Question 1

The obligation to protect people against any unreasonable harm or risk is called ____.

Accepted Answer

The obligation to protect people against any unreasonable harm or risk is called duty of care. Negligence refers to failure to take reasonable care, malpractice refers to professional misconduct, and reasonable person standard is a legal standard used to determine negligence.

Question 2

After Perry and Gross were fired by their employer, they filed a $15 million lawsuit that charged New York Law School and their employer, Collegis, with ____________________ for their reporting of child pornography on a professor's computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After Perry and Gross were fired by...

Question 3

An IT professional organization whose mission is to provide superior leadership and education in information technology and that has a goal to help its members make themselves more marketable within their industry is ____.

Accepted Answer

AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) is an IT professional organization that provides leadership and education in information technology and helps its members become more marketable. IEEE-CS (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society) is a professional organization for computing professionals, but its mission is focused more on advancing technology rather than professional development. PMI (Project Management Institute) is an organization for project management professionals and does not specifically focus on IT. SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) is an organization focused on cybersecurity and training.

Question 4

Accepting payment of entry fees for a golf tournament from a supplier is ____.

Accepted Answer

Accepting payment of entry fees for a golf tournament from a supplier could be perceived as a bribe, as it may create the perception that the supplier is being given preferential treatment or influence in business dealings. It is important to carefully consider any gifts or payments offered by suppliers to ensure they do not influence business decisions.

Question 5

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act permits facilitating payments so that an official performs or makes a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act permits facilitating payments to speed up an official function or process, such as processing a permit or expediting customs clearance. It does not permit payments to influence a decision or provide a benefit to the official. Therefore, option A is incorrect. Option C is incorrect because facilitating payments must be made directly to the official, not a third party. Option D is incorrect because payments to members of the judiciary are not permitted under any circumstance.

Question 6

Because there are no ____ against which to compare a software engineer's professional behavior, he or she cannot be subject to malpractice lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because there are no ____ against which...

Question 7

Studies have shown that around ____ of all job applicants exaggerate their accomplishments on their resume.

Accepted Answer

According to a study conducted by HireRight in 2017, 85% of employers uncovered lies or misrepresentations on job applicant resumes, which includes exaggerating accomplishments. Therefore, we can infer that around 30% of all job applicants exaggerate their accomplishments on their resume.

Question 8

A government license grants permission for an individual to engage in an activity or to operate a business. It is generally administered at the ____ level and often requires that the recipient pass a test of some kind.

Accepted Answer

Government licenses are generally administered at the state level and often require passing a test. Local licenses may be required for certain activities, but they are not typically called government licenses. National licenses are rare and usually only for highly regulated professions such as pilots or doctors. Professional organization licenses may be required for certain professions, but they are not typically administered by the government.

Question 9

According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, a professional is one whose work is predominately intellectual and varied in character, and the output or result cannot be ____________________ in relation to a given time period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the U.S. Code of Federal...

Question 10

Many courts have ruled that IT workers are not liable for ____________________ because they do not meet the legal definition of a professional.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many courts have ruled that IT workers...

Question 11

If misrepresentation causes a party to enter into a contract, that party may have the legal right to ____.

Accepted Answer

If a party is induced to enter into a contract due to misrepresentation, they may have the right to both cancel the contract (rescission) and seek reimbursement for damages incurred as a result of the misrepresentation.

Question 12

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act makes it a crime to bribe a foreign official unless the payment was ____.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act makes it a crime to bribe a foreign official unless the payment was lawful under the laws of the foreign country in which it was paid. This means that if the bribe is legal in the foreign country, then it is not considered a crime under the FCPA. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 13

A feature that is associated with a bribe is that a bribe ____.

Accepted Answer

A bribe is given with the intention of influencing the recipient to act in a certain way or make a decision that benefits the briber. In return for the bribe, the recipient may feel obligated to act in the briber's favor, creating a potential conflict of interest. This distinguishes a bribe from a gift or gesture of goodwill, which is not given with the expectation of favor or obligation in return. Bribes are typically made in secret and not openly or publicly. While a bribe may be made directly from donor to recipient, this is not a defining feature of a bribe.

Question 14

A ____________________ is a calling that requires specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ is a calling that requires...

Question 15

From a legal perspective, IT workers are not recognized as ____________________ because they are not licensed by the state or federal government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From a legal perspective, IT workers are...

Question 16

IT workers have a key responsibility to establish an environment that supports ethical behavior by users. Such an environment discourages software piracy, minimizes the inappropriate use of corporate computing resources, and avoids the inappropriate sharing of ____.

Accepted Answer

Establishing an ethical environment involves avoiding the inappropriate sharing of information, which encompasses sensitive data, trade secrets, and copyrighted material.

Question 17

____ occurs when a party fails to perform certain express or implied obligation, which impairs or destroys the essence of a contract.

Accepted Answer

Material breach of contract occurs when a party fails to perform a significant or essential obligation of the contract, which impairs or destroys the essence of the agreement. It is a serious violation that may result in the other party's termination of the contract and potential legal action.

Question 18

A device that limits access to the company's network based on the organization's Internet usage policy is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A firewall is a security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It can be configured to block access to certain websites or applications that violate the organization's Internet usage policy, thus limiting access to the company's network. Routers and gateways are networking devices that facilitate communication between different networks, while an intrusion detection device is designed to identify and respond to potential security breaches. None of these devices specifically limit access based on an organization's Internet usage policy.

Question 19

Adherence to a professional code of ethics means that practitioners use a common set of ____ as a guideline for ethical decision making.

Accepted Answer

A professional code of ethics consists of a set of core values and beliefs that guide ethical decision making for practitioners. These values and beliefs are typically based on the mission and purpose of the profession, and they are designed to promote the welfare of those who are served by the profession. While there may be some shared techniques, practices, models, rules, references, and teachings within a profession, these are not the primary focus of a professional code of ethics. Instead, the code is meant to provide a framework for ethical behavior that is consistent with the values of the profession.

Question 20

Certification indicates that a professional possesses a particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities, in the opinion of the ____.

Accepted Answer

Certification is usually granted by a certifying organization, which is a third-party entity that evaluates and verifies the professional's knowledge, skills, and abilities based on a set of established standards. This process is usually independent of the professional's employer or any particular IT professional organization to which they may belong. While some certifications may be recognized by national boards of certification, this is not necessarily a requirement for certification to be valid.

Quiz 2: Ethics for It Workers and It Users