Author Question: Which of the following best describes the concept of ethics? A) Protecting information entrusted ... (Read 291 times)

09madisonrousseau09 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following best describes the concept of ethics?

A) Protecting information entrusted to your care
B) Security measures in software and hardware
C) Undistorted data
D) Accepted principles of conduct that govern behavior
E) A code of conduct

Question 2

When numeric data is exaggerating to promote one idea, or omitted to minimize the consequence of the data, what type of unethical activity is taking place?

A) Distorting visuals
B) Misrepresenting numbers
C) Selective misquoting
D) Plagiarism
E) Omitting essential information

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Ethics are the accepted principles of conduct that govern behavior within a society. There are many things that can be done to promote an ethical work environment such as security, a code of conduct, and using undistorted data in communications.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Exaggerating any data, or omitting any data is unethical, but exaggerating or omitted numeric data is an example of misrepresenting numbers.