Exam 2: Ethics for It Workers and It Users

Theft is the crime of obtaining goods, services, or property through deception or trickery.

A professional code of ethics states the ____________________ that are essential to the work of a particular occupational group.

Software manufacturers can file a civil suit against ____________________ with penalties of up to $100,000 per copyrighted work.

If misrepresentation causes a party to enter into a contract, that party may have the legal right to ____.

According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, a professional is one whose work is predominately intellectual and varied in character, and the output or result cannot be ____________________ in relation to a given time period.

Accepting payment of entry fees for a golf tournament from a supplier is ____.

Most codes of ethics created by professional organizations have two main parts: one part outlines what the professional organization aspires to become, and the other part lists rules and principles by which members of the organization are expected to abide.

Certifications that are tied to a vendor's product are relevant for job roles with very specific requirements or certain aspects of broader roles. Sometimes, however, vendor certifications are too focused on technical details of the vendor's technology and do not address more general concepts.

Define the term body of knowledge and discuss the existence of a body of knowledge for IT workers.

A device that limits access to the company's network based on the organization's Internet usage policy is called a(n) ____.

There has been a lowering of expectations for the clients of professional service organizations. They are less aware of what they need from service providers and less willing to look outside their own organization to get the best possible services.

Many courts have ruled that IT workers are not liable for ____________________ because they do not meet the legal definition of a professional.

An IT professional organization whose mission is to provide superior leadership and education in information technology and that has a goal to help its members make themselves more marketable within their industry is ____.

IT workers typically become involved in many different relationships, including those with employers, clients, suppliers, other professionals, IT users, and ____________________.

Studies have shown that around 10 percent of all job applicants seriously misrepresent their backgrounds on their resumes.

The requirements for certification generally require that the individual has the prerequisite education and experience, sits for and passes an exam, and commits to and abides by a code of ethics established by the organization providing the certification.

____________________ occurs when one party fails to meet the terms of a contract.

Certification indicates that a professional possesses a particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities, in the opinion of the ____.

Professionals require advanced training and experience, they must exercise discretion and judgment in the course of their work; and their work can be easily standardized.

Licensing applies to both people and products, and indicates that a professional possesses a particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities.