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Fairness and discrimination

publish date: 2026/05/28 07:21:47.865428 UTC

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Software systems can unintentionally discriminate against certain groups if not designed carefully.

Which action promotes fairness?

Designing only for the majority population

Assuming all users have identical needs

Testing the system with diverse user groups

Ignoring accessibility requirements

Testing the system with diverse user groups

Inclusive testing helps identify biases and ensures the system works fairly for all users, not just the majority.

Software Engineering Ethics — Sommerville