Practice The Professional and Ethical Mandate of Software Engineering - 5.2 | Foundations of Software Engineering | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
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5.2 - The Professional and Ethical Mandate of Software Engineering

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define what the ACM/IEEE-CS Code of Ethics entails.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the common principles related to public welfare.

Question 2

Easy

List one ethical dilemma faced by software engineers.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider issues involving user information.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the principle of acting in the public interest entail?

  • Prioritizing client obligations
  • Ensuring user safety and welfare
  • Maximizing profit

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the impacts on end-users.

Question 2

True or False: Whistleblowing involves reporting unethical behavior within an organization.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the motivations behind disclosing company secrets.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Imagine you are a software engineer faced with a decision to implement a feature that might invade user privacy. How would you approach this from an ethical standpoint?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Weigh the benefits for the client against user rights.

Question 2

Discuss how transparency in algorithms can mitigate issues of bias and promote ethical use in software applications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how stakeholders can influence fairness.

Challenge and get performance evaluation