BSA | The Software Alliance and Internal Conflict Quiz

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What is a Professional Code of Ethics?

The guidelines and standards by which an organization must abide
The principles and core values essential to a particular occupational group (correct)
A collection of tasks designed to accomplish a stated objective
The failure of one party to meet the terms of a contract

What does a Breach of Contract refer to?

The failure to act as a reasonable person would act
An act that makes it a crime to bribe a foreign official
The process established by an organization for operational efficiency
The failure of one party to meet the terms of a contract (correct)

Which term defines the failure to act as a reasonable person would act?

Process
Body of Knowledge
Policy
Professional Malpractice (correct)

What is the purpose of a Policy in an organization?

To outline the guidelines and standards to be followed by the organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act criminalize?

Bribery of foreign officials or political party members (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an agreed-upon set of skills and abilities that licensed professionals must possess?

Body of Knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of care in the context of IT ethics?

The obligation to protect people against any unreasonable harm or risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a firewall in IT security?

To limit access to the company's network based on Internet-usage policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do policies represent in organizations?

Guidelines and standards by which the organization must abide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a conflict of interest?

A conflict between an individual's self-interest and the interests of a client (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does compliance refer to in an organizational context?

Being in accordance with established policies, guidelines, specifications, or legislation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is fraud in the context of IT ethics?

The crime of obtaining goods, services, or property through deception or trickery (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

To outline restrictions and practices for using organizational computing resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Material Breach of Contract refer to?

Failure to perform obligations that destroy the essence of the contract (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Negligence in the context of ethical issues?

Not doing what a reasonable person would do, or doing what they would not do (B) Signup and view all the answers

In IT security, what does the term 'firewall' typically refer to?

A tool or software used to prevent unauthorized access to a network (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Bribery involve in the contexts of business and government?

Providing money, property, or favors to gain business advantage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the role of an Information Security (infosec) Group within an organization?

Managing processes, tools, and policies to counter threats to digital information (C) Signup and view all the answers