Lecture 1(2019) Flashcards

1
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Term:

Ethics

A

The branch of philosophy concerned with

what is Right and what is Wrong

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Moral Dilemmas

occur when: ______

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  • It is not clear what moral rule to apply
  • Two or more moral rules conflict
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Term:

Ethical Principles

A

Tools used to think through difficult ethical situations

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Term:

Computer Ethics

A

Deals with moral dilemmas and ethical principles that apply for computer professionals

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5
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Criteria for a Job

to be considered a Profession

(8, not comprehensive)

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  • Initial Professional Education
  • Accreditation of Education
  • Certification
    • Evaluation of readiness
  • Licensing
    • Legal right to practice
  • Professional Development
  • Skills Development
  • Professional Society
  • Code of Ethics
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Two Main

Professional Societies

for

Computer Professionals

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ACM

Association for Computing Machinery

IEEE

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Three

Perspective Areas

when

analyzing a Scenario

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  • Failures
    • What are acceptable rates of failure?
    • How accurate should software be?
  • Dependence
    • How dependent on computer systems are our ordinary activities?
    • How useful are computer systems to our ordinary activities?
  • Risk and Progress
    • How do new technologies become safer?
    • Can progress in software safety keep up with progress in technology?
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Phases and Steps for

Analyzing a Professional Scenario

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Brainstorming Phase

  • List Risks, Issues, Problems and Consequences
  • List all Stakeholders
  • List Possible Actions

Analysis Phase

  • Identify the responsibilities of the Decision-Maker
  • Identify the rights of the Stakeholders
  • Consider the Impact of actions on Stakeholders
  • Consider the Ethical Merits of each option, then choose one
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Analyzing a Professional Scenario:

Brainstorming Phase

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Brainstorming Phase

  • List Risks, Issues, Problems and Consequences
  • List all Stakeholders
  • List Possible Actions
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Analyzing a Professional Scenario:

Analysis Phase

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Analysis Phase

  • Identify the responsibilities of the Decision-Maker
  • Identify the rights of the Stakeholders
  • Consider the Impact of actions on Stakeholders
  • Consider the Ethical Merits of each option, then choose one
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