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What is expected of software engineers in terms of ethical behavior?
What is expected of software engineers in terms of ethical behavior?
- To only uphold the law
- To misrepresent their level of competence
- To only respect confidentiality agreements
- To behave in an honest and ethically responsible way (correct)
What should engineers do regarding the confidentiality of their work?
What should engineers do regarding the confidentiality of their work?
- Respect confidentiality irrespective of a formal agreement (correct)
- Respect confidentiality only if a formal agreement is signed
- Share confidential information to improve their reputation
- Ignore confidentiality if it hinders their work
What is an important aspect of professional responsibility for engineers regarding their competence?
What is an important aspect of professional responsibility for engineers regarding their competence?
- To accept work regardless of competence level
- Not to accept work outside their competence (correct)
- To never admit lack of knowledge
- To overstate their level of competence
What should software engineers be aware of regarding intellectual property rights?
What should software engineers be aware of regarding intellectual property rights?
According to ACM/IEEE code of ethics, who is expected to follow the code of practice?
According to ACM/IEEE code of ethics, who is expected to follow the code of practice?
What is expected when forming groups for a project proposal in software engineering?
What is expected when forming groups for a project proposal in software engineering?
What is the main goal of a software process?
What is the main goal of a software process?
Which activity is NOT a part of the general activities in all software processes?
Which activity is NOT a part of the general activities in all software processes?
What is an attribute of good software related to its ability to meet changing customer needs?
What is an attribute of good software related to its ability to meet changing customer needs?
Which type of software application is focused on real-time monitoring and control?
Which type of software application is focused on real-time monitoring and control?
What wider responsibilities does software engineering involve beyond technical skills?
What wider responsibilities does software engineering involve beyond technical skills?
Which attribute of good software emphasizes its reliability, security, and safety?
Which attribute of good software emphasizes its reliability, security, and safety?
What is the primary focus of software engineering?
What is the primary focus of software engineering?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of professional software development?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of professional software development?
Which of the following software engineering principles is most closely related to the concept of software ethics?
Which of the following software engineering principles is most closely related to the concept of software ethics?
Which of the following is a recommended textbook for the INF307: Software Engineering course?
Which of the following is a recommended textbook for the INF307: Software Engineering course?
Which of the following is NOT a core topic covered in the INF307: Software Engineering course outline?
Which of the following is NOT a core topic covered in the INF307: Software Engineering course outline?
What percentage of the total course grade for INF307: Software Engineering is allocated to the assignment component?
What percentage of the total course grade for INF307: Software Engineering is allocated to the assignment component?
Study Notes
Ethics in Software Engineering
- Software engineers are expected to exhibit ethical behavior, including maintaining confidentiality of their work and respecting intellectual property rights.
- Engineers should be aware of their professional responsibility to uphold their competence and inform clients or users of any limitations.
Professional Responsibility
- According to the ACM/IEEE code of ethics, software engineers are expected to follow the code of practice.
- Engineers have a wider responsibility beyond technical skills, including ethics and professional competence.
Software Engineering Principles
- The primary focus of software engineering is to develop software that meets customer needs.
- Good software should be able to meet changing customer needs, with an attribute of being adaptable.
- Another attribute of good software is its reliability, security, and safety.
Software Development
- The main goal of a software process is to develop software that meets customer needs.
- Activities in all software processes include planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- Real-time monitoring and control are foci of embedded software applications.
Software Engineering Course
- The INF307: Software Engineering course covers core topics such as software engineering principles, software development life cycles, and software design and development.
- The assignment component of the course accounts for a certain percentage of the total course grade (percentage not specified).
- A recommended textbook for the course is not specified.
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Test your knowledge on the ethical responsibilities of software engineers in upholding honesty and professionalism. Explore issues such as confidentiality, competence, and legal obligations in the software engineering field.
