The Computing Profession Flashcards
1
Q
What are common characteristics between professions (4)?
A
- Substantial training/education required
- Members control entry
- Organised into one or more bodies
- Members follow COC enforced by bodies
2
Q
What is the BCS?
A
British computer society
3
Q
What is the IET?
A
Institution of engineering and technology
4
Q
What is the IEEE?
A
Institute of electrical and electronic engineers
5
Q
What is ACM?
A
Association of computing machinery
6
Q
What is a royal charter?
A
Formal document describing the organisations purpose and rules of operation, signed by the monarch
7
Q
What are the 4 sections of the BCS COC?
A
- The public interest
- Professional Competence and Integrity
- Duty to the Relevant Authority
- Duty to the Profession
8
Q
What is a reservation of title?
A
The use of the name of a profession being restricted (criminal offence for non-architect to call themselves an architect)
9
Q
What is reservation of function?
A
Restricting certain activities to people with appropriate qualifications or members of a particular bodies
