Professional Codes Of Conduct For Computing

Question 1

What does BCS stand for?

Answer 1

The British Computer Society/The Chartered Institute for IT

Question 2

What does IEEE CS stand for?

Answer 2

The Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Computer Society

Question 3

What does profession mean?

Answer 3

A disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards

Question 4

What are the four basic types of obligations for professionals?

Answer 4

1. Obligations to Society
2. Obligations to our employers
3. Obligations to our clients
4. Obligations to other professionals and professional organisations

Question 5

What are the four basic principles for professionalism?

Answer 5

1. Commitment to the profession
2. Integrity
3. Responsibility
4. Accountability

Question 6

What are the four categories of the BCS?

Answer 6

1. The public interest
2. Professional competence and integrity
3. Duty to relevant authority
4. Duty to profession

Question 7

What are some BCS Code of Good Practice?

Answer 7

Maintain your technical competence
Adhere to Regulations
Act Professionally as a Specialist
Use appropriate methods and tools
Manage your workload efficiently
Participate maturely
Respect the interest of your customers
Promote good practices within the organisation
Represent the profession to the public