Ethical Responsibilities of Software Engineers Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Local laws on use of intellectual property Signup and view all the answers

According to ACM/IEEE code of ethics, who is expected to follow the code of practice?

Professional software engineers, educators, managers, policy makers, and students of the profession Signup and view all the answers

What is expected when forming groups for a project proposal in software engineering?

Form groups of five to develop interesting and valuable projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a software process?

Design and develop software products Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT a part of the general activities in all software processes?

Integration Signup and view all the answers

What is an attribute of good software related to its ability to meet changing customer needs?

Maintainability Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software application is focused on real-time monitoring and control?

Embedded Control Systems Signup and view all the answers

What wider responsibilities does software engineering involve beyond technical skills?

Wider responsibilities beyond technical skills Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute of good software emphasizes its reliability, security, and safety?

Dependability and security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of software engineering?

Theories, methods, and tools for professional software development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of professional software development?

Software development is a solo endeavor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following software engineering principles is most closely related to the concept of software ethics?

Ensuring software is developed by diverse teams Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended textbook for the INF307: Software Engineering course?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core topic covered in the INF307: Software Engineering course outline?

Software project management Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total course grade for INF307: Software Engineering is allocated to the assignment component?

40% Signup and view all the answers

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.