Software Engineering Certification and Licensing
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In which state is licensing required for software engineers?

  • New York
  • Texas (correct)
  • California
  • Florida

    • What is the purpose of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice?

  • To accredit software engineering programs
  • To promote intellectual excellence
  • To establish a code of ethics for software engineers (correct)
  • To provide licensing for software engineers

    • What is the name of the exam for recent graduates in software engineering?

  • Software Engineering Certification Exam
  • Certified Software Development Associate (correct)
  • Software Development Associate Exam
  • Certified Software Development Professional

    • Why is software engineering not considered a profession?

    <p>Because of the lack of accreditation and a single body of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Texas in terms of software engineering?

    <p>It requires licensing for certain types of software engineering projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about software development compared to other industries?

    <p>It is a meritocracy that values productivity over certifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the software engineering industry that makes it hard to be fully accepted as a profession?

    <p>Low barriers to entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice?

    <p>To create a standard for teaching and practicing software engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the lack of a clear job definition in software engineering?

    <p>There are too many areas to specialize in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a principle of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice?

    <p>Act consistently with the public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Certified Software Development Professional exam?

    <p>To certify professionals in software engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Task Force on Software Engineering Ethics and Professional Practices?

    <p>To create a standard for software engineering ethics and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the lack of a professional body a hurdle to software engineering becoming a respected profession?

    <p>Because it would undermine the merit-based culture of the industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of software engineers according to the Code of Ethics?

    <p>To act in a manner that is in the best interests of their clients and employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the software industry compared to other professions?

    <p>It lacks a widespread professional body that credits developers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Eight Principles of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice?

    <p>To guide software engineers in their professional responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason why software engineering is not considered a profession?

    <p>It lacks a standardized body of knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an argument made against software engineering being considered a profession?

    <p>It is not service-oriented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of most professions that software engineering lacks?

    <p>Standardized body of knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason why licensing is unlikely to be implemented in software engineering?

    <p>The industry is too broad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between software engineering and other professions?

    <p>It has a short initial learning curve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have high standards in certain professions?

    <p>To serve the public or groups in some manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of software engineering that makes it difficult to establish a code of ethics?

    <p>It is a rapidly changing field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge to establishing a standardized body of knowledge in software engineering?

    <p>The industry is too broad and diverse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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