Ethics in AI and Robotics MCQs December 22, 2025August 10, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is a primary ethical concern regarding autonomous vehicles? (A) Battery life (B) Traffic congestion (C) Decision-making in emergency situations (D) Aesthetic design 2. Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of not causing harm through AI systems? (A) Non-maleficence (B) Beneficence (C) Justice (D) Autonomy 3. What does the term “AI bias” refer to? (A) The error rate of AI algorithms (B) The complexity of AI models (C) The speed of AI processing (D) The unfair or prejudiced treatment caused by AI systems 4. Which ethical concern is related to the privacy of individuals’ data in AI systems? (A) Data security (B) Data ownership (C) Data transparency (D) Data minimization 5. In the context of AI ethics, what is “autonomy”? (A) The ability of AI systems to make decisions independently (B) The capacity for AI systems to learn from data (C) The capability of AI systems to interact with other systems (D) The control that users have over AI systems 6. Which ethical principle is concerned with ensuring fairness in AI systems? (A) Beneficence (B) Fidelity (C) Justice (D) Integrity 7. What is “algorithmic transparency”? (A) The openness of the AI algorithm’s code (B) The ability to explain the decisions made by AI algorithms (C) The visibility of the AI system’s data sources (D) The ease of accessing AI system’s hardware components 8. Which term refers to the ethical responsibility of ensuring AI systems do not perpetuate existing inequalities? (A) Fairness (B) Inclusion (C) Equity (D) Accountability 9. What does “responsible AI” entail? (A) Developing AI systems with minimal power consumption (B) Designing AI systems with maximum processing speed (C) Ensuring AI systems are developed and used in a way that aligns with ethical principles (D) Implementing AI systems without user interaction 10. Which of the following is a potential consequence of AI systems with unchecked biases? (A) Discriminatory outcomes (B) Enhanced user experience (C) Improved decision-making efficiency (D) Increased data accuracy 11. What is “data privacy”? (A) The right to control how one’s personal data is collected and used (B) The security of data storage devices (C) The process of data anonymization (D) The transparency of data sources 12. Which ethical issue is raised by the use of AI in surveillance? (A) Data accuracy (B) Invasion of privacy (C) User convenience (D) System reliability 13. What does the term “AI accountability” refer to? (A) The process of updating AI systems regularly (B) The transparency of AI algorithms (C) The ability to program AI systems efficiently (D) The responsibility for the actions and decisions made by AI systems 14. Which ethical principle involves ensuring that AI systems respect and protect human dignity? (A) Autonomy (B) Beneficence (C) Justice (D) Non-maleficence 15. What is “informed consent” in the context of AI and data use? (A) Users must agree to terms of service before using AI systems (B) Users are fully aware of and agree to how their data will be used and processed (C) Users are informed about the AI system’s capabilities (D) Users consent to receive marketing communications 16. Which ethical concern is associated with AI systems making decisions about hiring or lending? (A) Data security (B) System performance (C) Algorithmic fairness (D) Hardware limitations 17. What is “ethical AI design”? (A) Designing AI systems that adhere to ethical standards and guidelines (B) Creating AI systems with minimal cost (C) Developing AI systems with advanced computational power (D) Implementing AI systems with user-friendly interfaces 18. Which concept involves ensuring that AI systems do not exacerbate existing social inequalities? (A) Bias mitigation (B) Data minimization (C) Algorithmic transparency (D) Privacy protection 19. What is “ethical algorithmic design”? (A) Designing algorithms with maximum efficiency (B) Developing algorithms with high-speed processing (C) Creating algorithms that operate within ethical and legal boundaries (D) Implementing algorithms with minimal hardware requirements 20. Which principle is concerned with ensuring that AI systems do not cause harm to individuals or society? (A) Non-maleficence (B) Autonomy (C) Justice (D) Beneficence 21. What does “AI transparency” mean? (A) The visibility of AI system’s code (B) The openness of AI system’s data sources (C) The clarity of the AI system’s user interface (D) The ability to understand and interpret AI system’s decisions and processes 22. What is “algorithmic accountability”? (A) The obligation to ensure algorithms function as intended (B) The speed of algorithmic computations (C) The transparency of algorithmic processes (D) The responsibility for addressing issues arising from algorithmic decisions 23. Which ethical concern involves ensuring that AI systems are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities? (A) Data security (B) Inclusivity (C) Efficiency (D) Transparency 24. What is “ethics of automation”? (A) The study of the impact of automation on employment (B) The analysis of ethical issues arising from the use of automated systems (C) The design of automated systems for maximum productivity (D) The optimization of automated processes 25. Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of ensuring that AI systems benefit society as a whole? (A) Autonomy (B) Justice (C) Beneficence (D) Non-maleficence 26. What is “AI ethics research”? (A) The study of AI technologies and their impact on various industries (B) The investigation of ethical issues and principles related to AI development and use (C) The analysis of AI system performance and efficiency (D) The evaluation of AI system hardware and software components 27. Which ethical issue arises when AI systems are used for military or surveillance purposes? (A) Data accuracy (B) Privacy invasion (C) System reliability (D) Computational efficiency 28. What does “AI ethics framework” refer to? (A) A method for testing AI system accuracy (B) A model for optimizing AI system performance (C) A structure for organizing AI system data (D) A set of guidelines and principles for the ethical development and use of AI systems 29. What is “machine learning fairness”? (A) Ensuring that machine learning models operate with maximum efficiency (B) Enhancing the accuracy of machine learning models (C) Designing machine learning algorithms that do not discriminate against individuals or groups (D) Improving the speed of machine learning processes 30. Which ethical concern involves ensuring that AI systems are used in a way that respects and protects human rights? (A) Data privacy (B) System performance (C) Human dignity (D) Algorithmic transparency 31. What is “ethical decision-making in AI”? (A) The process of programming AI systems with ethical guidelines (B) Designing AI systems for maximum performance (C) Making decisions about AI system deployment based on ethical considerations (D) Evaluating AI systems for accuracy and efficiency 32. What is “AI impact assessment”? (A) Evaluating the performance of AI systems (B) Measuring the speed of AI processing (C) Testing the accuracy of AI algorithms (D) Analyzing the potential societal and ethical impacts of AI technologies 33. Which ethical principle focuses on the fairness and impartiality of AI systems? (A) Justice (B) Non-maleficence (C) Beneficence (D) Autonomy 34. What does “ethical AI governance” involve? (A) Ensuring the accuracy of AI algorithms (B) Optimizing the performance of AI systems (C) Managing AI systems to ensure they meet ethical standards and regulations (D) Enhancing the user experience of AI systems 35. What is “AI-driven decision-making”? (A) Implementing AI algorithms in decision-making processes (B) Developing AI systems for decision support (C) Making decisions based on AI system outputs (D) Evaluating AI system performance in decision-making scenarios 36. What ethical issue is associated with the use of AI in criminal justice? (A) Data security (B) Algorithmic fairness (C) System reliability (D) Hardware limitations 37. Which term refers to the practice of ensuring that AI systems are used ethically and responsibly? (A) Ethical AI (B) Responsible AI (C) Transparent AI (D) Fair AI 38. What is “AI ethics in healthcare”? (A) The study of AI technologies in the healthcare industry (B) The evaluation of AI system performance in healthcare applications (C) The development of AI systems for medical diagnostics (D) The analysis of ethical issues related to the use of AI in healthcare settings 39. What does “AI governance” refer to? (A) The process of developing AI systems (B) The optimization of AI algorithms (C) The testing of AI system accuracy (D) The management and oversight of AI systems to ensure ethical and legal compliance 40. Which principle focuses on minimizing harm in the development and use of AI systems? (A) Autonomy (B) Justice (C) Beneficence (D) Non-maleficence 41. What does “AI transparency” aim to achieve? (A) Clear understanding of how AI systems operate and make decisions (B) Enhanced performance of AI systems (C) Improved user interface design (D) Increased speed of AI processing 42. Which ethical concern is related to the use of AI in decision-making processes affecting employment? (A) Data security (B) Privacy (C) Fairness and discrimination (D) System reliability 43. What is “algorithmic bias”? (A) The error in algorithmic predictions (B) The speed of algorithmic computations (C) The introduction of unfair or prejudiced outcomes by AI algorithms (D) The complexity of algorithmic processes 44. What does “AI ethics training” involve? (A) Teaching individuals how to develop AI systems (B) Evaluating the performance of AI algorithms (C) Training AI systems for specific tasks (D) Educating individuals on the ethical principles and considerations related to AI 45. What is “AI ethics policy”? (A) Guidelines and regulations governing the ethical use of AI technologies (B) A set of rules for developing AI systems (C) The framework for optimizing AI system performance (D) The standards for AI system accuracy 46. Which concept involves ensuring that AI systems do not exploit or harm marginalized groups? (A) Data transparency (B) Bias mitigation (C) Inclusivity (D) Equity 47. What is “responsible AI development”? (A) Developing AI systems with high computational power (B) Designing AI systems for maximum efficiency (C) Creating AI systems that adhere to ethical standards and consider societal impacts (D) Implementing AI systems with advanced features 48. Which ethical issue is associated with the use of AI in marketing and advertising? (A) Privacy invasion (B) Data security (C) Algorithmic transparency (D) System efficiency 49. What does “AI ethics review” involve? (A) Evaluating the technical performance of AI systems (B) Analyzing the user experience of AI systems (C) Testing the accuracy of AI algorithms (D) Assessing the ethical implications of AI technologies and their impact 50. What is the main goal of AI ethics? (A) To optimize AI system performance (B) To enhance the speed of AI processing (C) To ensure AI systems are developed and used in a manner that aligns with ethical standards (D) To improve the usability of AI systems