AP CSP Practice Test Computing Impact

Big Idea 5 Practice Test

Impact of Computing

25 Multiple-Choice Questions

⏱ 30 minutes recommended 📊 25 questions 🎯 Big Idea 5 Focus

Test Instructions

  • This test focuses on Big Idea 5: Privacy, digital divide, algorithmic bias, beneficial/harmful effects, and ethics
  • Select one answer for each question
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  • For AP exam practice, try to complete the test in 30 minutes
Question 1
Which is an example of personally identifiable information (PII)?
Question 2
The digital divide refers to:
Question 3
An algorithm trained on historical hiring data discriminates against qualified female candidates. This is an example of:
Question 4
Which is a beneficial effect of social media?
Question 5
Creative Commons licenses allow creators to:
Question 6
A company collects user location data without explicit consent. This raises concerns about:
Question 7
Which is a harmful effect of computing innovations?
Question 8
Crowdsourcing is used by companies to:
Question 9
Which action BEST protects personal privacy online?
Question 10
Open-source software development allows:
Question 11
Which demonstrates a beneficial use of citizen science?
Question 12
A facial recognition system has higher error rates for darker skin tones. This is an example of:
Question 13
Which factor contributes MOST to the digital divide?
Question 14
Intellectual property protection through copyright:
Question 15
Which computing innovation has BOTH beneficial and harmful effects?
Question 16
A search engine personalizes results based on browsing history. This raises privacy concerns because:
Question 17
Machine learning algorithms can perpetuate bias when:
Question 18
Which is an unintended consequence of GPS-enabled smartphones?
Question 19
Which action violates fair use of copyrighted material?
Question 20
E-waste (electronic waste) disposal is an environmental concern because:
Question 21
An algorithm denies loan applications more frequently for certain ZIP codes. This could indicate:
Question 22
Which demonstrates responsible use of others' creative work?
Question 23
Telemedicine improves healthcare access but also:
Question 24
Which BEST describes a filter bubble?
Question 25
Computational tools have enabled citizen participation in science, which demonstrates:
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