Code of Ethics in Computing (ACM/IEEE)

According to the ACM Code, computing professionals' actions ______ the world.

a) change b) improve c) shape d) impact

a

To act responsibly, computing professionals should ______ upon the wider impacts of their work.

a) think b) reflect c) ponder d) consider

b

Computing professionals should consistently support the ______ good.

a) common b) greater c) public d) social

c

The ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is also referred to as "______."

a) the Guidelines b) the Principles c) the Standards d) the Code

d

The ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct expresses the ______ of the profession.

a) conscience b) values c) standards d) ethics

a

The Code is designed to ______ the ethical conduct of all computing professionals.

a) enforce b) inspire c) regulate d) define

b

The Code is designed to ______ the ethical conduct of all computing professionals.

a) enforce b) regulate c) guide d) define

c

The Code applies to current practitioners, aspiring practitioners, instructors, students, influencers, and anyone who uses computing technology in an ______ way.

a) ethical b) impactful c) responsible d) professional

b

Additionally, the Code serves as a basis for ______ when violations occur.

a) punishment b) enforcement c) prosecution d) remediation

d

The Code includes principles formulated as statements of ______.

a) ethics b) responsibility c) conduct d) values

b

The principles are based on the understanding that the ______ good is always the primary consideration.

a) public b) common c) greater d) social

a

The public good is always the ______ consideration.

a) main b) primary c) first d) key

b

Each principle is supplemented by ______.

a) guidelines b) rules c) standards d) regulations

c

Guidelines provide ______ to assist computing professionals in understanding and applying the principle.

a) instructions b) directions c) examples d) explanations

d

Guidelines assist computing professionals in ______ the principle.

a) following b) understanding c) interpreting d) implementing

b

Guidelines assist computing professionals in ______ the principle.

a) following b) interpreting c) implementing d) applying

d