AML Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

A recommendation system is found to create 'filter bubbles' that reinforce users' existing beliefs. Which ethical principle does this MOST directly violate?

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence through epistemic harm

Answer

Filter bubbles cause epistemic harm by limiting users' exposure to diverse viewpoints, which is a form of harm even without direct physical injury.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'model card' as introduced by Mitchell et al. (2019)?

Accepted Answer

To document model performance, intended use, and limitations for transparency

Answer

Model cards are standardized documentation intended to communicate a model's intended uses, performance metrics, and known limitations to stakeholders.

Question 3

Under GDPR's Article 22, individuals have the right to not be subject to solely automated decisions that produce significant effects. Which ML deployment scenario MOST likely triggers this requirement?

Accepted Answer

An automated loan approval system with no human review

Answer

Automated loan decisions produce significant legal and financial effects on individuals, directly triggering GDPR Article 22 protections.

Question 4

A team member proposes falsifying benchmark results to win a competitive contract. Refusing to participate BEST aligns with which professional standard?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Answer

Integrity requires honesty and refusal to participate in misrepresentation or fraud, even under competitive pressure.

Question 5

An organization uses synthetic data generated from real patient records to train a diagnostic AI. Which ethical consideration MOST requires attention?

Accepted Answer

Whether the generation process adequately protects underlying patient privacy

Answer

Synthetic data derived from sensitive records may still encode identifiable information, requiring rigorous privacy analysis before use.

(AML) Advanced Machine Learning Certification Practice Test

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AML Professional Standards & Ethics 3