Question 1 (SO 1, AC 1)
Identify acceptable and unacceptable professional practices found in the computer industry
Question 2 (SO 1, AC 2, AC 3)
Identify and describe known professional bodies in South Africa.
Question 3 (SO 3, AC 3)
Name the consequences of pirate software to:
a) you as an individual or business
b) the software developers, distributors and retailers
c) the general economy and government.
Question 1:
Acceptable professional practices in the computer industry include maintaining confidentiality of client information, adhering to copyright laws, ensuring the security of data and systems, providing accurate and honest information to clients, and continuously updating skills and knowledge.
Unacceptable professional practices in the computer industry include using pirated software, violating intellectual property rights, compromising data privacy and security, delivering substandard work, misrepresenting qualifications or experience, and engaging in unethical behavior such as plagiarism or bribery.
Question 2:
Some known professional bodies in South Africa related to the computer industry include:
- The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA)
- The Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA)
- The Institute of Data Processing Management of Southern Africa (IDMPSA)
- The Association of South African Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SACSA)
Question 3:
a) Consequences of pirate software for individuals or businesses include legal penalties, loss of data, security vulnerabilities, financial loss due to malware or software flaws, and damage to reputation.
b) Consequences of pirate software for software developers, distributors, and retailers include loss of revenue, decreased investment in research and development, reduced quality of products, and unfair competition with legitimate businesses.
c) Consequences of pirate software for the general economy and government include lost tax revenue, decreased innovation and economic growth, increased crime and cyber threats, and negative impact on foreign investment and international trade agreements.