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Multiple ethical responsibilities

publish date: 2026/05/28 07:21:48.556703 UTC

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Software engineers have responsibilities to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public.

Select all responsibilities that engineers must uphold.

Prioritize personal gain

Respect confidentiality

Promote the public good

Maintain integrity and independence

(1) Respect confidentiality

(2) Promote the public good

(3) Maintain integrity and independence

Ethical engineers act honestly, protect confidential information, and prioritize the public good over personal or organizational gain.

Software Engineering Ethics — Sommerville