11 Questions
IT workers are licensed by the state or federal government as professionals.
False
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) mission is to promote software piracy.
False
Trade secrets are generally well-known to the public.
False
Whistle-blowing involves attracting attention to legal, ethical, and safe practices that benefit the public interest.
False
IT workers usually have documented relationships with clients in contractual terms.
True
Conflict of interest arises when there is a conflict between an individual's self-interest and the interests of a client.
True
IT professionals require specialized knowledge and a short academic preparation.
False
IT professionals must exercise discretion and judgment in their work.
True
The work of IT professionals can be standardized.
False
IT workers like programmers and systems analysts are considered professionals.
True
Local area network (LAN) administrators are not considered IT professionals.
False
Explore the professional relationships that IT workers must manage, including with employers, clients, suppliers, and society at large. Understand ethical issues such as software piracy that may arise between IT workers and their employers. This content is based on the book 'Ethics in Information Technology, Fourth Edition'.
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