Topic 3 Cybersec Quiz

Which of the following best defines professional ethics in the context of software development?

• The technical standards a developer must follow

• The personal beliefs of a developer

• The moral principles guiding professional behavior and decision-making

• The company's mission and vision statements

Integrity as an ethical principle in software development primarily refers to:

• Ensuring that software is visually appealing

• Acting honestly and transparently in all professional matters

• Protecting user data from unauthorized access

• Complying with all user demands

A software engineer reuses open-source code in a proprietary application without proper attribution. This is an example of:

• Fair use

• Risk assessment

• Code optimization

• Intellectual property rights violation

According to the ACM Code of Ethics, one of the primary responsibilities of computing professionals is to:

• Contribute to society and human well-being

• Maximize corporate profits

• Avoid technical risks

• Follow management directives without question

What is a key similarity between the ACM and IEEE Codes of Ethics?

• Encouragement of whistleblowing in all circumstances

• Focus on financial performance

• Emphasis on professional integrity and avoiding harm

• Mandating use of open-source software

Why is risk assessment critical in software development?

• It helps reduce development time

• It identifies potential threats and mitigates them before harm occurs

• It ensures legal immunity for developers

• It guarantees 100% security

Which of the following is a qualitative risk assessment technique?

• Monte Carlo simulation

• Expected monetary value analysis

• Risk matrix analysis

• Sensitivity analysis

In the context of software development, legal liability refers to:

• A developer’s ability to lead a team

• The summary of cost of hiring legal counsel

• Industry standards for coding

• The responsibilities by law held by developers or companies for their products

A common legal issue in software projects involving unlicensed use of copyrighted material is:

• Breach of Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• Breach of contract

• Intellectual property infringement

• Product liability

One effective strategy to mitigate legal risks in software development is:

• Prioritizing user experience over data privacy

• Ignoring minor bugs to speed up delivery

• Avoiding open-source software

• Complying with legal and industry standards