ITPP 14 August 2025

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a profession?

• Specialized knowledge

• Formal qualification requirements

• Strong community service orientation

• Lack of ethical standards

Which of these best describes the IT profession?

• Work involving specialized IT knowledge, skills, and ethical practice

• Manual work requiring no specialized knowledge

• Unregulated freelance work

• Hobbyist computer use

One key trait of a profession is:

• Unlimited working hours

• Adherence to a code of ethics

• Political influence

• Financial independence

Which example best illustrates the IT profession?

• A casual gamer

• A certified systems administrator

• A social media influencer

• An online shopper

Which is a core expectation of a professional?

• Ignoring industry standards

• Maintaining high ethical conduct

• Working without qualifications

• Avoiding continuous learning

In IT, being a "professional" means:

• Knowing all programming languages

• Demonstrating competence and ethical responsibility

• Avoiding teamwork

• Only working independently

Which of these is NOT a professional behavior?

• Punctuality

• Respecting confidentiality

• Sharing sensitive client data without consent

• Continuous skill improvement

A professional in IT is expected to:

• Disregard laws and regulations

• Work without supervision

• Act in the best interest of clients and society

• Focus only on personal gain

A professional association in IT primarily exists to:

• Promote illegal software sharing

• Sell hardware products

• Set standards and support IT professionals

• Train only university students

What is a key benefit of joining a professional IT association?

• Free internet for life

• Access to certifications and networking opportunities

• Guaranteed employment

• Avoidance of regulations