D333: Module 3
What distinguishes a profession from a non-professional trade? - Answer Professions are
granted unique privileges and have established codes of ethics.
Which two aspects of an IT worker's responsibilities involve ethical issues that might arise in the
relationship between IT workers and IT users? - Answer Discouraging software piracy
Controlling information sharing
What is a central theme emphasized by both the ACM and IEEE codes of ethics regarding public
welfare? - Answer Prioritizing the public good and environmental sustainability
What is an objective of a professional code of ethics in IT? - Answer Provide benchmarks for
self-assessment
What role do professional societies like the ACM and IEEE play in the professionalization of
software engineering? - Answer They help define and promote standards for the field
What is the name of the world's largest educational and scientific society dedicated to
information technology? - Answer ACM (because its one of the oldest and most respected
professional organizations in IT, and it focuses heavily on ethical behavior for IT professionals.)
Which organization focuses on providing training and certification in cybersecurity? - Answer
SANS
What is the name of the Chicago-based IT trade organization that focuses on certification and
training? - Answer CompTIA
What distinguishes a profession from a non-professional trade? - Answer Professions are
granted unique privileges and have established codes of ethics.
Which two aspects of an IT worker's responsibilities involve ethical issues that might arise in the
relationship between IT workers and IT users? - Answer Discouraging software piracy
Controlling information sharing
What is a central theme emphasized by both the ACM and IEEE codes of ethics regarding public
welfare? - Answer Prioritizing the public good and environmental sustainability
What is an objective of a professional code of ethics in IT? - Answer Provide benchmarks for
self-assessment
What role do professional societies like the ACM and IEEE play in the professionalization of
software engineering? - Answer They help define and promote standards for the field
What is the name of the world's largest educational and scientific society dedicated to
information technology? - Answer ACM (because its one of the oldest and most respected
professional organizations in IT, and it focuses heavily on ethical behavior for IT professionals.)
Which organization focuses on providing training and certification in cybersecurity? - Answer
SANS
What is the name of the Chicago-based IT trade organization that focuses on certification and
training? - Answer CompTIA
