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Avoiding unnecessary harm

publish date: 2026/05/28 07:21:49.254456 UTC

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Engineers must avoid harming users through negligence or poor decision‑making. This is especially important in safety‑critical systems.

Which action aligns with avoiding unnecessary harm?

Skipping testing to save time

Following best practices and testing thoroughly

Using unverified third‑party components

Ignoring known performance issues

Following best practices and testing thoroughly

Thorough testing and adherence to best practices reduce the risk of harm caused by software failures.

Software Engineering Ethics — Sommerville