Question 1

Unlike most professionals, the typical software engineer
a) does not have a college education.
b) does not have expert knowledge.
c) does not make more than minimum wage.
d) does not work directly with individual clients.
e) All of the above

Accepted Answer

While A, B, and C are all false statements, D is true. Many software engineers work for companies creating and managing software products, and do not work directly with individual clients.

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of a mature profession?
a) code of ethics
b) licensing
c) mandatory drug testing
d) mandatory professional development
e) continuing professional education

mandatory drug testing

Accepted Answer

Mandatory drug testing is not typically considered a characteristic of a mature profession. The other options listed (code of ethics, licensing, mandatory professional development, and continuing professional education) are commonly associated with mature professions.

Question 3

According to the textbook, which of the following careers is not an example of a mature profession?&#10;a) accountant&#10;b) doctor&#10;c) dentist&#10;d) lawyer&#10;e) software engineer

Accepted Answer

The textbook defines a mature profession as having certain characteristics such as formal education and training, a code of ethics, a required licensing or certification process, and a professional association. While software engineering is a growing and respected field, it may not yet have all of these established characteristics that define a mature profession.

Question 4

The Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice was developed by
a) Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility.
b) the Association for Computing Machinery and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
c) a consortium of computer science departments in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
d) Immanuel Kant.
e) John Rawls.

Accepted Answer

The Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice was developed jointly by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Question 5

The process giving someone the legal right to practice a profession is called&#10;a) certification.&#10;b) licensing.&#10;c) matriculation.&#10;d) professional ethics.&#10;e) professional development.

Accepted Answer

Licensing is the process whereby a person is issued a license or granted permission to practice a specific profession by meeting certain requirements established by a governing board or agency. Certification refers to a voluntary process in which an individual is recognized as having met a certain standard or level of achievement in a specific profession, but it does not necessarily confer legal permission to practice that profession. Matriculation refers to the process of gaining admission to a school or university, and professional ethics and professional development are related to ethical and educational considerations for professionals, but they do not involve the legal permission to practice a profession.

Question 6

The Principles and Clauses in the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
a) address every ethical dilemma a software engineer may face.
b) provide algebraic formulas for determining the best course of action.
c) incorporate every relevant feature into the formulas.
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Principles and Clauses in the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
a) address every ethical dilemma a software engineer may face.
b) provide algebraic formulas for determining the best course of action.
c) incorporate every relevant feature into the formulas.
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

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Question 7

A principal factor contributing to the loss of the space shuttle Challenger was that
a) its payload was too heavy.
b) there were no experienced astronauts on board.
c) the weather in Florida was unusually cold.
d) it was hit by lightning.
e) NASA was experimenting with a new type of fuel.

Accepted Answer

The cold weather caused the O-ring seals on one of Challenger's solid rocket boosters to fail, resulting in the explosion that caused the loss of the shuttle and its crew.

Question 8

Whistle-blowers&#10;a) make an unauthorized discloser about a harmful situation or fraud.&#10;b) usually gain the respect and admiration of their colleagues.&#10;c) are usually financially rewarded by their organizations for their integrity.&#10;d) typically get promoted to management.&#10;e) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowers make an unauthorized discloser about a harmful situation or fraud. The other options are not necessarily true for all whistle-blowers.

Question 9

According to Michael McFarland, a team of engineers
a) has more moral accountability than any of its members.
b) has less moral accountability than any of its members.
c) has the same amount of moral accountability as its members.
d) should always designate a single person to be the ethical "watchdog."
e) should always defer to management when ethical evaluations are being made.

Accepted Answer

Michael McFarland argues that a team of engineers, due to the collective impact and resources, has more moral accountability than any individual member. This perspective emphasizes the enhanced responsibility that comes with collaborative efforts in engineering projects.

Deck 9: Professional Ethics