- A
Agree that the AI is unreliable and recommend disabling it immediately
Why wrong: Disabling is premature without analysis; the model may still provide value.
- B
Recommend using a different AI model that is guaranteed to be 100% accurate
Why wrong: No AI model is 100% accurate; this promise is unrealistic.
- C
Explain that this is a model performance issue, not an ethics violation, and suggest reviewing the model's accuracy and retraining with recent data
Ethical issues involve bias, transparency, etc.; a single failure is a reliability issue.
- D
State that all AI failures are ethical issues and the company should stop using AI
Why wrong: Not all failures are ethical; they can be technical issues.
Question 347 of 1,000
AI Associate Ethical Considerations of AI Practice Question
This AI Associate practice question tests your understanding of ethical considerations of ai. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A small business uses a pre-built Salesforce AI model to predict inventory needs. The model recommends ordering extra stock based on seasonal trends. One month, the model fails to predict a sudden demand spike, resulting in stockouts and lost sales. The business owner is frustrated and considers disabling the AI. The owner wants to know if this is an ethical issue and what to do next. As an AI ethics advisor, what is the best response?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Explain that this is a model performance issue, not an ethics violation, and suggest reviewing the model's accuracy and retraining with recent data
The correct answer is C because this scenario describes a model performance issue (failure to predict a sudden demand spike) rather than an ethics violation. Ethical issues involve fairness, transparency, accountability, or bias. The appropriate response is to review the model's accuracy, retrain with more recent data, and monitor performance—not to disable AI immediately or expect 100% accuracy. Option A is wrong because disabling the model may lose its overall benefits. Option B is wrong because no model can guarantee 100% accuracy. Option D is wrong because not all AI failures are ethical issues; some are simply technical limitations.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Agree that the AI is unreliable and recommend disabling it immediately
Why it's wrong here
Disabling is premature without analysis; the model may still provide value.
- ✗
Recommend using a different AI model that is guaranteed to be 100% accurate
Why it's wrong here
No AI model is 100% accurate; this promise is unrealistic.
- ✓
Explain that this is a model performance issue, not an ethics violation, and suggest reviewing the model's accuracy and retraining with recent data
Why this is correct
Ethical issues involve bias, transparency, etc.; a single failure is a reliability issue.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
State that all AI failures are ethical issues and the company should stop using AI
Why it's wrong here
Not all failures are ethical; they can be technical issues.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the AI Associate exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this AI Associate question test?
Ethical Considerations of AI — This question tests Ethical Considerations of AI — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Explain that this is a model performance issue, not an ethics violation, and suggest reviewing the model's accuracy and retraining with recent data — The correct answer is C because this scenario describes a model performance issue (failure to predict a sudden demand spike) rather than an ethics violation. Ethical issues involve fairness, transparency, accountability, or bias. The appropriate response is to review the model's accuracy, retrain with more recent data, and monitor performance—not to disable AI immediately or expect 100% accuracy. Option A is wrong because disabling the model may lose its overall benefits. Option B is wrong because no model can guarantee 100% accuracy. Option D is wrong because not all AI failures are ethical issues; some are simply technical limitations.
What should I do if I get this AI Associate question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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