DSST® Ethics in Technology Prep — Pass the Exam and Earn Transferable College Credit
DSST® Ethics in
Technology Prep
Privacy and security in cyberspace, government surveillance, hacking, information warfare, cyberterrorism, free speech, cybercrime, autonomous vehicles, and professional ethics — all five exam content areas covered in structured chapters. Relevant, real-world, and increasingly essential for every degree.
Five Content Areas.
All Covered.
Every topic on the DSST® Ethics in Technology exam — mapped to a structured chapter block with subchapter quizzes built in. From surveillance and cyberterrorism to autonomous vehicles and professional accountability.
- Privacy and security in cyberspace
- Individual conduct online
- Social networking and online communities
- Government surveillance and oversight
- Digital identity and personal data
- Hacking and counter-hacking
- Information warfare
- Cyberterrorism
- National infrastructure threats
- State-sponsored cyber operations
- Cybercrime law and enforcement
- Intellectual property rights online
- Free speech and censorship
- Net neutrality
- E-commerce law and digital contracts
- Autonomous vehicles and AI ethics
- Social justice issues in tech
- Emerging technologies and society
- Algorithmic bias and fairness
- Ethical frameworks for new tech
- Moral obligations of IT professionals
- Corporate accountability and liability
- Media ethics and journalism
- Social media and misinformation
- Whistleblowing and ethical decision-making
What You'll Learn
All five DSST® Ethics in Technology content areas structured as chapters — from cybersecurity basics and privacy law through professional obligations and emerging tech ethics.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Interpret foundational cybersecurity and information security concepts — including key definitions and their roles in protecting digital assets and personal privacy online
- Analyze privacy challenges, security risks, and legal frameworks relating to cybercrime, data breaches, digital rights, and government surveillance across sectors
- Evaluate domestic and international cybersecurity threats including information warfare, hacking, cyberterrorism, and the ethical dimensions of counter-hacking and state actors
- Apply legal and ethical frameworks to cyberspace issues including free speech, net neutrality, intellectual property, and e-commerce law
- Assess the ethical implications of emerging technologies — autonomous vehicles, AI, algorithmic bias, and social justice issues — using moral philosophy and applied ethics
- Identify and apply professional ethical standards for IT and technology roles including corporate accountability, legal liability, media ethics, and responsible innovation
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How DSST® Credit Works
Three steps from enrollment to 3 transferable college credits — no campus, no 15-week semester.
Study with TransferCredit
Structured chapters across all five exam content areas — cyberspace privacy, security, legal issues, emerging tech ethics, and professional obligations. Subchapter quizzes tell you when you're ready.
Take the DSST® Exam
Book at any authorized DSST® / Prometric testing center. 100 questions in 2 hours. Score 400 out of 500 to pass and earn 3 baccalaureate-level credits. Exam fee is $100.
Transfer Your Credits
Provide your school's 4-digit DSST code on exam day and scores are sent directly. 3 ethics or technology credits applied to your degree at 2,900+ colleges.
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Buy Ethics in Technology alone for $19 lifetime access, or unlock all 28 subjects for $29/month. No surprise fees.
- All 5 exam content areas covered
- Subchapter quizzes per topic
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- Chapter + subchapter structure
- Readiness quizzes per topic
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Does My College Accept DSST® Ethics in Technology?
DSST® Ethics in Technology is accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges with an ACE credit recommendation of 3 lower-division baccalaureate semester hours. It typically satisfies a technology ethics, applied ethics, cybersecurity awareness, or general education elective requirement. A score of 400 or above earns the credit. Search your school to confirm.
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$19 prep + $100 exam. 3 college credits. Privacy, security, law, innovation, professional ethics — the most relevant elective credit you can earn right now.
🎯 Why It Matters
- Covers the most timely topics in tech: AI ethics, autonomous vehicles, cyberterrorism, surveillance, net neutrality
- No coding experience required — ethical, legal, and social frameworks, not programming
- Satisfies technology ethics, applied ethics, or gen ed elective requirements at most schools
- Increasingly required in CS, business, law, and policy degree programs
👤 Who Takes This Exam
- CS and IT students fulfilling an ethics or social impact requirement
- Business, law, and policy students studying technology's role in society
- Active-duty military (exam free via DANTES)
- Adult learners and professionals with IT or security experience
- Anyone who follows tech news and wants to turn that knowledge into college credit
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- Didn't pass? Your subscription unlocks the ACE/NCCRS backup course
- Same subject — earn the credit through coursework, no exam needed
- Accepted at 2,100+ colleges on its own
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Common Questions Answered.
Do I need a technical background to pass?
No. Ethics in Technology focuses on the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of technology — not programming or engineering. The exam is equally suited to CS students, business majors, law students, and anyone with general awareness of how technology shapes society. No coding required.
Why is this one of the most relevant credits right now?
AI ethics, autonomous vehicles, government surveillance, cyberterrorism, and net neutrality are front-page news every week. The DSST® Ethics in Technology exam covers exactly what's being debated in boardrooms, courtrooms, and legislatures — making this prep genuinely engaging, not just test prep.
Which colleges accept DSST® Ethics in Technology?
DSST® Ethics in Technology is accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges. ACE recommends 3 lower-division baccalaureate semester hours for scores of 400 or above. It typically satisfies a technology ethics, applied ethics, or general education elective requirement.
Is DSST® Ethics in Technology free for military members?
Yes — active-duty military can take DSST® exams completely free through the DANTES program. The VA also reimburses the $100 exam fee for eligible veterans under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. TransferCredit provides the prep content; DANTES or the VA covers the exam.
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$19 prep + $100 exam. 3 baccalaureate-level college credits. Privacy, security, law, AI ethics, professional obligations. Accepted at 2,900+ colleges. No campus. No semester.