SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an appropriate general principle with regard for ‘Engineering Ethics’
A
The Engineer shall regard his duty to the public welfare as paramount to all other obligations.
B
The Engineer shall regard his duty to the objectives of the company as paramount to all other obligations
C
The Engineer shall regard his duty to the profession of engineering as paramount to other obligations
D
The Engineer shall regard his duty to his excellence as paramount to other obligations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -a. The answer would be-i) The engineer shall regard his duty to the public welfare as paramount to all other obligations. …

Detailed explanation-2: -Every engineer in their line of duty is expected to: Uphold the safety, welfare and health of the society at all times. Be truthful and honest when issuing public statements. Offer their services in their areas of expertise only.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following are the principles of professional ethics: Honesty and truthfulness. Unbiased or just. Value to the public.

Detailed explanation-4: -An engineer whether he works individually or works for a company, has to go through some ethical issues, mostly under the conditions such as, conceptualization of a product, issues arising in design and testing departments, or may be on the issues involving the manufacturing, sales and services.

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