Lesson 2: Ethics, Morals and Laws

Open Ended

Why is it important for IT practitioners to understand the differences between ethics, morals, and law in their profession?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of ethics in the IT profession?

• Ethics are personal beliefs about right and wrong.

• Ethics are standards of conduct that guide acceptable behavior within a profession.

• Ethics are legal requirements set by the government.

• Ethics are only important for senior IT professionals.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between morals and laws?

• Morals are enforced by the government, laws are personal beliefs.

• Morals are personal beliefs shaped by culture, laws are enforced by the government.

• Morals are always legal, laws are always ethical.

• Morals are only about religion, laws are only about family.

Multiple Choice

How do ethics, morals, and law differ according to the slides?

• Ethics are legal, morals are professional, law is personal.

• Ethics are professional, morals are personal, law is legal and enforceable.

• Ethics are personal, morals are legal, law is professional.

• Ethics are enforceable, morals are cultural, law is religious.

Multiple Select

What are two key responsibilities of IT practitioners mentioned in the slides?

• Protect data and avoid harm

• Break company policies and ignore laws

• Disregard privacy and share all information

• Comply with laws and disrespect users

Open Ended

Why is it important for IT practitioners to follow professional responsibility and laws?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior in IT?

• Hacking

• Developing new software

• Attending a workshop

• Following company policy

Open Ended

What are some possible consequences when IT ethics are ignored in professional settings?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an aspect of ethics in IT?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Profit Maximization

Open Ended

How do ethics guide the behavior of IT professionals in their workplace?