IT-485: Professional Ethics in IT

1-Question one

Explain how the major technological milestones the invention of the microprocessor transformed society.

In your answer:

  • Briefly describe the purpose of the technology.
  • Explain how it changed business, communication, or daily life.
  • Discuss one positive and one negative social impact of its milestone.

2-Question Two

Using Kantianism and Act Utilitarianism, evaluate the following scenario:

A university student downloads paid software illegally because they cannot afford it but need it to complete a course project.

In your answer:

  • Explain how Kantianism would evaluate this action.
  • Explain how Act Utilitarianism would evaluate this action.
  • State which theory you find more convincing in this case and justify your reasoning.

3- Question Three

Using your own words, explain and discuss what is meant by the following statement and give at least 2 examples of technologies to demonstrate your answer:

Technologies solve problems, but they may also create new problems.

4- Question Four

Kantianism allows no exceptions to perfect duties. Using your own words, explain and discuss what this statement means and why is it considered to be a weakness of Kantianism. You must use at least 1 example to support your explanation.

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