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Professional Ethics in Computing Quiz

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What is one of the ethical obligations of a computing professional, according to the text?

To avoid discussing ethical dilemmas in the workplace
To maximize profits for the company
To prioritize personal interests over professional obligations
To customers, employers, other professionals, and the public (correct)

What is a key objective of Topic 1: Professional Ethics?

To develop new mobile applications for healthcare companies
To promote the use of social media in healthcare
To understand the importance and principles of professional ethics in computing (correct)
To analyze the financial aspects of computing projects

What is the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct primarily used for?

Regulating software development timelines
Promoting competition among computing companies
Guiding ethical behavior of computing professionals (correct)
Enforcing copyright laws in the technology industry

In what context would a computing professional use an Ethical Decision-Making Framework?

<p>To assess a complex ethical dilemma and make ethical judgments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a focus of ethical decision-making in common ethical frameworks?

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Ethical Obligations

Computing professionals have ethical obligations to customers, employers, other professionals, and the public.

Professional Ethics Objective

Professional ethics involves understanding the importance and principles that guide ethical conduct in the computing field.

ACM Code of Ethics Use

The ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct serves to guide the ethical behavior of computing professionals in various situations.

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

Computing professionals use an Ethical Decision-Making Framework to evaluate complex ethical dilemmas and arrive at sound ethical judgments.

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Focus of Ethical Frameworks

Ethical decision-making commonly focuses on both the conduct (actions) and the motivation behind those actions when evaluating ethical dilemmas.