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Transparency in system limitations

publish date: 2026/05/28 07:21:50.139728 UTC

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All systems have limitations. Ethical engineers must communicate these limitations clearly to avoid misuse or unrealistic expectations.

Which action demonstrates ethical transparency?

Hiding limitations to make the system appear better

Promising capabilities the system cannot deliver

Ignoring user questions about system constraints

Informing clients about known system limitations

Informing clients about known system limitations

Transparency ensures that clients and users understand how the system should be used and what risks may exist.

Software Engineering Ethics — Sommerville