WorksheetsACS Ethics & Professional Conduct Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary ethical value in the ACS Code of Professional Conduct?
Profitability
Public Interest
Innovation
Client Satisfaction
According to ACS, IT professionals must act with:
Speed and efficiency
Responsibility and integrity
Authority and control
Neutrality and detachment
Which of the following is NOT a core value in the ACS Code of Ethics?
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Respect
Popularity
What should an ACS member do when facing a conflict of interest?
Ignore it
Inform stakeholders immediately
Proceed with caution
Seek legal advice only
Which value takes precedence when ethical values conflict?
Professional Development
Honesty
Public Interest
Competence
The ACS stance on bribery or inducement is:
Strictly prohibits any form of bribery or inducement.
Allows bribery in exceptional cases.
Encourages inducement for business growth.
Is neutral and does not have a clear policy.
What does the ACS Code say about privacy?
It’s optional
It must be respected and protected
It’s the client’s responsibility
It applies only to government projects
How should IT professionals represent their skills and knowledge?
Exaggerate to impress clients
Be honest and transparent
Let others speak for them
Avoid discussing qualifications
What is expected when an ACS member makes a professional mistake?
Blame the team
Deny responsibility
Accept responsibility
Stay silent
What is the ACS view on continuous learning?
Optional for senior professionals
Required only for students
Essential for all members
Discouraged after certification
What should an ACS member do if they lack expertise in a task?
Decline or seek qualified help
Attempt it anyway
Outsource without informing the client
Learn on the job
Which of the following best describes professionalism in ACS terms?
Dressing formally
Enhancing the integrity of the profession
Following orders
Avoiding conflict
What is the ACS position on crediting others’ work?
Optional
Required only in academic settings
Always give credit where due
Only if asked
What should an ACS member do when facing an ethical dilemma?
Make a personal decision
Consult ACS for guidance
Avoid the situation
Follow peer advice
What is the role of the ACS Complaint Procedure?
To punish members
To resolve ethical breaches fairly
To protect clients only
To avoid legal issues
How should an ACS member handle confidential information?
Ignore confidentiality agreements
Post it online for transparency
Disclose only with proper authorization
Share it with colleagues freely
What action should an ACS member take if they witness unethical behavior by a colleague?
Discuss it only with friends
Join in the behavior
Ignore the situation
Report the behavior through appropriate channels
According to the ACS Code, how should members approach professional development?
Engage in ongoing learning and skill improvement
Rely solely on initial qualifications
Only learn when required by employer
Disregard new developments in the field
Which action aligns with the ACS Code of Ethics when handling sensitive client data?
Ignore data protection policies
Use it for personal gain
Protect it and ensure confidentiality
Share it with unauthorized parties
What is the ACS expectation regarding the use of intellectual property created by others?
Seek permission and provide proper attribution
Modify and distribute freely
Claim as your own
Use without permission
