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WorksheetsEthics in computer science
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
