University of Management and Technology
School of System & Technology
BS (CS, SE, IT)
Professional Practices
Spring 2025
Quiz 2
Name: ______________________________ Roll No. _________
1. Choose the correct option. [10]
1. Profession
Q1: Which of the following best defines a profession?
A. A hobby that provides enjoyment
B. A job requiring manual skills
C. An occupation requiring specialized education and training
D. A temporary role in any organization
Q2: A key characteristic of a profession is:
A. Casual attire
B. Fixed work hours
C. Commitment to a code of ethics
D. Political influence
2. Professional
Q3: Who is considered a professional?
A. Someone who earns money
B. A person trained in a specific field and follows ethical standards
C. Anyone working in an office
D. A person with a managerial position
Q4: A professional is expected to:
A. Prioritize personal gains
B. Act without accountability
C. Display integrity and responsibility
D. Work without supervision
3. Professionalism
Q5: Professionalism refers to:
A. Acting in a formal way at all times
B. The conduct, aims, and qualities that characterize a profession
C. Wearing a uniform
D. Working independently without any rules
Q6: Which of the following is NOT a trait of professionalism?
A. Accountability
B. Punctuality
C. Dishonesty
D. Respect
4. Legal, Moral, and Ethics
Q7: Which of the following is an example of an ethical issue in computing?
A. Typing speed
B. Copyright infringement
C. Using a licensed software
D. Timely project submission
Q8: Legal standards are:
A. Based on personal opinions
B. Optional to follow
C. Enforceable by law
D. Developed through emotions
Q9: Morals refer to:
A. Rules written in the constitution
B. The legal responsibilities of an individual
C. Personal beliefs about right and wrong
D. Company policies
5. IEEE Code of Ethics
Q10: The IEEE Code of Ethics promotes:
A. Maximum profit in business
B. Technological advancement at any cost
C. Honesty, integrity, and fairness in professional practices
D. Working in isolation
Q11: According to the IEEE Code of Ethics, engineers should:
A. Ignore conflicts of interest
B. Accept bribes under certain conditions
C. Avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment
D. Prioritize employer profits over safety
6. IEEE Code of Ethics8 (Assuming this was a typo and you meant point 8 of the IEEE Code of Ethics)
Q12: Point 8 of the IEEE Code of Ethics emphasizes:
A. Avoiding unauthorized use of intellectual property
B. Treating all persons fairly regardless of race, religion, gender, or age
C. Maintaining secrecy in professional work
D. Encouraging unhealthy competition
Q13: According to IEEE Code of Ethics point 8, professionals must:
A. Avoid working in teams
B. Ensure equal opportunity and non-discrimination
C. Focus only on personal advancement
D. Accept discrimination in hiring
2. Read the following case study carefully and answer any five of the questions. [10]
Case Study: The Dilemma of SmartHealth Solutions
Scenario
SmartHealth Solutions is a tech startup that develops wearable health-monitoring devices, capable
of tracking real-time heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and even mental stress indicators.
These devices are synced with a mobile app and a cloud-based dashboard, which doctors can access
(with patient consent) to monitor and diagnose conditions remotely.
The company recently partnered with an insurance provider, SafeLife Insurance, to offer discounted
premiums to customers who share their health data. While the idea was marketed as a win-win —
improved health awareness for users and reduced risk for insurers — issues began to surface soon
after.
Incident 1: Legal but Morally Questionable
SafeLife Insurance started using customer health data not just to offer discounts but also to reject
insurance applications from people with high stress levels or chronic conditions. Though
SmartHealth’s privacy policy clearly stated that data may be shared with partners, users were
unaware of the potential impact on their insurance eligibility. Legally, the company had covered
itself through its terms and conditions, but morally, many users felt betrayed.
Incident 2: Ethically Unacceptable Practice
An engineer at SmartHealth, Raza, discovered that the data was also being used to build predictive
models for mental health risks — and these models were shared with external companies for
marketing and profiling without explicit user consent. Raza brought this to the attention of his
manager, who dismissed the concern, saying the users had "agreed to data sharing in the fine
print."
Disturbed, Raza reviewed the IEEE Code of Ethics, especially the principle about protecting the
privacy and dignity of individuals. He believed the company had violated ethical standards, even if
not strictly breaking any laws. He faced a tough decision: Should he report this externally, which
might cost him his job, or try to escalate the matter within the company?
Incident 3: Moral Dilemma for a Developer
Sara, another developer on the team, was working on an update that would make the device more
accurate — but only for premium users. She felt uncomfortable that regular users, who perhaps
needed the help more, wouldn’t receive the benefits. No law was being broken, but Sara
questioned whether it was morally right to create an unequal product for financial gain.
Questions
1. Which actions in the scenario are legal but possibly unethical or immoral?
2. Do you think the company has a moral obligation to inform users about how their data is used
beyond what is legally required? Why or why not?
3. How does the IEEE Code of Ethics help professionals like Raza in making difficult decisions?
4. If you were in Raza's position, what would you do? Consider both the professional and personal
consequences.
5. In Sara's case, is it ethically acceptable to offer better features to paying users when it may
impact the health of non-paying users? Why or why not?
6. How can companies balance legal compliance with moral responsibility and ethical
professionalism in the tech industry?
7. What role does transparency play in maintaining public trust in emerging technologies?
