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According to the Preamble, the public good is always the highest consideration.
According to the Preamble, the public good moderated by the responsibilities to one's employer
is the highest consideration.
According to the Preamble, thoughtful consideration and reasoned judgment may be needed in
particular cases.
According to the Preamble, the correct decision can always be reached if one is careful. - correct
answer ✔✔Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Section 1.1 states that when the needs of multiple groups conflict, the needs of the less
advantaged should receive increased attention and priority.
Section 1.1 does not address issues of sustainability or 'green' technologies.
Section 1.1 states that computing professionals have a responsibility to consider whether the
results of their efforts will be used in a socially responsible way.
Section 1.1 states that the Code addresses only rights and responsibilities related to computing,
not to fundamental human rights as a broader issue. - correct answer ✔✔Statements 1 and 3
are correct.
Section 1.2, "Avoid Harm," provides an exhaustive list of harms that computer professionals
may cause, intentionally or accidentally.
Section 1.2 suggests that if harm is unintentional, the professional has a responsibility to learn
from it so it will not be repeated, but no other action is required.
Section 1.2 states that a system that intentionally causes harm is always unethical and is never
allowed.
Section1.2 states that a computing professional should be ready to "blow the whistle" as soon
as a problem is detected. - correct answer ✔✔None of the statements are correct.
, Section 1.3 states that conflicts of interest must be disclosed to one's employer, but not
necessarily to the client.
Section 1.3 states that a computing professional must be honest about their own qualifications
and limitations.
Section 1.3 states that claims that are misleading (even if technically true) are still a violation of
the code if done deliberately.
Section 1.3 states that misrepresenting an organization's procedures is allowed only if it's the
only way to draw attention in a 'whistleblowing' situation. - correct answer ✔✔Statements 2
and 3 are correct.
Section 1.4 suggests that if a process for redress of grievances is needed, the decision process
has probably been carelessly designed.
Section 1.4 states that harassment and bullying, while regrettable, are not discrimination under
a strict definition of the Code.
Section 1.4 states that members of underrepresented groups should have fair participation.
Section 1.4 states that failing to design for inclusiveness can itself be unfair discrimination. -
correct answer ✔✔None of the statements are correct.
Section 1.5 states that trade secrets need only be respected if one has signed a non-disclosure
agreement.
Section 1.5 states that a creator's right to control their work should be absolute.
Section 1.5 states that free and open source software undermine creators' rights and should be
discouraged.
Section 1.5 states that work shared as a public resource can still be claimed as private property.
- correct answer ✔✔None of the statements are correct.
Section 1.6, "Respect Privacy," states that merging data sources can damage privacy, as merging
data sources together may compromise privacy protections in the original collections.
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According to the Preamble, the public good is always the highest consideration.
According to the Preamble, the public good moderated by the responsibilities to one's employer
is the highest consideration.
According to the Preamble, thoughtful consideration and reasoned judgment may be needed in
particular cases.
According to the Preamble, the correct decision can always be reached if one is careful. - correct
answer ✔✔Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Section 1.1 states that when the needs of multiple groups conflict, the needs of the less
advantaged should receive increased attention and priority.
Section 1.1 does not address issues of sustainability or 'green' technologies.
Section 1.1 states that computing professionals have a responsibility to consider whether the
results of their efforts will be used in a socially responsible way.
Section 1.1 states that the Code addresses only rights and responsibilities related to computing,
not to fundamental human rights as a broader issue. - correct answer ✔✔Statements 1 and 3
are correct.
Section 1.2, "Avoid Harm," provides an exhaustive list of harms that computer professionals
may cause, intentionally or accidentally.
Section 1.2 suggests that if harm is unintentional, the professional has a responsibility to learn
from it so it will not be repeated, but no other action is required.
Section 1.2 states that a system that intentionally causes harm is always unethical and is never
allowed.
Section1.2 states that a computing professional should be ready to "blow the whistle" as soon
as a problem is detected. - correct answer ✔✔None of the statements are correct.
, Section 1.3 states that conflicts of interest must be disclosed to one's employer, but not
necessarily to the client.
Section 1.3 states that a computing professional must be honest about their own qualifications
and limitations.
Section 1.3 states that claims that are misleading (even if technically true) are still a violation of
the code if done deliberately.
Section 1.3 states that misrepresenting an organization's procedures is allowed only if it's the
only way to draw attention in a 'whistleblowing' situation. - correct answer ✔✔Statements 2
and 3 are correct.
Section 1.4 suggests that if a process for redress of grievances is needed, the decision process
has probably been carelessly designed.
Section 1.4 states that harassment and bullying, while regrettable, are not discrimination under
a strict definition of the Code.
Section 1.4 states that members of underrepresented groups should have fair participation.
Section 1.4 states that failing to design for inclusiveness can itself be unfair discrimination. -
correct answer ✔✔None of the statements are correct.
Section 1.5 states that trade secrets need only be respected if one has signed a non-disclosure
agreement.
Section 1.5 states that a creator's right to control their work should be absolute.
Section 1.5 states that free and open source software undermine creators' rights and should be
discouraged.
Section 1.5 states that work shared as a public resource can still be claimed as private property.
- correct answer ✔✔None of the statements are correct.
Section 1.6, "Respect Privacy," states that merging data sources can damage privacy, as merging
data sources together may compromise privacy protections in the original collections.
