Details Title: ACM Code of Ethics Description: The code of ethics Total Flash Cards: 24 Created: 03/30/2009 19:35:58		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Computer Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term 1.1 Definition Contribute to society and human well-being. Term 1.2 Definition Avoid harm to others. Term 1.3 Definition Be honest and trustworthy. Term 1.4 Definition Be fair and take action not to discriminate. Term 1.5 Definition Honor property rights including copyrights and patent. Term 1.6 Definition Give proper credit for intellectual property. Term 1.7 Definition Respect the privacy of others. Term 1.8 Definition Honor confidentiality. Term 2.1 Definition Strive to achieve the highest quality, effectiveness and dignity in both the process and products of professional work. Term 2.2 Definition Acquire and maintain professional competence. Term 2.3 Definition Know and respect existing laws pertaining to professional work. Term 2.4 Definition Accept and provide appropriate professional review. Term 2.5 Definition Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks. Term 2.6 Definition Honor contracts, agreements, and assigned responsibilities. Term 2.7 Definition Improve public understanding of computing and its consequences. Term 2.8 Definition Access computing and communication resources only when authorized to do so. Term 3.1 Definition Articulate social responsibilities of members of an organizational unit and encourage full acceptance of those responsibilities. Term 3.2 Definition Manage personnel and resources to design and build information systems that enhance the quality of working life. Term 3.3 Definition Acknowledge and support proper and authorized uses of an organization's computing and communication resources. Term 3.4 Definition Ensure that users and those who will be affected by a system have their needs clearly articulated during the assessment and design of requirements; later the system must be validated to meet requirements. Term 3.5 Definition Articulate and support policies that protect the dignity of users and others affected by a computing system. Term 3.6 Definition Create opportunities for members of the organization to learn the principles and limitations of computer systems. Term 4.1 Definition Uphold and promote the principles of this Code. Term 4.2 Definition Treat violations of this code as inconsistent with membership in the ACM.