Lecture 1(2019)

Question 1

Term:

Ethics

Answer 1

The branch of philosophy concerned with

what is Right and what is Wrong

Question 2

Moral Dilemmas

occur when: ______

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Term:

Ethical Principles

Answer 3

Tools used to think through difficult ethical situations

Question 4

Term:

Computer Ethics

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Criteria for a Job

to be considered a Profession

(8, not comprehensive)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Two Main

Professional Societies

for

Computer Professionals

Answer 6

ACM

Association for Computing Machinery

IEEE

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Question 7

Three

Perspective Areas

when

analyzing a Scenario

Answer 7

• 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?

Question 8

Phases and Steps for

Analyzing a Professional Scenario

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Analyzing a Professional Scenario:

Brainstorming Phase

Answer 9

Brainstorming Phase

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

Question 10

Analyzing a Professional Scenario:

Analysis Phase

Answer 10

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