Professional Codes Of Conduct

Question 1

What are the roles of a Professional Body?

Answer 1

• set and assess professional examinations
• provide support for continuing professional development
• publish professional journals/magazines
• provide networks to meet and discuss their field of expertise
• issue a code of conducting
• deal with complaints against professionals and disciplinary procedures
• provide careers support and opportunities for students, graduates and people in the field

Question 2

What are the 4 Key Principles of BCS?

Answer 2

Make it IT for everyone
Show what you know, learn what you don’t
Respect the organisation or individual you work for
Keep IT real and professional. Pass IT on

Question 3

What are the 4 categories of BCS’s conducts?

Answer 3

Public
Professional Competence and Integrity
Duty to Relevant Authority
Duty to the Profession

Question 4

What are BCS’s Code of Practice?

Answer 4

• Maintain Your Technical Competence
• Adhere To Regulations
• Use Appropriate Tools and Methods
• Participate Maturely
• Respect The Interests of Your Customers
• Promote Good Practices Within the Organisation
• Represent the Profession to the Public

Question 5

What are the 8 Categories of ACM & IEEE CS’s Code of Ethics for Software Engineers?

Answer 5

Public
Client and Employer
Product
Judgement