Question

Identify the correct statement: “Software engineers shall

(a) act in a manner that is in the best interests of his expertise and favour.”

(b) act consistently with the public interest.”

(c) ensure that their products only meet the SRS.”

(d) all of the mentioned

I had been asked this question at a job interview.

Asked question is from Software Engineering Ethics in portion Software Engineering Basics of Software Engineering

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) act consistently with the public interest.”

To explain I would say: Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest and shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.Thus options a & c are ruled out.