysts

Data protection officers

Data protection impact assessments

Data protection audits

4.
Question 4
Which of the following is a standard or regulation that focuses on ensuring the implementation of
strong cybersecurity techniques like network security and cryptography to protect data?

1 point
FERPA

PIPEDA

POPI

PCI DSS

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are requirements set forth by the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)?
(Select two.)

1 point
Organizations must destroy biometric data in a timely fashion.

Organizations must store biometric data in local, on-premises databases.

Organizations must not transmit biometric data across an unsecured network like the Internet.

Organizations must obtain consent from individuals regarding the collection and use of
biometric data.

6.
Question 6
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) safeguards the privacy of which age group’s
personal information?

1 point
Anyone under 18 years old

Anyone between 13 and 18 years old

Anyone between 5 and 13 years old

Anyone under 13 years old

7.
Question 7
Which of the following are advantages to adopting standards frameworks like ISO 27000? (Select
two.)

1 point
Formal certification processes that provide competitive advantage

International support, recognition, and involvement

Technology-specific focus and precise implementation instructions

Regulatory weight and legal enforcement

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is a notable aspect of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act (PIPEDA) when compared to similar laws and regulations?

1 point
A stipulation to continue providing service even if data usage is denied

Its nationwide scope and specific national focus

Its exclusive focus on a single domain rather than a breadth of domains

The early date of its inauguration

9.
Question 9
Which of the following resources does the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
provide to organizations?

1 point
Industrial configurations

Security tools

Measurement technologies

Reference materials

10.
Question 10
Which of the following ethical domains does the IEEE 7000 series explore? (Select two.)

1 point
Machine-readable privacy terms

Emulated empathy

Fair competition

Personnel safety

Conflict Reconciliation Between Ethics,

Quiz 4.
Regulations, and Business Demands Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following are important elements of the data minimization principle? (Select two.)

1 point
Only keep data for as long as it is needed

Only collect data that is strictly necessary

Only delete data that can be easily replaced

Only compress data that needs to be kept as small as possible

2.
Question 2
Which of the following are logical arguments in favor of an organization maintaining compliance?
(Select two.)

1 point
Avoidance of reputational damage

Long-term cost savings due to avoiding fines

Reduced costs of development

Reduced time to deployment

3.
Question 3
How does increasing AI performance often conflict with the desire for explainability?

1 point
Increasing AI performance sometimes leads to certain evaluation metrics no longer being useful,
making it more difficult to explain decision-making processes.

Increasing AI performance sometimes leads to greater model complexity, making it more

difficult to explain decision-making processes.

Increasing AI performance sometimes removes human-in-the-loop (HITL) methods, making it more

difficult to explain decision-making processes.

Increasing AI performance sometimes reduces the transparency of input data used in training,
making it more difficult to explain decision-making processes.
4.
Question 4
Which of the following explains why efficiency can sometimes incur systemic fragility?

1 point
High-efficiency machines often require more maintenance

Increased efficiency tends to compound over time

Efficiency benefits may lead to complex second-order costs

Increased efficiency tends to create cost savings

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are possible benefits of a human-in-the-loop (HITL) architecture? (Select two.)

1 point
Improving the speed of autonomous decision making

Balancing the negative effects of an AI system on people with the effects on environments
and objects

Mitigating excessive scope or potential collateral damage

Eliminating the potential for human error in decision making

6.
Question 6
How does the “virtuous cycle” that benefits Big Tech operate?

1 point
Better classes of customers lead to richer and more refined data for algorithmic systems.

Organizations write algorithms with fewer biases, which leads to fairer outcomes.

Data-driven algorithms improve solutions, leading to new customers, and better data.

By acting virtuous, the public respects Big Tech more and more.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is often in opposition to moral relativism?

1 point
Customs and conventions

Evidence-based policy

Subjective perspectives

Cultural mores

8.
Question 8
Which of the following are important aspects of resolving complex and confounding business
pressures? (Select two.)

1 point
Managing expectations that not everyone can get what they want, when they want it

Engaging with multiple stakeholders to understand their particular needs

Prioritizing ethical and safety concerns over business desires in all cases and situations

Assuring everyone that their desires can be accommodated without compromise

9.
Question 9
You plan on streamlining your company’s product experience, but you also want to uphold the
agency and autonomy of your users. Which of the following actions would uphold these principles?
(Select two.)

1 point
Refraining from guiding users into something they didn’t wish for or intend

Respecting the right of the user to choose and customize their experiences

Applying machine intelligence to simulate customer behavior

Enabling government agencies to have a personalized interface with software

10.
Question 10
Which of the following describe corporate hegemony? (Select two.)

1 point
Spending large sums on corporate branding and marketing
Making multiple investments in a similar space to improve the outcomes of success

Locking out smaller players, leading to monopolies or cartels

Consolidating interests through mergers and acquisitions

Communicate Effectively about

Course

Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven

Technologies

Quiz Communicating the Business Impacts of Ethical Risks

Why is it important to categorize ethical risks into different types? (Select two.)

1 point
It ensures that customers and other external stakeholders know that we take ethical risks seriously.

It makes it easier for us to identify and manage different types of risks.

It helps us understand the many complexities involved in different types of ethical risks.

It helps us consider risk mitigation in terms of universal tactics that apply to all potential kinds of
ethical risk.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following communication tactics help uphold transparency and explainability from the
customer perspective? (Select two.)

1 point
Providing in-depth white papers on the algorithms that underlie data-driven systems.

Providing guidelines for how customers can keep their private data secure when using data-driven
systems.

Providing information about data-driven systems in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

Providing prompt responses to customer questions about the decisions made by data-driven
systems.
3.
Question 3
Why is it important to engage stakeholders at the beginning of the ethical risk management process?

1 point
It lets stakeholders know that the organization cannot address ethical risks in data-driven systems
without input from stakeholders first.

It helps the organization avoid legal trouble during the development and deployment of data-driven
systems.

It demonstrates that the organization is committed to accountability and transparency in their data-
driven systems.

It proves that you are completely equipped to address any ethical risks in your data-driven systems.

4.
Question 4
Which of the following situations would most likely require communication to external stakeholders?
(Select two.)

1 point
The organization’s change management strategy has been modified.

The organization’s data-driven service will receive an update that enhances its accuracy.

The organization plans to adopt a new ethical framework to support the implementation of an AI
system.

The organization’s AI product has a defect and needs to be recalled.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are useful strategies for communicating ethical risks to the organization?
(Select two.)

1 point
Communicate information in real time

Disseminate information in multiple formats

Provide information only when solicited

Communicate information through a single voice

6.
Question 6
Which of the following are useful strategies for communicating ethical risks to society? (Select two.)

1 point
Ensure communication policies are diverse, inclusive, and equitable

Limit the flow of information to one direction: organization to public

Provide access to information on a need-to-know basis

Be culturally sensitive and culturally aware during communication

7.
Question 7
When conducting a business impact assessment (BIA), why is it important to interview or survey
personnel at the ground level, not just managers and other higher-ups?

1 point
They have a greater obligation to answer questions.

They may have more institutional knowledge about a subject than managers.

They are more likely to be candid and give forthright responses.

They are more likely to find the time to complete an interview or survey.

8.
Question 8
As a result of failing to communicate ethical risks, the organization’s reputation suffers and
customers are less confident in the organization. What direct impact can this have?

1 point
Customers will find it more difficult to use your products and services.

Morale amongst internal personnel will drop, as will productivity.

The organization will be more likely to draw the attention of legal and regulatory auditors.

The products or services the organization creates will have less of an impact in the
marketplace.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following should be conducted as part of a risk communication strategy in order to
ensure the organization is upholding its regulatory obligations?

1 point
Ethical risk review

Business impact assessment (BIA)

Public relations campaign

Compliance audit

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are useful strategies for communicating ethical risks to the individual? (Select
two.)

1 point
Communicate to individuals proactively rather than reactively

Inform individuals of how they are obligated to mitigate risks to themselves

Ensure individuals understand the specific details of each risk they are affected by

Ensure individuals feel that they have input into the process

Week 2. Quiz Designing Communication

Strategies

TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
Which of the following is a best practice for incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in
communication?

1 point
Ensure multiple groups of people based on race, gender, etc., are communicating in different ways

Focus on the organization’s intended message rather than incorporating feedback from external
stakeholders
Reassure customers that the organization is diverse, equitable, and inclusive

Promote an organizational culture that embraces these values

2.
Question 2
Which of the following is an important concept to consider as part of building an organizational
philosophy?

1 point
Adopting philosophies already created by other organizations

Anticipating future implications of that philosophy

Considering internal stakeholder needs above all else

Putting ethical principles into practice

3.
Question 3
The endorsement of which of the following types of stakeholder is most critical when developing
mission and vision statements?

1 point
C-suite executives

Employees

Customers

Department heads

4.
Question 4
Which of the following is a benefit of providing disclosure statements?

1 point
It creates an ethical framework from which the organization can operate.

It enables the organization to mitigate ethical risks.

It demonstrates that the organization lacks ethical conflicts.

It demonstrates that the organization has a commitment to openness.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following is the most important factor to consider when developing corporate reports?

1 point
Whether or not it’s necessary to include financial information in the report

Who is the most qualified person to deliver the report

Who the intended audience of the report is

Where the data used in the report comes from and how accurate it is

6.
Question 6
Which of the following are important factors to consider when developing a media campaign? (Select
two.)

1 point
The environment in which the campaign will be launched

The time-sensitive nature of communication in the campaign

The risks that will be talked about in the campaign

The effect the campaign has on the organization’s bottom line

7.
Question 7
Which of the following are distinguishing characteristics of a "living" public education campaign?
(Select two.)

1 point
The campaign fosters a relationship between the organization and its stakeholders.

The campaign is continuously improved upon.

The campaign cannot be modified without the consent of the organization.

The campaign must be self-sustaining.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is a best practice when participating in media inquiries? (Select two.)
1 point
Only agree to speak to media outlets that are favorable to your organization

Divulge only the information that you are required to by law

Ensure your message is consistent

Get your message out as quickly as possible

9.
Question 9
What is the benefit of hosting a virtual reality press conference over a traditional in-person press
conference?

1 point
The participants will be impressed by your leveraging of new and exciting technologies.

The conference can be interactive without the participants needing to be co-located.

It will be easier to communicate your overall message to your audience.

The conference will be easily accessible to all willing participants.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are important qualities of a press release? (Select two.)

1 point
It’s in a digital format

It’s delivered on a single platform

It’s non-interactive

It’s concise

Managing a Crisis, Communicating Critical

Quiz
Messages, and Ensuring Business Continuity
How does the low likelihood of a crisis relate to its potential impact?
1 point
A crisis with low likelihood tends to have low impact.

A crisis with low likelihood tends to have little to no effect on its impact.

A crisis with low likelihood tends to have moderate impact.

A crisis with low likelihood tends to have high impact.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following is the most important idea that a crisis communication program should
manage?

1 point
The public’s perception of a crisis

The real-world effects of a crisis

Internal stakeholder consensus about how to approach a crisis

The individual details of a crisis

3.
Question 3
Which of the following are important to provide to a crisis communication team? (Select two.)

1 point
Access to adequate resources

Permission to tell the public what they want to hear

Clear direction on the roles and responsibilities of team members

The ability to work independently of the crisis management team

4.
Question 4
Which of the following are desired qualities when choosing a spokesperson for your organization?
(Select two.)

1 point
Patient when addressing tough questions or concerns
Articulate when communicating important details

Lighthearted when dealing with serious topics

Defensive when challenged with difficult situations

5.
Question 5
The organization needs to ask itself about any quality control issues it may be having. Which of the
following processes is most suitable for asking and answering that question?

1 point
Vulnerability audit

Lessons learned report

Business continuity plan

Business impact assessment

6.
Question 6
Which of the following practices can help an organization prepare to uphold business continuity in
the event of a crisis? (Select two.)

1 point
Evaluating the effects that the crisis has on the business

Rehearsing business continuity tasks

Performing a business impact assessment (BIA)

Informing external stakeholders of suspected incidents

7.
Question 7
How can you leverage emerging technologies like AI in disaster recovery plans (DRP)?

1 point
By using deep learning techniques to bolster the organization’s defense against disasters.

By using natural language processing (NLP) techniques to ensure the DRP document is
understandable and free of typographic errors.
By using AI decision-making systems to decide whether or not a DRP is necessary for your
organization.

By using data-driven techniques to inform the strategies behind the DRP.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is the first step in developing an incident response plan (IRP)?

1 point
Consulting internal stakeholders

Forming a team

Taking feedback from customers

Identifying risks

9.
Question 9
Which of the following activities are important to conduct in a post-crisis phase? (Select two.)

1 point
Restructuring the response team for future crises

Performing a vulnerability audit of all affected systems

Discussing lessons learned during the crisis

Communicating information about the crisis with stakeholders

10.
Question 10
Why is it important not to review a crisis too soon after it has concluded? (Select two.)

1 point
By reviewing a crisis too soon, you can unknowingly extend the effects of that crisis.

By reviewing a crisis too soon, you run the risk of violating compliance requirements.

By reviewing a crisis too soon, you may not have collected all of the useful details.

By reviewing a crisis too soon, you can exasperate the people involved.
Quiz Week 4. Managing the Media During an Ethical
Crisis

Question 1
Which of the following are tools of an effective media communication plan? (Select two.)

1 point
Mission statement

Press release

Video briefing

Public education campaign

2.
Question 2
What is the purpose of a holding statement in crisis and media communications?

1 point
To retain the services of specific media outlets

To prevent personnel from communicating prematurely

To pre-write communications before they are needed

To order the business to temporarily halt certain operations

3.
Question 3
Which of the following are effective strategies when making statements on social media? (Select
two.)

1 point
Being honest and up front

Communicating only as needed

Presenting a face of the organization

Focusing on positive feedback

4.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of obtaining feedback about an ethical crisis?

1 point
To demonstrate compliance

To make operational improvements

To motivate internal personnel

To appeases concerned stakeholders

5.
Question 5
Which of the following negative consequences is the direct result of failing to be truthful in
communicating about a crisis?

1 point
Security risk

Discrimination

Reputational damage

Financial loss

6.
Question 6
When you deliver periodic statements about a crisis to the media, what should the first statement
do?

1 point
Accept responsibility for perceived problems

Set the tone of what is to follow

Provide in-depth details about the situation

Survey public opinion of the organization

7.
Question 7
Why is it important to build a “reservoir” of goodwill with the media?

1 point
The media will be more likely to give the organization the benefit of the doubt in the event of a crisis.

The media will be less likely to publish a story about a crisis right away, opting to wait for your
approval instead.

The media will be more likely to advocate for your organization in the event of a crisis.

The media will be less likely to accuse the organization of being malicious or negligent in the
event of a crisis.

8.
Question 8
Why is it important to leverage legacy media like print, television, and radio, rather than just digital
media?

1 point
Legacy media channels are more effective at broadcasting a message

Digital media platforms are seen as less respectable or trustworthy

Not everyone has access to digital media platforms

It is easier to disseminate a message through legacy media channels

9.
Question 9
Which of the following is a useful strategy when communicating the truth about a crisis becomes
difficult?

1 point
Provide information gradually, over multiple communications

Put all of the information out there at once

Tell some truths, but withhold others

Promise to provide information at a later date

10.
Question 10
How can sentiment analysis be useful in social media communication?
1 point
It can shape the content and delivery of the message based on users’ perceptions of the
organization or technology.

It can determine how to construct a message that influences users to be more positive about the
organization or technology.

It can classify customers as loyal or disloyal, helping you target customers differently in your
communications.

It can determine which users have the largest influence on your reputation, and therefore which
users you should communicate with.

Detect and Mitigate Ethical

Course

Risks

Quiz. Analyzing Ethical Risks

Which of the following are tasks in the overall risk management process? (Select three.)

1 point
Analysis

Deployment

Elimination

Identification

Mitigation

2.
Question 2
Which of the following risk analysis methods use words like “likely,” “unlikely,” and “rare” to describe
the likelihood of risk, and words like “low,” “medium,” and “high” to describe the impact of risk?
(Select two.)
1 point
Semi-quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Semi-qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

3.
Question 3
Which of the following is not a valid risk response technique?

1 point
Avoid

Transfer

Ignore

Accept

4.
Question 4
Which of the following statements are correct about a variable that is normally distributed? (Select
two.)

1 point
The mean, median, and mode of all measurements is the same, and all are located at the
center of the distribution.

The tails of a normal distribution are denser than the center.

The variable’s distribution, when graphed, exhibits a symmetrical bell shape.

Less than half of all measurements fall within one standard deviation of the mean.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following statements accurately describes variance?

1 point
Variance measures the shape of the tails in a distribution relative to the center.
Variance measures how far a data example is from the mean.

Variance measures how much a variable’s distribution differs from a normal distribution.

Variance measures the error between predicted values and actual values.

6.
Question 6
In the following scatter plot, the GrossIncome variable is plotted against the Revenue variable.
What type of correlation does this plot suggest?

1 point
There is a strong positive correlation between both variables.

There is a strong negative correlation between both variables.

There is a weak negative correlation between both variables.

There is a weak positive correlation between both variables.

7.
Question 7
How do AI and other data-driven technologies use probability?

1 point
By estimating the likelihood of some event happening without input data

By guaranteeing that some event will occur with 100% likelihood

By determining the objective likelihood of some event happening

By providing a model of belief about the likelihood of some event happening

8.
Question 8
You have a dataset of customers that includes each customer’s gender, location, and other personal
attributes. The label you are trying to predict is how much sales revenue each customer is likely to
generate for the business based on these attributes. What type of machine learning outcome is this
problem suited for?

1 point
Dimensionality reduction

Clustering

Regression

Classification

9.
Question 9
You’re training a model to classify whether or not a bridge is likely to collapse given several factors.
You have a dataset of thousands of existing bridges and their attributes, where each bridge is
labeled as having collapsed or not collapsed. Only a handful of bridges in the dataset are labeled as
having collapsed—the rest are labeled as not collapsed. Given your goal of minimizing bridge
collapse and the severe harm it can cause, which of the following metrics would be most useful for
evaluating the model?

1 point
Accuracy

Confusion matrix

Precision

Recall
10.
Question 10
Which of the following metrics is used to evaluate a linear regression machine learning model?

1 point
Receiver operating characteristic (ROC)

Goodhart’s Law

Cost function

Accuracy

Quiz Week 2. Managing Privacy Risks

Which of the following best describes a marketing persona?

1 point
A character that encapsulates a brand’s personality

A description of a type of character based upon demographics, habits, and interests

The emotional impression that a customer has about a product or category of goods

An individual who assists with the activity of marketing

2.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the use case for zero-knowledge protocols (ZKPs)?

1 point
Proving that something exists, but not the specifics

Choosing what to do when you have zero knowledge of a subject

Being made aware of when the battery in a product is past its zero point

Handling divide-by-zero errors in computing software

3.
Question 3
Which of the following elements constitute PII? (Select two.)

1 point
Telephone numbers

Passport numbers

Device IDs

Cookies and tokens

4.
Question 4
Which of the following elements should be communicated with end users when negotiating ethical
access to a user’s data? (Select two.)

1 point
The intention behind a certain activity or request

An offer of money or other incentives to relinquish user’s rights

A request for consent to perform an action

The monetary value of that data

5.
Question 5
Which of the following describes the technique of homomorphic encryption?

1 point
A method of swapping public and private keys between hosts.

A method of mitigating biased algorithms through enhanced secrecy.

A method of cryptography that hides data inside other data.

A method of performing operations on encrypted data.

6.
Question 6
Which of the following describe aspects of secondary data usage that might increase ethical risks?
(Select two.)

1 point
Encryption of data makes it harder to process

Data applied to secondary purposes may expose private aspects or diminish personal dignity

Secondary data may be more expensive

Additional organizations and processors may now have access to the data

7.
Question 7
Which of the following provide a user with more meaningful choices regarding how their data is
being used? (Select two.)

1 point
Whether the data is used by a person of a certain gender

Opt-out/opt-in mechanisms

Granular or modular control over data usage

The format that the data is stored in

8.
Question 8
Which of the following refer to legal regulations or industry frameworks for protecting data? (Select
two.)

1 point
ISO 9000

CE mark

NIST Privacy Framework

HIPAA

9.
Question 9
Which of the following are prerequisites for high-level digital security and trust mechanisms? (Select
two.)

1 point
Kindness
Authentication

Authorization

Reputation

10.
Question 10
Which of the following describe a process of cross-correlation of data? (Select two.)

1 point
Comparing multiple data points or sets

Analysing an individual's emotional stimulus and response patterns

Discovering new information via inference

Comparing people of different demographic groups

Quiz Week 3. Managing Accountability Risks Quiz

Question 1
What does the acronym RACI stand for?

1 point
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

Redesignable, Accessible, Collected, Informative

Relatable, Agreeable, Commendable, Irascible

Responsible, Accessible, Consulted, Improvised

2.
Question 2
Which of the following describes extrajudicial judgment?

1 point
A ruling or scoring made outside of a court.
Unusual interpretation of law outside of its typical meaning.

Transferring defendants from one jurisdiction to another for trial.

Applying law from one jurisdiction within another.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following elements might be considered moderately affected in an Impact Level 2
Algorithmic Impact Assessment? (Select two.)

1 point
A loss of life resulting from specific circumstances.

The rights of individuals or communities.

A brief delay in the conveyance of a commercial transaction.

The health and well-being of individuals or communities.

4.
Question 4
Which of the following describes automation bias?

1 point
Bias against automation by people worried about their jobs.

Bias of people towards overly trusting in automation.

Bias that is subconscious, committed during a state of automata.

Bias enabled or perpetuated by machine learning.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are likely benefits of having defined organizational policies? (Select two.)

1 point
It supports profitable research innovations and intellectual property.

It supports consistency of behavior and unification of culture.

It supports improved sales and marketing results.

It supports accountability and makes it more explicit.

6.
Question 6
How might a non-stochastic decision tree be considered a black box algorithm?

1 point
If the algorithm is contained within an embedded system.

If the model is far too complex to be readily understood by human beings.

If the algorithm serves as part of a data recorder.

If the model is expressed in an annotated visual form.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following are potential ethical benefits of conducting pilot testing prior to the release of
emerging technologies? (Select two.)

1 point
It reveals any gaps in accountability or auditability.

It certifies that a product’s developers are legally accountable.

It demonstrates that the system is functional as early as possible in order to satisfy senior
management and investor stakeholders.

It minimizes the impact of any ethical issues which may emerge.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following are important steps to document during an auditing process? (Select two.)

1 point
Document the audit procedures to be followed.

Specify a purpose for the audit or an agenda to be covered.

Provide significant advance notice before an audit.

Specify and document what precisely is being audited.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following are common key performance indicators (KPIs) within dashboards of data-
driven systems? (Select two.)

1 point
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)

Operating cashflow forecast

Model training time

Performance metrics, such as accuracy and cost functions

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are likely examples of a leverageable third party data-driven or data-related
product? (Select two.)

1 point
Product design lifecycle

Compiled models

Data annotation and augmentation tools

Management oversight

Quiz Week 4. Managing Transparency and

Explainability Risks Quiz

Which of the following is an explainability risk of self-learning models?

1 point
Self-learning models may introduce new data you’re unaware of.

Self-learning models can corrupt data or otherwise make it unreadable.

Self-learning models are unable to generate decisions as output.

Self-learning models are black boxes whose decisions cannot be understood.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following is a transparency risk of closed source software?

1 point
Closed source software cannot be shared with business partners.

Closed source software includes obfuscated code that cannot be read by a human.

Closed source software may not be accessible to independent auditors.

Closed source software cannot be reviewed by the organization that developed it.

3.
Question 3
A disruptive user on a social media site is subjected to a shadow ban. Which of the following might
be an indication of that shadow ban?

1 point
A user logs in one day to find that they have been asked to discontinue their disruptive behavior, or
they will be banned.

A user logs in one day to find a message from a site administrator saying that the user has been
banned.

A user logs in one day to find that they are able to post, but receive no direct responses.

A user logs in one day to find that their posting privileges have been revoked.

4.
Question 4
Which of the following is an effort to turn black box AI models into models whose decisions are
easier to understand?

1 point
Self-learning models

Neural networks

Human-in-the-loop

Explainable AI

5.
Question 5
You want to solicit feedback from users who are seeking explanations about your AI products and
services. So, you decide to place a form on your marketing website that users can fill out. Which of
the following is the best way to structure that form for the purpose of collecting useful feedback?

1 point
Provide a large, unrestricted text box where users can enter their thoughts at length.

Provide a drop-down menu of feedback categories that users can select from, with a promise that
you’ll follow up via email.

Provide a series of open questions with a single-line entry field where users can provide short
answers.

Provide a series of yes or no questions with radio buttons where users select their respective
answers.

6.
Question 6
You’re the recipient of some data collected by a third party that you’ll use in training an AI model. As
per your business agreement, the third-party discloser of the data requests that you explain how you
plan to use the data. At what point in the process should you provide this explanation?

1 point
At the point of planning the AI system.

At the point of collecting the data.

At the point of training the model.

At the point of evaluating the model.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following are potential training data inadequacies that you should communicate to your
users in support of transparency? (Select two.)

1 point
Any known bias in the sample data.

Any missing values in the dataset and how they were handled.

The relatively large size of a dataset used in training.

The amount of time it took to collect the data.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is a technique used by the Python tool Alibi to produce a subset of features
that will usually result in the same model prediction?

1 point
Perturbation

Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations

Shapley value

Anchor Explanations

9.
Question 9
Which of the following Python tools is designed to integrate with Google’s Cloud AI platform?

1 point
ELI5

What-If

SHAP

LIME

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are typically true when comparing the LIME tool with the SHAP tool? (Select
two.)

1 point
LIME outputs results faster than SHAP.

LIME supports fewer types of models than SHAP.

LIME supports more programming languages than SHAP.

LIME is less accurate than SHAP.

Quiz Weeek. 5 Managing Fairness and Non-

Discrimination Risks
Which of the following types of bias emerges when the same data is sampled over and over again,
limiting a model’s perspective?

1 point
Implicit bias

Confirmation bias

Reinforcement bias

Temporal bias

2.
Question 2
Why is a model that has been overfitted to its training data a source of fairness risk?

1 point
Because the model won’t generalize to the entire population.

Because the model has a temporal bias.

Because the model includes too much noise.

Because the model is too complex.

3.
Question 3
Which type of edge case is caused by data outside the normal distribution?

1 point
Errors

Noise

Outliers

Overfitting

4.
Question 4
Which of the following is a function of exploratory data analysis (EDA)?

1 point
To evaluate the quality of data before it is used to train a model.

To evaluate the methods used to collect the data.

To evaluate the organization’s project management structure for the AI project.

To evaluate the decisions made by the model after training on the data.

5.
Question 5
How can persona modeling be used to identify potential biases in a machine learning model?

1 point
The persona may identify noise and other edge cases that lead to bias.

The persona may represent groups of people that could be susceptible to bias.

The persona may reveal overfitting issues in a model that result from bias.

The persona may show that specific users are a source of bias.

6.
Question 6
In a classification model that determines whether or not a customer qualifies for a coupon, a
significantly lower percentage of males qualified than females. Which of the following types of
discrimination does this outcome potentially represent?

1 point
Disparate impact

Disparate treatment

Disparate non-impact

Disparate mistreatment

7.
Question 7
Which of the following describes the purpose of a STEEPV analysis?

1 point
To perform a strategic analysis of how bias can manifest in AI products.

To perform a strategic analysis of how external environments impact business operations.

To perform a strategic analysis of how internal office politics impact business operations.

To perform a strategic analysis of user needs and behaviors.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following are best practices for incorporating inclusive design in AI projects? (Select
two.)

1 point
Consider bias a spectrum.

Solve for many, extend to one.

Leverage customer input to reduce bias.

Keep machines and humans separate.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following describes the AI Fairness 360 project?

1 point
A checklist for machine learning practitioners to follow when training fair AI models.

An open source library that evaluates models for bias and provides mitigation tactics to
reduce that bias.

A global initiative that promotes fairness in AI through seminars, conferences, and other community-
driven activities.

An AI product that represents a completely fair model for AI practitioners to use as a benchmark.

10.
Question 10
What is the primary advantage of radioactive data tracing over past techniques that modify input in
order to determine whether or not that input was used in training?

1 point
Radioactive data tracing can be used to modify the label.

Radioactive data tracing makes the modification perceptible to human beings.

Radioactive data tracing doesn’t impact a model’s performance.

Radioactive data tracing targets language-based input.

Quiz week 6. Managing Safety and Security Risks Quiz

Question 1
What does the acronym SIEM stand for in a cybersecurity context?

1 point
Serial input to externalized modulation

Social, interpersonal, empathic, mental

Security information and event management

Selective information extrapolation methods

2.
Question 2
Which of the following sources does a SIEM system typically pull data from? (Select two.)

1 point
System event logs

Network intrusion detection alerts

Personnel emails

Encrypted personal data

3.
Question 3
Which of the following are likely to be found within a penetration test rules of engagement (ROE)?
(Select two.)

1 point
What systems may be targeted

How long CCTV camera recordings should be maintained

The appropriate length and complexity of employee passwords

What methods of attack are legitimate

4.
Question 4
Which team typically oversees penetration test operations and adherence to the rules of
engagement (ROE)?

1 point
White team

Purple team

Blue team

Red team

5.
Question 5
Which of the following benefits can be gained from establishing baseline system behaviors? (Select
two.)

1 point
Holding employees more accountable

Optimizing costs of operation

Tracking deviance from norms

Restoring compromised functionality through a system rollback

6.
Question 6
Which of the following could Nmap, Wireshark, or Metasploit be applied to for ethical purposes?

1 point
Persona modeling

Criminal exploitation

Attack simulations

Business continuity planning

7.
Question 7
What does the initialism CIA stand for in a data security context?

1 point
Confidentiality, integrity, availability

Compliance, integrity, accountability

Conformity, influence, adaptation

Communicability, interpretation, accessibility

8.
Question 8
SSL, TLS, and SSH are all forms of...

1 point
Computer forensics tools

Version control systems

Media codecs

Encryption protocols

9.
Question 9
What does the acronym CSIRT stand for in a security context?

1 point
Cybersecurity incident response team

Computer security immediate readiness tools

Conformance strategy, immutability, reliability, trustworthiness

Computer science, Internet, real-time interaction, technology

10.
Question 10
In which of the following could STRIDE or VAST classifications be applied?

1 point
Black box mitigation methods
Bias mitigation techniques

Threat modeling or analysis tools

Network optimization tools

Create and Lead an Ethical Data-

Course:

Driven Organization

Ethical Organizational Culture Quiz

TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
Which of the following describes ethics washing?

1 point
No attempt is made towards genuine ethical action.

Genuine ethical action gets replaced by superficial promises.

Superficial promises are replaced by genuine ethical action.

Genuine ethical action is used to wash over previous mistakes.

2.
Question 2
Is an open door policy equivalent to ensuring employee voice?

1 point
No, because an open door policy is the opposite of employee voice.

No, because an open door policy does not ensure employees feel heard.

Yes, because both allow employees to speak up.

Yes, because an open door policy is essential for employee voice.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following might be a risk of not having an ethical organizational culture?

1 point
Employees will experience a faster approval process to get a product launched.

Employees might face cognitive dissonance.

Employees might be less interested in their careers.

Employees are more likely to express their opinions about the company.

4.
Question 4
Which expression best characterizes what a company or organizational culture is?

1 point
“This is what we’re told to do.”

“This is how things are done around here.”

“It is what it is.”

“This is how we want this done.”

5.
Question 5
Which of the following describes change management?

1 point
A collective term used to explain how organizations facilitate change in a product after receiving
negative feedback.

A collective term for all approaches to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and
organizations in making organizational change.

A collective term for all approaches to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and
organizations in fostering an ethical organizational culture.

A collective term used to describe how employees are able to voice their concerns to facilitate
change in their organization.

6.
Question 6
Which organizational resource is most commonly used in terms of fostering an ethical organizational
culture?

1 point
Physical resources

Informational resources

Human resources

Financial resources

7.
Question 7
Which of the following describes the purpose of having an Ethics Board for a data-driven
organization?

1 point
An Ethics Board can help maintain an organization’s values-based intentions and increase
transparency into how they use data-driven technologies.

An Ethics Board can help maintain an organization’s values-based intentions and decrease the
inherent dangers of autonomous technologies.

An Ethics Board can increase transparency into how the organization uses AI or autonomous
technologies.

An Ethics Board can help maintain an organization’s profit margins and increase transparency into
how they increase their profits.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is a potential benefit of having an ethical organizational culture?

1 point
Employees are more likely to listen to their superiors.

The company will get an increase in stock value.

Employees will feel a sense of responsibility and loyalty.

More employees are likely to switch careers.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following describes employee voice?

1 point
The likelihood of employees voicing their concerns about the company because they want to
improve company performance.

The amount of voluntary effort that employees are willing to spend to file complaints about
conditions of the company or organization.

The amount of feedback that employees are willing to share with their fellow coworkers to boost
company morale and efficiency.

The amount of voluntary effort employees are willing to put into communicating suggestions,
opinions, concerns, and ideas that can be used to make improvements.

10.
Question 10
What is the purpose of ethics training in regard to fostering an ethical organizational culture?

1 point
To help employees develop their ability to identify potential misconduct in the workplace and report
those incidents to the proper departments.

To help employees develop their ability to communicate in the workplace and identify actions and
behaviors that can help boost company morale.

To help employees develop their ability to follow instructions and identify potential avenues to
improve efficiency and output.

To help employees develop their ability to recognize and promote ethical decisions in the
workplace and identify ethical and unethical actions and behaviors.

Quiz: Ethical Considerations in Governance and

Policy Making Quiz
TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
Why is corporate governance important when thinking about ethical considerations for the
development of data-driven technologies?
1 point
It helps the organization have a document to point towards in case an ethical violation occurs.

It helps the organization showcase to its customers that it has ethical guidelines.

It provides an accountability framework for stakeholders of the organization to prevent

ethical violations.

It binds the employees in a moral code that limits the kind of actions they can engage in.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following would be the most beneficial stage to hold ethical risk reviews for a new
project that your team is undertaking?

1 point
Design

Development

Conception

Deployment

3.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a common consideration when looking at the major ethical
frameworks?

1 point
Humanity

Security

Transparency

Privacy

4.
Question 4
Which of the following is an ethical benefit of incorporating fair competition considerations in a data-
driven technology ecosystem?

1 point
Lowering product and service costs for the users

Encouraging product or service differentiation

Consolidating products and services under a single organization

Accelerating investments in research and development

5.
Question 5
Which of the following principle sets are important for the creation of open data that is widely
utilized?

1 point
FATE

FAIR

ISO 27017

ISO 27001

6.
Question 6
Which of the following is a misuse of intellectual property (IP) when it comes to ethical accountability
for an organization?

1 point
Filing a patent for the IP that makes non-obvious information known to the public.

Enhancing the security posture of a product or service.

Collecting returns on investments made in research and development.

Using IP as a defensive mechanism to eschew transparency requirements.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is an ethical risk if there is non-compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements within a jurisdiction ? (Select two).

1 point
Lack of transparency
Reputational harm

Loss of profits

User discrimination

8.
Question 8
Which of the following best explains why there is an emphasis on including human rights in the
major ethical frameworks?

1 point
They help to satisfy legal and regulatory requirements and make the product compliant in the local
jurisdiction.

They help to provide an anthropocentric frame for the ethical considerations.

They allow an organization to deliver its products and services in a larger number of markets.

They are universal and provide scaffolding for all other ethical considerations.

9.
Question 9
Why are environmental concerns important to consider in the ethical development of data-driven
technologies?

1 point
Data-driven technologies can cause secondary, indirect, or cumulative effects on the
environment that might impact people in the long term.

Data-driven technologies directly impact the environment through pollution.

Data-driven technologies directly impact the environment through the invasive mining of resources to
create the technologies.

Data-driven technologies directly impact living things via displacement.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following presents the most important argument for why we need to consider the impact
of AI on labor in the design, development, and deployment of data-driven technology?

1 point
There may be an impact on worker productivity if they are not included in all phases.
There is still a need for human workers in human-in-the-loop mechanisms.

The organization would like to avoid having to deal with union concerns.

There might be potential labor rights and human rights violations.

Code of Ethics Quiz

TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
To which of the following groups would a code of ethics not be applicable?

1 point
Developers of the data-driven technology system

Business managers of the data-driven technology system

Data subjects of the data-driven technology system

Designers of the data-driven technology system

2.
Question 2
Which of the following constitute internal stakeholders in the context of a code of ethics?

1 point
Data subjects

Policymakers

Regulators

Designers

3.
Question 3
Which of the following constitute external stakeholders in the context of a code of ethics?

1 point
Regulators
Developers

Business managers

Designers

4.
Question 4
How can you identify potential areas of concern for ethical practices when developing a code of
ethics? (Select three).

1 point
Rely on the requirements of government regulations.

Obtain feedback from stakeholder focus groups.

Identify prior issues with your product or service.

Research similar organization’s ethical mistakes and concerns.

Rely on your own personal experiences.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are possible causes of the limited adoption of a code of ethics within an
organization? (Select two).

1 point
Lack of clarity in the code of ethics

Lack of awareness of the code of ethics and where it is meant to be applied

Prescriptive language used in the code of ethics

Comprehensive coverage of areas of concerns by the code of ethics

6.
Question 6
Which style or tone is recommended for a code of ethics? (Select two.)

1 point
Legal language

Subjective language
Prescriptive language

Plain language

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is a problematic reason to pilot a code of ethics prior to widespread
deployment?

1 point
The pilot phase helps to develop awareness and buy-in from the relevant stakeholders in the
organization.

The pilot phase demonstrates the seriousness of the organization with respect to its ethical
responsibilities.

The pilot phase helps to stress test a code of ethics in a real-world situation.

The pilot phase helps to identify gaps in the current code of ethics.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is a reason to periodically update a code of ethics document?

1 point
It reinforces the presence of the code of ethics in the minds of the employees.

It signals that you care about ethics to internal and external stakeholders.

It is a fiduciary and regulatory responsibility for the organization to do so.

It allows you to capture the evolving nature of the ethical risks of the product or service that
you are developing.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following will ensure that a code of ethics is widely adopted within the organization?

1 point
Integrating the code of ethics deeply into the existing workflows within the organization.

Making a public announcement with the creators of the code of ethics.

Including the code of ethics in the legal documents signed by the employees.
Writing the code in legal language to ensure that it is compliant with the laws of the land.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are reasons to design, develop, and deploy a code of ethics within an
organization? (Select two).

1 point
It compels employees to operate in an ethical and integral manner.

It prevents regulatory scrutiny of the organization’s practices.

It lets external stakeholders know that you are an ethical company.

It creates consistency in the ethical practices across the organization, rather than patchy
implementation of the practices.

Policy Development and Monitoring Quiz

TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
Which of the following helps to ensure that internal and external ethics policies are adhered to in
practice?

1 point
Including detailed legalese in the policy that mirrors regulatory requirements.

Ensuring the policies have ample room for flexibility in implementation.

Having unambiguous procedures tied to the clauses of the policy.

Developing procedures first and then creating policies that reflect those procedures.

2.
Question 2
Which of the following is an important reason to have a policy owner for internal and external ethics
policies ?

1 point
They can help to bring the right internal and external stakeholders together to help draft
these ethics policies.

The policy owner will write the policy, relying solely on their personal institutional knowledge.

It helps to have a single person that can be held accountable in case something goes wrong.

They can help to prevent changes from taking place in the policies over time by justifying their
choices.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following is a reason to engage in a comprehensive information gathering phase before
drafting your internal and external ethics policies?

1 point
It provides examples of possible ethical pitfalls that the organization should avoid.

It saves you effort if you just copy the existing ethics policies from other organizations.

It helps to unearth best practices from peers in the industry.

It helps to collect reaffirming evidence for your own ethical beliefs.

4.
Question 4
Which of the following is a reason to engage external stakeholders during the development of
internal and external ethics policies ?

1 point
It acts as a shielding mechanism for accountability in case an ethical violation occurs in the future.

It can be used as an opportunity to demonstrate your ethical standpoints with both internal and
external stakeholders.

It can unearth new insights for how the products and services might be used in the target
demographic community.

It helps to reinforce the cultural and contextual values of the employees by getting external
validation.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following is an important action needed for the finalization of internal and external
ethics policies before approval?

1 point
Documenting the assumptions and choices made in the drafting of the policies

Ensuring the policies are the same as those from other peer organizations

Discarding open issues to provide a clean slate for the next iteration of the policies

Testing the policy in an already deployed project setting

6.
Question 6
Which of the following is an essential asset that helps to operationalize the internal and external
ethics policies via procedures?

1 point
A designated ethics lead who is solely responsible for the implementation of said procedures.

A detailed report that presents the various scenarios using technical jargon.

A description of the procedures in the annual report of the organization.

Concrete examples that show how the policies work in practice.

7.
Question 7
Which of the following is a key element of communications with internal and external stakeholders
regarding an organization’s ethics policies?

1 point
Dense procedural descriptions

Flexible verbiage

Simple to follow examples

Daily communications

8.
Question 8
Which of the following is an important reason for continually refreshing an organization’s internal and
external ethics policies?
1 point
It helps internal stakeholders justify the release of new product features or service upgrades.

It helps maintain alignment of the policies with the cultural and contextual values of the
organization’s employees.

It helps demonstrate to senior management that work is being done on the internal and external
ethics policies.

It helps maintain alignment with the emergent risks and changing ethical posture of the
products and services of the organization.

9.
Question 9
Which of the following is a benefit of using focus groups over surveys?

1 point
They are an easier way to collect information from a target audience.

They can provide more data through structured information gathering.

They are a more scalable option for the collection of information.

They allow for deeper engagement with the target demographic community.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following is a valid reason for tracking the number and severity of an organization’s
ethical violations?

1 point
It can help provide qualitative information that can be used to improve the policies.

It can dissuade end users from scrutinizing the internal and external ethics policies.

It can replace the need for refreshing the internal and external ethics policies.

It can help provide transparency around the efforts to improve the policies.
 Preparing for Your CertNexus
Course:

Certification Exam

Summative Assessment
TOTAL POINTS 10
1.
Question 1
Based upon studies from conducted by accredited certification bodies and the Lumina Foundation,
which of the following is true regarding professionals who hold industry validated certifications?

1 point
They are more likely to be employed by enterprise level organizations.

They demonstrate higher productivity than peers without professional certifications.

They have greater potential to earn higher salaries than peers without professional
certifications.

They are statistically shown to have greater intelligence than their peers without professional
certifications.

2.
Question 2
When scheduling your exam on Pearson VUE, you will be asked to provide information about
yourself. Which of the following do you need to be sure to do when entering this information?

1 point
Match the government-issued ID that you will use to verify your identity on the day of the
exam.

Run the speed the test prior to entering your information.

Have your video camera on and set to the correct aspect ratio.
Set up a unique email to receive exam information from Pearson VUE.

3.
Question 3
Which of the following is a noted difference between a certificate and a certification?

1 point
Certifications can be accredited.

Certifications are granted upon completion of a course.

Certifications cannot be revoked.

Certifications are issued by industry certification bodies.

4.
Question 4
Which of thefollowing tools can be used to prepare for a certification exam?

1 point
The domain domains and objectives in the exam blueprint.

Summative assessments in Coursera preparatory course.

Instructor-led or self-paced courses in the exam domains.

5.
Question 5
Which of the following are included in an exam blueprint?

1 point
The length of the exam

Practice questions

How to schedule your exam

Time and date of your exam

6.
Question 6
Upon successful completion of your exam, which of the following actions can you take to share your
certification with employers and peers?
1 point
Forward the email notification from Pearson VUE that you receive upon passing the exam to your
employer.

Share a screenshot from the end of the exam showing that you passed.

Display your Coursera Professional Certificate on social platforms such as LinkedIn.

Post your Accredible-issued badge on social platforms such as LinkedIn.

7.
Question 7
You have scheduled your exam at a Pearson VUE test center. Which of the following should you do
before you leave for your appointment at the test center?

1 point
Check that you have the government-issued ID that you used during registration.

Make sure you have your mobile phone to take photos of the exam room to provide to the proctor.

Verify that you have run the speed test on the computer that you plan to take the exam on.

Pack snacks and drinks to have during the exam.

8.
Question 8
Which of the following are included in the CertNexus Candidate Agreement?

1 point
Instructions on how to schedule your exam

Domains and objectives covered in the exam

Expectations of personal conduct such as cheating

List of subject matter experts that contributed to the job task analysis

9.
Question 9
Reviewing the exam blueprint prior to scheduling your exam will allow candidates to do which of the
following?

1 point
Practice the skills required to complete the tasks outlined in the objectives.
Consider whether you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully
pass the exam.

Practice exam items that reflect the questions on the certification exam.

Consider whether you have the required degree or licensure to successfully pass the exam.

10.
Question 10
Which of the following is an easy and accessible way to demonstrate your skills alongside your
certification?

1 point
Post the link to your Accredible badge on global vendor-neutral blogs

Post a video on social media discussing the value of certifications

Post on social platforms about how proficient you are in the subject area

Post evidence of your accomplishments on your Accredible profile