Question 1
Domain 1: Ethical Foundations and Decision FrameworksAn AI product manager must decide whether to use a customer dataset in a new way that could increase revenue. The projected business benefit is substantial, but the use would violate a clear internal privacy commitment made to customers. Which reasoning approach is most appropriate if the decision should prioritize adherence to the commitment regardless of the projected benefit?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Duty-based reasoning is more appropriate when a decision must follow an obligation, rule, or commitment even if a different choice could produce better overall results. Outcome-based reasoning is more appropriate when the primary question is which option leads to the best consequences. — Source material: Determine when duty-based reasoning is more appropriate than outcome-based reasoning.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Outcome-based reasoning, because the largest business gain should determine the decision
Outcome-based reasoning focuses on consequences rather than adherence to a prior commitment.
B. Duty-based reasoning, because honoring the privacy commitment takes priority over the expected benefit
The scenario states there is a clear privacy commitment to customers and asks for the approach that prioritizes adherence to that commitment regardless of projected benefit. That matches duty-based reasoning because the decision turns on fulfilling an obligation rather than maximizing results.
C. Outcome-based reasoning, because commitments matter only when they improve overall results
Duty-based reasoning can require following a commitment even when doing so does not maximize benefits.
D. Duty-based reasoning, because it is used only when no business impact is involved
Duty-based reasoning applies when obligations govern the decision, not only when business impact is absent.