Code of Ethics

1. What is the primary purpose of a professional code of conduct?

• To define technical software development steps

• To set performance benchmarks
  
  

• To outline ethical principles and responsibilities
  
  

• To regulate pricing strategies

Which of the following organizations provides a code of ethics specifically tailored for computing professionals?

• ISO

• IEEE

• ACM

• . IETF

The IEEE Code of Ethics emphasizes all the following except:

• Honesty

• Collaboration

• Integrity

• Responsibility

What do ISO/IEC standards primarily focus on in computing?

• Ethical behavior
  

• Legal compliance only
  

• Technical specifications and quality benchmarks
  

• Internet communication protocols

Which code specifically addresses ethical issues such as software quality and user privacy?

• ACM Code of Ethics

• Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
  
  

• ISO/IEC 27001
  
  

• GDPR

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) licensing standards promote which of the following values?

• . Profit maximization

• Software encryption

• Transparency and collaboration

• Exclusive software ownership

What is the main role of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)?

• Monitoring employee behavior online

• Developing internet protocols and communication standards
  
  

• Certifying hardware security devices
  

• Promoting software sales

Which regulation provides guidelines for data privacy and applies in the European Union?

• ISO 9001
  

• IEEE Standard 830
  

• GDPR
  

• HIPAA

Which of the following best describes “Professional Standards”?

• Voluntary behavioral norms

• Benchmarks for performance and technical competence
  
  

• Legal penalties for misconduct
  

• Community software licenses

Adherence to professional standards in regulated industries is usually:

• optional

• Recommended

• encouraged

• mandatory