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What is one of the key aspects covered in the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key aspects covered in the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics mentioned in the text?
- Handling confidential information
- Misrepresenting level of competence
- Protection of intellectual property rights (correct)
- Using technical skills to misuse computers
What should software engineers avoid when dealing with ethical dilemmas in the workplace?
What should software engineers avoid when dealing with ethical dilemmas in the workplace?
- Respecting confidentiality agreements
- Using technical skills to misuse computers
- Accepting work within their competence
- Misrepresenting their level of competence (correct)
What do members of professional societies in the US, as mentioned in the text, commit to when they join?
What do members of professional societies in the US, as mentioned in the text, commit to when they join?
- Signing a formal confidentiality agreement with clients
- Dissemination of viruses or malware
- Adhering to a code of ethical practice (correct)
- Using technical skills to misuse computers
In ethical dilemmas related to software projects, when is it considered ideal to reveal problems to management?
In ethical dilemmas related to software projects, when is it considered ideal to reveal problems to management?
If an engineer's employer releases a safety-critical system without proper testing, what should the engineer do, according to ethical considerations?
If an engineer's employer releases a safety-critical system without proper testing, what should the engineer do, according to ethical considerations?
When faced with participation in the development of military weapons systems or nuclear systems, what ethical dilemma does an individual encounter?
When faced with participation in the development of military weapons systems or nuclear systems, what ethical dilemma does an individual encounter?
What should influence the decision when an employee does not wish to work on military systems?
What should influence the decision when an employee does not wish to work on military systems?
In what situation might it be justified to publicize the dangerous circumstances using the national press?
In what situation might it be justified to publicize the dangerous circumstances using the national press?
What ethical stance do some people take regarding working on military systems according to the text?
What ethical stance do some people take regarding working on military systems according to the text?
What is the recommended course of action for employers when an employee makes clear they do not wish to work on certain systems?
What is the recommended course of action for employers when an employee makes clear they do not wish to work on certain systems?
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