IT 223 FINAL EXAM LECTURE 6 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the differences between values, morals, and ethics? - Answers -Values are
an individual's principles for determining appropriate behavior.
Morals are used by individuals but are derived from some external source.
Ethics are determined collectively and enforced by a group or community.
How is law related to ethics? - Answers -Law is what is enacted by government and
has to be enforced by police. Ethics are inner guides to action, based on values - such
values are determined by intellect and conscience.
- Laws mandate or prohibit actions
- Laws are drawn from societal ethics
-What is a code of conduct?
-How is it used? - Answers -- a formal, published document designed for use in making
decisions about how to behave, consistent with the principles of an organization.
- Used to encourage discussions of ethics and to improve how employees or members
deal with the ethical dilemmas in everyday work
What are some important ethical principles promoted by the ACM? - Answers -ACM,
the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that
advance computing as a science and a profession.
- Honor property rights including copyrights and patent.
- Give proper credit for intellectual property
What are some important ethical principles promoted by the IEEE? - Answers -- To
accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health and welfare
of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the
environment.
What are some important ethical principles promoted by the EC-Council? - Answers --
Protect the intellectual property of others by relying on her/his own innovation and
efforts, thus ensuring that all benefits vest with its originator.
Who/what should you consult when deciding how to act? - Answers -- Consult a lawyer
if you are concerned about its legality.
- Consult the organization's human resources department if you are concerned about
organizational policy issues.
- Your conscience if it doesn't feel right
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the differences between values, morals, and ethics? - Answers -Values are
an individual's principles for determining appropriate behavior.
Morals are used by individuals but are derived from some external source.
Ethics are determined collectively and enforced by a group or community.
How is law related to ethics? - Answers -Law is what is enacted by government and
has to be enforced by police. Ethics are inner guides to action, based on values - such
values are determined by intellect and conscience.
- Laws mandate or prohibit actions
- Laws are drawn from societal ethics
-What is a code of conduct?
-How is it used? - Answers -- a formal, published document designed for use in making
decisions about how to behave, consistent with the principles of an organization.
- Used to encourage discussions of ethics and to improve how employees or members
deal with the ethical dilemmas in everyday work
What are some important ethical principles promoted by the ACM? - Answers -ACM,
the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that
advance computing as a science and a profession.
- Honor property rights including copyrights and patent.
- Give proper credit for intellectual property
What are some important ethical principles promoted by the IEEE? - Answers -- To
accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health and welfare
of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the
environment.
What are some important ethical principles promoted by the EC-Council? - Answers --
Protect the intellectual property of others by relying on her/his own innovation and
efforts, thus ensuring that all benefits vest with its originator.
Who/what should you consult when deciding how to act? - Answers -- Consult a lawyer
if you are concerned about its legality.
- Consult the organization's human resources department if you are concerned about
organizational policy issues.
- Your conscience if it doesn't feel right
