Introduction to Professional Issues in Information Systems

Which of the following is an ethical issue in information systems?

• Software piracy

• Data encryption

• Server maintenance

• Cloud storage expansion

Violating software licensing agreements falls under which category?

• Social Issue

• Legal Issue

• Ethical Issue

• Professional Responsibility

Which of the following is a social issue?

• Unauthorized system access

• Impact of automation on employment

• Copyright infringement

• Network downtime

The duty to keep client data confidential is part of:

• Legal Issue

• Social Issue

• Professional Responsibility

• Ethical Issue

Which is an example of a professional responsibility for an IT specialist?

• Creating malware

• Following coding standards

• Ignoring system bugs

• Copying software without permission

Using another programmer’s code without credit is an example of:

• Social Issue

• Ethical Issue

• Legal Issue

• Professional Responsibility

The Data Privacy Act primarily addresses which type of issue?

• Ethical

• Social

• Legal

• Professional Responsibility

Which scenario violates professional responsibility?

• Using secure passwords

• Reporting system errors promptly

• Ignoring known security vulnerabilities

• Testing software before release

Cyberbullying is best categorized as a:

• Social Issue

• Ethical Issue

• Legal Issue

• Professional Responsibility

Which is an ethical principle for IT professionals?

• Maximizing profit above all else

• Respecting user privacy

• Selling personal data

• Disabling security features