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Security cameras are becoming more commonly used in society.

Describe the ethical concerns that should be considered when designing and developing telecommunications projects such as security cameras.   (3 marks)

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  • Security cameras raise privacy concerns, as constant surveillance may infringe on individuals’ rights to move and act without being monitored.
  • Data security is a concern, as recorded footage may be vulnerable to unauthorised access, misuse, or data breaches.
  • Facial recognition technology used in camera systems can introduce bias and discrimination, raising concerns about fairness and individual rights.
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  • Security cameras raise privacy concerns, as constant surveillance may infringe on individuals’ rights to move and act without being monitored.
  • Data security is a concern, as recorded footage may be vulnerable to unauthorised access, misuse, or data breaches.
  • Facial recognition technology used in camera systems can introduce bias and discrimination, raising concerns about fairness and individual rights.

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Outline the environmental responsibilities of an aeronautical engineer.   (2 marks)

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Answers could include two of the following:

  • Engineers have a professional obligation to operate within environmental laws and regulations. 
  • Engineers should design and implement proper waste management protocols to minimise environmental harm.
  • Ensuring aircraft components are designed, tested and certified to meet environmental requirements, particularly regarding noise emission standards.

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Answers could include two of the following:

  • Engineers have a professional obligation to operate within environmental laws and regulations. 
  • Engineers should design and implement proper waste management protocols to minimise environmental harm.
  • Ensuring aircraft components are designed, tested and certified to meet environmental requirements, particularly regarding noise emission standards.

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A team of engineers is working together to develop a new aeronautical device for a company. An engineer takes the design and produces the device without permission.

Describe the implications for the individual engineer and the company.   (3 marks)

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  • The device design is the intellectual property of the company that created it. 
  • Taking the design without permission is stealing and would have legal implications for the individual.
  • The engineer is also not working ethically from a professional basis.
  • The production of the device will also have serious financial implications for the company involved as they are not the intellectual property owners and would likely be prohibited from selling the product. 

Other answers could include:

  • Health and safety factors.
  • Financial ramifications, particularly through legal action.
  • Employment ramifications given the ethical breach of the professional.
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  • The device design is the intellectual property of the company that created it. 
  • Taking the design without permission is stealing and would have legal implications for the individual.
  • The engineer is also not working ethically from a professional basis.
  • The production of the device will also have serious financial implications for the company involved as they are not the intellectual property owners and would likely be prohibited from selling the product. 

Other answers could include:

  • Health and safety factors.
  • Financial ramifications, particularly through legal action.
  • Employment ramifications given the ethical breach of the professional.