Question

question 6 of 10
which example best describes an ethical issue raised by computers?
a. causing others harm by posting unkind words or embarrassing pictures of them on social media
b. messages or images a person shares with friends being saved for an unlimited amount of time
c. millions of businesses using their knowledge and skills to sell products and services online
d. organizations posting job openings online and job seekers filtering searches to find a job

Explanation:

• Option A: Posting unkind words or embarrassing pictures on social media to harm others is clearly an ethical issue as it involves moral wrong - doing of causing harm to others through digital means.
• Option B: Messages/images being saved for an unlimited time is more of a technical or data - storage aspect rather than an ethical issue.
• Option C: Businesses using knowledge/skills to sell online is a normal business practice and not an ethical issue.
• Option D: Organizations posting jobs and job - seekers filtering searches is a common and legitimate employment - related activity and not an ethical issue.

Answer:

A. Causing others harm by posting unkind words or embarrassing pictures of them on social media