BCS

Question 1

Primary purpose of BCS

Answer 1

◇ to promote the study and practice of computing and to advance knowledge and education for benefit of public.

Question 2

The BCS Royal Charter sets out the purpose of the institution; Briefly describe this purpose.

Answer 2

Promoting the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education for the benefit of the public.

Question 3

2 ways in which BCS advances knowledge of computing

Answer 3

◇ computer journal - results of research carried out in industry, research establishments, and universities worldwide

◇ Specialist groups ‐ bring together people with interests in specific areas and spread knowledge.

◇ public lectures - lectures by distinguished researchers in computing

Question 4

Continuing Professional Development (CDP)

Answer 4

A systematic maintenance and improvement of professional knowledge and skills throughout an individual’s professional working life

Question 5

2 ways in which the BCS provides Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Answer 5

BCS members receive IT NOW magazines to provide awareness of new development and current topics of interest to profession.

Opportunities for development of experiences through engaging in meetings and activities through its branches and specialist graps.

BCS offer members to revalidate their skills every five years e.g SFIAplus framework.

Question 6

Purpose of Code of Conduct

Answer 6

Sets standards of behaviour that members of the body are expected to follow in their professional life. Also called code of ethics.

Question 7

BCS’s Code of Conduct is divided into FOUR sections. Name the FOUR sections

Answer 7

●The public interest
- members to be aware of and comply with aspects of the law and regulations.
- Due regard for privacy and human rights and avoid discrimination.
- Have due regard for public health, privacy, security, and well-being of others and the environment.

●Professional competence and integrity
- members require to keep their professional skills up to date and be familiar with their professions.

●Duty to relevant authority
- members should carry out their professional duties with due care and diligence.

●Duty to the profession
- to uphold the reputation and good standing of BCS in particular and profession in general.

EX: Continual Professional Development (CPD), Ethical behaviour, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion.