Ethics in computer science

What is the primary focus of engineering ethics?

• To simplify engineering processes

• To make engineering projects more profitable

• To provide a set of best practices for doing good in the world

• To ensure engineers have good manners

Why is ethics particularly important for engineers?

• Because they need to follow government regulations

• Because people's lives often depend on their work

• Because they need to maintain a professional appearance

• Because their work involves a lot of calculations

What was one of the most devastating structural failures in U.S. history?

• The failure of the Hoover Dam

• The Kansas City Hyatt-Regency Collapse

• The collapse of the Golden Gate Bridge

• The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

What principle does the ASCE's Code of Ethics list as first and foremost?

• Hold Safety Paramount

• Service With Competence

• Issue True Statements

• Uphold Professional Honor

What ethical theory emphasizes actions that are beneficial to the majority?

• Deontological Ethics

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Consequentialism

What was a key factor in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster?

• A malfunction in the landing gear

• An error in the flight trajectory

• A leak in one of its solid rocket boosters

• A failure in the main computer system

What does the ASCE's Code of Ethics require engineers to continue?

• Professional Development

• Their education

• Public Relations Efforts

• Financial Contributions to the ASCE

What was fundamentally an ethics problem according to the text?

• The design of the Citicorp building

• The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

• The invention of the internet

• The development of nuclear energy

What does the third principle of the ASCE's Code of Ethics state?

• Never Compromise on Safety

• Avoid Conflicts of Interest

• Always Issue True Statements

• Maintain Confidentiality

What is a key aspect of duty ethics?

• Maximizing profit for stakeholders

• Respecting another person's autonomy

• Following the majority's opinion

• Ensuring environmental sustainability