Quiz: Ethics and the Future
Test your understanding of AI ethics and future trends!
30 questions - Click on each question to reveal the answer.
Question 1
Which is a benefit of Generative AI?
A) It always gives perfect information
B) Increased productivity for individuals and businesses
C) It never makes mistakes
D) It replaces the need for human thinking
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Correct Answer: B
Increased productivity is a key benefit - people can accomplish more in less time.
Question 2
What is a "deepfake"?
A) A very deep question
B) AI-generated content that falsely depicts real people
C) A type of programming error
D) A secure AI system
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Correct Answer: B
A deepfake is AI-generated content (usually video or audio) that falsely depicts real people.
Question 3
Which skill will become MORE important as AI advances?
A) Data entry
B) Critical thinking
C) Routine translation
D) Basic writing
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Correct Answer: B
Critical thinking will become more important as humans need to evaluate AI output.
Question 4
What should you do before sharing AI-generated content with important facts?
A) Share it immediately
B) Verify the facts are accurate
C) Assume it's all correct
D) Delete it
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Correct Answer: B
You should always verify facts before sharing, as AI can make mistakes.
Question 5
Why might AI systems exhibit bias?
A) They are programmed to be biased
B) They learn from data that contains historical biases
C) They prefer certain users
D) They are always unbiased
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Correct Answer: B
AI learns from existing data that may contain historical biases, and can reflect those biases.
Question 6
What is "multimodal AI"?
A) AI that only works with text
B) AI that handles multiple types of content (text, images, audio, etc.)
C) AI that has multiple prices
D) AI that runs on multiple computers
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Correct Answer: B
Multimodal AI can handle multiple types of content together.
Question 7
When using AI at work, what should you check first?
A) The weather
B) Your company's AI policy
C) Your horoscope
D) Nothing, just use it
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Correct Answer: B
Always check your company's AI policy to understand what's allowed.
Question 8
Which is NOT a risk of Generative AI?
A) Misinformation
B) Privacy concerns
C) Improved accessibility
D) Job displacement
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Correct Answer: C
Improved accessibility is a benefit, not a risk.
Question 9
What is the ethical approach to using AI for school assignments?
A) Use it secretly without disclosure
B) Follow your school's policy and disclose when required
C) Never use it at all
D) Use it for everything without learning
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Correct Answer: B
Follow your school's policy and disclose AI use when required.
Question 10
Who is responsible for ensuring AI is used ethically?
A) Only AI companies
B) Only governments
C) Only users
D) Everyone - companies, governments, and users
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Correct Answer: D
Everyone - AI companies, governments, businesses, and individual users share responsibility.
Question 11
What should you NOT share with AI tools?
A) General questions
B) Creative writing prompts
C) Passwords and confidential business data
D) Learning topics
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Correct Answer: C
Never share passwords, confidential data, or sensitive information with AI.
Question 12
As AI takes over some tasks, what happens to jobs?
A) All jobs disappear
B) Some jobs change, new jobs emerge
C) Nothing changes
D) Only tech jobs survive
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Correct Answer: B
Some jobs change, while new jobs emerge - this is the pattern of technological change.
Question 13
What is an ethical concern about AI-generated images of real people?
A) They're always low quality
B) They could be used to deceive or harm reputation
C) They cost too much
D) They only work in black and white
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Correct Answer: B
AI images of real people could be used for deception or to damage reputation.
Question 14
What does "human oversight" of AI mean?
A) Humans look over AI's shoulder
B) Humans review AI output and make final decisions
C) AI controls humans
D) Humans are not involved
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Correct Answer: B
Human oversight means humans review AI output and make final decisions.
Question 15
AI can help with which global challenge?
A) Climate change research
B) Medical discoveries
C) Education access
D) All of the above
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Correct Answer: D
AI can help with all of these global challenges and more.
Question 16
What is a good practice when AI gives you incorrect information?
A) Trust it anyway
B) Share it immediately
C) Correct it and provide accurate information if you shared it
D) Ignore the error
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Correct Answer: C
If you shared incorrect AI information, you should correct it and provide accurate information.
Question 17
Which is a future trend in AI?
A) AI becoming less capable
B) AI integration into everyday apps
C) AI only for scientists
D) AI becoming more expensive for everyone
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Correct Answer: B
AI is increasingly being integrated into everyday applications.
Question 18
The "newspaper test" for ethics asks:
A) What newspapers cost
B) Would you be comfortable if your AI use became public knowledge?
C) How to read newspapers faster
D) Whether AI can write newspapers
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Correct Answer: B
The newspaper test asks: would you be comfortable if your actions became public?
Question 19
What does AI accessibility mean?
A) AI only for wealthy people
B) Powerful AI tools available to everyone
C) AI that is hard to access
D) Expensive AI systems
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Correct Answer: B
AI accessibility means powerful tools are available to everyone, not just specialists.
Question 20
What's a new job that may emerge because of AI?
A) AI Prompt Engineer
B) Horse carriage driver
C) Telegraph operator
D) Film projector operator
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Correct Answer: A
AI Prompt Engineers and similar AI-related roles are emerging new jobs.
Question 21
What should you do when uncertain about AI ethics in a situation?
A) Just proceed without thinking
B) Be more transparent and cautious
C) Ignore ethics entirely
D) Ask the AI what to do
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Correct Answer: B
When uncertain, be more transparent and cautious in your approach.
Question 22
Why is adaptability an important skill for the AI future?
A) AI never changes
B) Technology and jobs will keep evolving
C) It's not important
D) You only need to learn once
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Correct Answer: B
Adaptability matters because technology and jobs will keep evolving.
Question 23
What is an environmental concern about AI?
A) AI is too quiet
B) AI systems require significant energy and resources
C) AI is too small
D) AI only works outside
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Correct Answer: B
Training and running AI requires significant energy and computing resources.
Question 24
What should you do to stay informed about AI?
A) Ignore all news about AI
B) Follow reliable tech sources and stay curious
C) Only listen to extreme predictions
D) Assume nothing will change
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Correct Answer: B
Follow reliable sources and maintain curiosity about developments.
Question 25
Which statement about AI's future is most accurate?
A) We know exactly what will happen
B) AI will either save or destroy everything
C) The future depends on choices made by many people
D) Nothing will change
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Correct Answer: C
The future depends on choices made by AI developers, governments, businesses, and individuals.
Question 26
AI can help people with disabilities by:
A) Ignoring their needs
B) Providing text-to-speech, voice control, and other accessibility tools
C) Making things harder
D) Not doing anything
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Correct Answer: B
AI provides accessibility tools like text-to-speech and voice control.
Question 27
What's the best attitude toward AI and the future?
A) Fear everything
B) Embrace change responsibly while staying informed
C) Ignore all technology
D) Trust AI completely without question
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Correct Answer: B
Embrace change responsibly while staying informed and critical.
Question 28
Why should you verify information from AI before citing it?
A) AI always has the latest information
B) AI can make mistakes (hallucinate)
C) AI never makes errors
D) Verification is unnecessary
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Correct Answer: B
AI can make mistakes (hallucinate), so verification is important.
Question 29
What's happening with AI regulations?
A) No one cares about regulating AI
B) Governments are developing rules and guidelines
C) AI cannot be regulated
D) Regulations are complete
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Correct Answer: B
Governments are actively developing AI regulations and guidelines.
Question 30
What is the main message of this course about AI?
A) AI is too complicated to understand
B) AI is a powerful tool that should be used thoughtfully and responsibly
C) AI will replace all human activity
D) AI should never be used
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Correct Answer: B
AI is a powerful tool that should be used thoughtfully and responsibly.
Results
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 27-30 | Excellent! You understand AI ethics and future trends |
| 21-26 | Good understanding with room for reflection |
| 15-20 | Average - review key ethical principles |
| Below 15 | Review the module content |
Congratulations! 🎉
You've completed all 4 modules!
You now understand:
- ✅ What Generative AI is
- ✅ The types of AI tools available
- ✅ How to use them effectively
- ✅ Ethical considerations and future trends
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