Module 01

CpE Laws & Professional

Practice

ENGR. JOEL D. MANACMUL

Department of Engineering and Architecture
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Course Information
Course Title : CpE Laws & Professional Practice
Program : Business & Technology
Course Code : CPE 411
Credit Units : 3 units
Pre-requisite/s :

Instructor Information
Name : Engr. Joel D. Manacmul
Contact Information
Contact Number : 09281421172
Facebook : Joel Manacmul
Email : hoel07@gmail.com

Course Description
This course provides the importance of the professional and ethical responsibilities of practicing
computer engineers and the effects of their work on society; the importance of understanding
contemporary issues, lifelong learning strategies, and applicable ICT laws

Intended Learning Outcomes

 Understand the Philippine IT Laws and Policies
 Be aware of the Professional and Ethical Responsibilities, Data Privacy. Contemporary
Issues, Cybercrime Prevention Act, Optical Media Act
 Awareness of Licensing and certification of IT professionals, would increase the
reliability and effectiveness of information systems.
 IT-related professional organizations have developed their code of ethics that: Outlines
what the organization aspires to become, Lists rules and principles for members, Includes
a commitment to continuing education for those who practice the profession

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Course Schedule

Week Topic

Engineering Principles and Standards

 Computer Engineering as a Discipline
o How Engineers Think
o Scope and Fields of Computer Engineering
o Institute of Computer Engineering of the Philippines
Week 1  Best Practices in Engineering
Module 1 o Scientific Method and Quality Management
o Principles of Engineering and Learning
 Ethics and Morality
o Leadership and Management
o Moral Values and Norms
o Code of Ethics
Computer Engineering Project Management
 Professional Practice
o Computer-Related Laws
Week 2 o International Standards
o ICT Professional Certifications
Module 2
 Project Management Methodologies
o Fundamentals of Project Management
o Project Management Book of Knowledge
o Other Project Management Methodologies
MIDTERM ASSESSMENT
 Project Initiation and Planning
o Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis
Week 3 o Aspect of a Project Management Plan
 Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control
Module 3
o Implementing the PM Triple Constraint
o Monitoring and Control Techniques
o Aspects of Project Monitoring
 Project Handover and Closure
o Project Commissioning and Handover
Week 4 o Project Documentation
Module 4 o Closing the Project
Systems Analysis and Design
 System Development Life Cycle
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o Introduction to Systems and SDLC

o System Request and Feasibility Study
o Development, Implementation, and Testing
 System Modeling and Use Cases
o Requirements Engineering
o Use Cases and User Stories
Week 5 o Process Modelling and Data Modelling
 System Architecture and User Interface Design
Module 5
o Non-Functional Requirements and Architecture Design
o Principles and Standards of UI Design
o Navigation, Input, and Output Design

FINAL ASSESSMENT

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Objectives:
Working on this module should help you to:
 Able to understand the key characteristics that distinguish a professional from other kinds
of workers, and is an IT worker considered a professional.
 Understand the factors of transforming professional services of the industry.
 Acquire the codes of ethics, professional organizations, certification, and licensing effect
of the ethical behavior of IT professionals.

Reference
CpE Laws and Professional Practice
RA 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines)
RA 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act of 2000)
RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)
RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012)
RA 10844 (Department of Information and Communications Technology)

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Module 1: Engineering Principles and Standards

OVERVIEW
Engineers apply mathematics and sciences such as physics to
find novel solutions to problems or to improve existing solutions.
More than ever, engineers are now required to have a proficient
knowledge of relevant sciences for their design projects. As a
result, many engineers continue to learn new material throughout
their career. If multiple solutions exist, engineers weigh each
design choice based on their merit and choose the solution that
best matches the requirements.
Constraints may include available resources, physical, imaginative or technical limitations,
flexibility for future modifications and additions, and other factors, such as requirements for cost,
safety, marketability, productivity, and serviceability. By understanding the constraints,
engineers derive specifications for the limits within which a viable object or system may be
produced and operated.

Computer Engineering as a Discipline

Engineering is described as the creative application of science, mathematical methods, and
empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of
structures, machines, materials, devices, systems, processes, and organizations for the benefit of
humankind.
Engineering discipline encompasses a broad range of more specialized fields of engineering,
each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied mathematics, applied science,
and types of application. The term ‗engineering‘ was derived from the Latin ingenium, meaning
"cleverness" and ingeniare, meaning "to contrive, devise".
What Engineers Do
• Invent – Develop a new product, system, or process that has never existed before
• Innovate – Improve an existing technological product, system, or method
• Other words associated with what engineers do include: create, design, build, develop, analyze,
improve, orchestrate, evaluate, and conceive

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Functions of an Engineer
• Production and Testing – manufacture and assemble components or products
• Sales – market engineering products
• Operations – maintain equipment and facilities
• Construction – prior to construction organizes bids, during construction supervises certain
components of process
• Management – optimize the use of resources (equipment, labor, finances)
• Education – teach engineering principles in university and industrial settings
• Consulting - provide specialized engineering services the clients

Engineers apply mathematics and sciences such as physics to find novel solutions to problems or
to improve existing solutions. More than ever, engineers are now required to have proficient
knowledge of relevant sciences for their design projects. As a result, many engineers continue to
learn new material throughout their careers. If multiple solutions exist, engineers weigh each
design choice based on its merit and choose the solution that best matches the requirements.
The crucial and unique task of the engineer is to identify, understand, and interpret the
constraints on a design to yield a successful result. It is generally insufficient to build a
technically successful product; rather, it must also meet further requirements. Constraints may
include available resources, physical, imaginative or technical limitations, flexibility for future
modifications and additions, and other factors, such as requirements for cost, safety,
marketability, productivity, and serviceability. By understanding the constraints, engineers
derive specifications for the limits within which a viable object or system may be produced and
operated.
Knowledge or Wisdom?

“Without wisdom, knowledge is either useless or destructive” – UNKNOWN

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The Story of a Toothpaste Factory

A toothpaste factory had a problem: Due to the way the production line was set up, sometimes empty
boxes were shipped without the tube inside. People with experience in designing production lines will
tell you how difficult it is to have everything happen with timings so precise that every single unit
coming off of it is perfect 100% of the time. Small variations in the environment (which cannot be
controlled in a cost-effective fashion) mean quality assurance checks must be smartly distributed across
the production line so that customers all the way down to the supermarket won‘t get frustrated and
purchase another product instead.

Understanding how important that was, the CEO of the toothpaste factory gathered the top people in
the company together. Since their own engineering department was already stretched too thin, they
decided to hire an external engineering company to solve their empty boxes problem. The project
followed the usual process: budget and project sponsor allocated, RFP (request for proposal), third-
parties selected, and six months (and $8 million) later a fantastic solution was delivered — on time, on
budget, high quality and everyone in the project had a great time.

A short time later, the CEO decided to have a look at the ROI (return on investment) of the project:
amazing results! No empty boxes ever shipped out of the factory after the scales were put in place.
There were very few customer complaints, and they were gaining market share. ―That was some
money well spent!‖ he said, before looking closely at the other statistics in the report. The number of
defects picked up by the scales was 0 after three weeks of production use. How could that be? It should
have been picking up at least a dozen a day, so maybe there was something wrong with the report. He
filed a bug against it, and after some investigation, the engineers indicated the statistics were indeed
correct. The scales were NOT picking up any defects, because all boxes that got to that point in the
conveyor belt were good.

A short time later, the CEO decided to have a look at the ROI (return on investment) of the project:
amazing results! No empty boxes ever shipped out of the factory after the scales were put in place.
There were very few customer complaints, and they were gaining market share. ―That was some
money well spent!‖ he said, before looking closely at the other statistics in the report.

$8 million vs $20 Hmmm! Money well spent?

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Computer Engineering is the discipline that integrates several fields of computer science (CSC) and
electrical (ECE)/ electronics (EE) engineering required to develop computer hardware and software. The
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) is a program that embodies the science and
technology of design, development, implementation, maintenance and integration of software and
hardware components in modern computing systems and computer-controlled equipment.

BSCpE Program Outcomes

 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex engineering problems.
 Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
 Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;
 Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems;
Characteristics of CpE Graduates:
 Possess the ability to design computers, computer-based systems and networks that include
both hardware and software and their integration to solve novel engineering problems, subject
to trade-offs involving a set of competing goals and constraints.
 Have a breadth of knowledge in mathematics and engineering sciences, associated with the
broader scope of engineering and beyond that narrowly required for the field.
 Acquire and maintain a preparation for professional practice in engineering.
Fields of Computer Engineering
 Embedded Systems: Microprogramming, Micro-controlled Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems
 Computational Science and Engineering
 Robotics and Computer Vision
 Computer Systems: Architecture, Parallel Processing, & Dependability
 Integrated Circuits: VLSI Designs, Testing, and CAD
 Coding, Cryptography, and Information Protection
 Compilers and Operating Systems
 Communications and Wireless Networks
 Computer Networks, Mobile Computing, and Distributed Systems

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CpE and other Computing Disciplines

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Common Professional Duties of a Computer Engineer

• Conduct research on computer software and hardware
• Design and develop computer hardware and micro-controlled systems
• Design and develop software for computers and mobile devices
• Perform QA and documentation of implemented projects
• Design, implement, and administer computer networks and operating systems
• Perform necessary repairs or updates of computer systems
• Stay updated with the latest technologies to be incorporated into existing systems
• Work in a team of different engineers and ICT professionals
• Apply computer engineering principles to identify and solve problems

Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP)

 professional organization of CpEs in the Philippines, registered under the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC Reg. No. 201120675) as a non-stock and non-profit
organization
 official CpE organization for academic community and industry practitioners in the
Philippines that manages and prepares certification board exams for CpEs in the
Philippines, as well as the recognized organization of Certified CpEs (CCpE) and
Professional CpEs (PCpE)
 envisions itself as the foundation of world-class Filipino computer engineering
professionals and the motivator of interest towards excellence in computer
engineering as a field of specialization. It aims to:
 Build a network of professionals and graduates of computer engineering in the
country through member interaction and open communication. This is directed to the
industry, academe and government.
 Support the professional career of members through relevant training and exposure.
 Expand knowledge and specialization in computer engineering through research and
development.

“ It always seems impossible until it’s done.‖ – Nelson Mandela “

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ASSESSMENT / ACTIVITY 01 will be given as padvice of the instructor.

Best Practices in Engineering

Scientific Method
1. Observation and Question – The scientific method starts when you ask a question about
something that you observe: How, What, When, Who, Which, Why, or Where?
2. Data Gathering – Rather than starting from scratch in putting together a plan for
answering your question, you want to be a savvy scientist using library and Internet
research to help you find the best way to do things and insure that you don't repeat
mistakes from the past.
3. Hypothesis Statement – A hypothesis is an educated guess about how things work. A
good hypothesis allows you to then make a prediction:
"If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this]_____ will happen.“
4. Hypothesis Testing – Your experiment tests whether your prediction is accurate and thus
your hypothesis is supported or not. Fair test is done by making sure that you change only
one factor at a time while keeping all other conditions the same.
5. Analysis and Conclusion – Once your experiment is complete, you collect your
measurements and analyze them to see if they support your hypothesis or not.
6. Action – Based on the analysis and conclusion, do the necessary action, whether to
proceed to the application of the new information or to repeat the entire process until the
goal of the study or problem solving is satisfied.

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Quality is the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the
degree of excellence of something. In engineering, it has a pragmatic interpretation as the
noninferiority or superiority of something; it's also defined as being suitable for its intended
while satisfying customer expectations.

Quality Management System (QMS) a network of ongoing processes focused on achieving the
quality policy and quality objectives that drive to meet the company and customer requirements.
It is the internal reflection of the external standards.
Elements of a QMS

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management technique for improving processes,

products, services and the other approaches associated with the product. Its focus is on the
entire business, and not just on a particular project or process.

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Principles of TQM:
1. Customer-Focus – a business wouldn‘t exist without its customers
2. Leadership – leaders are responsible for creating a progressive business environment
3. People Involvement - staff need to understand the importance of their role and how it fits into
wider company objectives, as well as take responsibility for any problems
4. Process Approach – a process-driven approach can help companies to avoid logistical
problems that often stem from confusion over the right way to go about things
5. Systematic Approach – identifying, understanding and managing processes using a clear
system will help to streamline your business
6. Continual Improvement - prosperous organizations have entire teams dedicated to ensuring
that they are always onto the next thing
7. Factual Approach – effective decisions are made based on rational analysis of data.
8. Mutually Beneficial Supplier Relations – relationships between your company and any
suppliers must be mutually beneficial in order to add value to both parties.
Quality Assurance (QA) is a set of activities for ensuring quality in the processes by which
products are developed, while Quality Control (QC) is a set of activities for ensuring quality in
products.

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How Quality Assurance Works

Quality Assurance Tools

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Quality Control Tools

What Makes a Great Engineer?

1. Natural Curiosity – To be at the front in the race, you need to have a curious mind that is
bent on examining and inventing to make things work better.
2. Logical Thinking and Reasoning – A great engineer needs to be able to comprehend
complex systems, how they work, how problems arise and how to fix them.
3. Communication Skills – Besides understanding technical complexities, you must also have a
knack at interpreting it into layman‘s lingo when communicating the same to clients and
workers.
4. Attention to Detail – Paying attention to the minutest of details throughout the course of any
project is crucial in engineering because the cost of making even the slightest of errors.
5. Creativity and Innovation – A competent engineer is always creative enough to think outside
of the box and device ways and means to improve existing systems and innovate new ones.
6. Team Player – Any project that is completed successfully and efficiently has a great team,
and not just one person, working behind it.
7. Math Skills – Engineering is a complex science that requires you to perform calculations of
varying difficulty so you need to brush up on your math skills.

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8. Problem Solving Skills – Any project that is completed successfully and efficiently has a
great team, and not just one person, working behind it.
9. Technical Knowledge – Having excellent technical knowledge is the DNA of a great
engineer. The need to understand and make use of computer programs in the course of every
project is more than necessary.
10. Constant Learner – Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace and if you want to be a
great engineer, you need to keep yourself abreast of the new and recent developments in the
industry.

What is Learning?
• It is gaining or enhancing one‘s knowledge, understanding, or skills.
• It is done through studying or experiencing.

7 Principles of Learning
1. Learning is an Experience 5. Learning is Best Given by the Learner Itself
2. Learning is a Discovery 6. Learning is Both Intellectual and Emotional
3. Learning is a Behavioral Change 7. Learning is Unique in Every Individual
4. Learning is a Process

The Learning Process

1. Ignorance 5. Remembering
2. Wanting 6. Proficiency
3. Learning
4. Practice

Some Learning Tips

1. Give yourself enough time 6. Organize study groups
2. Organize your study space 7. Take regular breaks
3. Use flow charts and diagrams 8. Snack on brain food
4. Practice on previous exams 9. Plan your exam day
5. Explain your answers to others 10. Drink plenty of water

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The Eisenhower Matrix: A Tool for Practicing Time Management

Why Do People Want to Learn?

 Reward
 Fear of Punishment/Consequences
 Curiosity
Why Do People Don‘t Want to Learn?
 Lack of Interest or Motivation
 Lack of Practice or Application
 Lack of Follow-up or Reinforcement
 Individual Differences
9 Time Wasters
1. Waiting for inspiration 6. Repeating the same mistakes
2. Worrying about the opinion of other people 7. Trying to do everything perfectly
3. Complaining about everything 8. The fear of failure
4. Trying to please everybody 9. Not living your life
5. Comparing yourself to other people

“ When values are clear, decisions are simpler. “ - John Spence

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ASSESSMENT / ACTIVITY 02 will be given as per the advice of the instructor.

Ethics and Morality

Ethics is a set of moral values or a guiding philosophy. It is the discipline dealing with what is
good and bad, and with moral duty and obligation, and a set of principles accepted by the
society, which also equate to the moral standards of human beings.

Morality is the conformity to ideals of right human conduct. Morals are the principles or habits
with respect to right or wrong of one‘s own conduct. They are not imposed by anyone.

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Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.
Effective leadership is based upon ideas (whether original or borrowed), but won't happen unless
those ideas can be communicated to others in a way that engages them enough to act as the
leader wants them to act.

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Characteristics of a Great Leader

 Vision – great leaders have a clear, exciting idea of their direction and goals
 Courage – great leaders are willing to take risks in the achievement of their goals with no
assurance of success
 Integrity – great leaders are always true, to all people, in every situation
 Humility – great leaders have the self-confidence and self-awareness to recognize the
value of others without feeling threatened
 Strategic Planning – great leaders have the ability to look ahead, to anticipate with some
accuracy where the industry and markets are going
 Focus – great leaders focus on strengths and make sure that everyone is focused on the
most valuable use of their time
 Cooperation – great leaders have the ability to get people to work because they want to
Management is basically the process of dealing with or controlling things or people. Common
components of management in different arenas include:
 selection, supervision, motivation, and evaluation of staff
 developing and monitoring budgets and expenditures
 collaborating with other staff and departments
 measuring and documenting results for a group
 scheduling and planning of workflow
 developing policies and procedures
 staying abreast of trends in the field
 solving problems

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Engineering Management is a specialized form of management that is required to successfully

lead engineering or technical personnel and projects. The term can be used to describe either
functional management or project management.

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The Meriam-Webster dictionary defines value as the regard that something is held to deserve,
and the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. It is a person's principles or standards of
behavior, and one's judgment of what is important in life. The moral values and reasons can be
rights, duties, goods, or obligations that make the decision making complex. The difficulties in
arriving to a solution, when segregated, are divided into the following three sections:
• Vagueness – condition where the doubt lies in whether the action refers to good or bad;
sometimes includes unwritten rules like upholding respect, loyalty, confidentiality, etc.
• Conflicting Reasons – fixing the priorities depends upon the knowledge and the moral values
one has
• Disagreement – when there are two or more solutions and none among them is mandatory, the
final solution selected should be best suitable under existing and the most probable conditions.
Moral Dilemma describes the conflict of morals, where one is forced to choose between two or
more options and he/she has a moral reason to choose and not choose each option. It is an
occurring situation where one cannot make immediate decisions as the moral reasons come into
conflict. No matter what choice is made in these situations, one always end up compromising
some moral value.
Steps to Deal with Engineering Issues
1. Moral Awareness – recognize the issue
2. Cogent Moral Reasoning – assess and comprehend the issue
3. Moral Coherence – form consistent, comprehensive, and fact-based view points
4. Moral Imagination – identity alternative responses and creative solutions
5. Moral Communication – communicate with a precise and clear language
Motivation
 a force or influence that causes someone to do something
 directs activities towards the achievement of a goal
 controls and directs human behavior
 inculcates spiritual and moral values in the minds of the young

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 gives satisfaction and happiness to the individual

Maslow‘s Hierarchy of Needs

Source Theories of Motivation

1. Psychoanalytic Theory – proposed by Sigmund Freud, it claims that the libido or psychic
energy is sexual in origin and is the primary driving force of behavior
2. Cognitive Theory – states that an individual takes an action that is most favorable to his
perception and rational thinking
3. Affective Arousal Theory – an application of the Law of Effect of Thorndike claiming that
pleasant experiences tend to be repeated, unpleasant experiences tend to be avoided
4. Cue-Stimulus Theory – a non-drive theory for a stimulus to activity does not come from
within the individual but from outside
5. Need-Drive-Incentive Theory – claims that human needs are very powerful and the desire to
satisfy such is very strong; probably the greatest source of motivation
Norms are more specific than values or ideals: honesty is a general value, but the rules defining
what honesty is in a particular situation are norms. These could simply refer to something
considered usual, typical, or standard, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected of
a group. It must be understood, however, that ethics are based upon rules of what is morally good
or bad behavior while norms deal with societal standards.
Some examples of common norms in gender and identity are:
 Girls wear pink; boys wear blue.
 Men should be strong and not show emotion.
 Women should be caring and nurturing.
 Men should do repairs at the house and be the one to work and make money while
women are expected to take care of the housework and children.
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An action or behavior that violates social norms such as a formally enacted rule (e.g., crime) and
informal violations of social norms (e.g., rejecting folkways and mores) is described as a
deviance.

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Engineering Ethics is the study of decisions, policies and values that are morally desirable in
engineering practice and research. Common acceptable engineering ethics include:
 Respecting others and ourselves.
 Respecting the rights of others.
 Keeping promises.
 Avoiding unnecessary problems to others.
 Avoiding cheating and dishonesty.
 Showing gratitude towards others and encourage them to work.
Professional ethics are principles that govern the behavior of a person or group in a business
environment. These encompass the personal and corporate standards of behavior expected by
professionals. The word professionalism originally applied to vows of a religious order. One
function of professional ethics is to assure clients that professional services will be rendered in
accordance with reasonably high standards and acceptable moral conduct. This confidence
enables professionals to exercise relatively independent judgments in decisions affecting clients.

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IEEE Code of Ethics

We, the members of the IEEE, in recognition of the importance of our technologies in affecting
the quality of life throughout the world, and in accepting a personal obligation to our profession,
its members and the communities we serve, do hereby commit ourselves to the highest ethical
and professional conduct and agree:
I. To uphold the highest standards of integrity, responsible behavior, and ethical
conduct in professional activities.

1. to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public, to strive to comply with
ethical design and sustainable development practices, to protect the privacy of others, and
to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment;
2. to improve the understanding by individuals and society of the capabilities and societal
implications of conventional and emerging technologies, including intelligent systems;
3. to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to
affected parties when they do exist;
4. to avoid unlawful conduct in professional activities, and to reject bribery in all its forms;
5. to seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of technical work, to acknowledge and correct
errors, to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data,
and to credit properly the contributions of others;
6. to maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake technological tasks
for others only if qualified by training or experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent
limitations;.
II. To treat all persons fairly and with respect, to not engage in harassment or discrimination,
and to avoid injuring others.

7. to treat all persons fairly and with respect, and to not engage in discrimination based on
characteristics such as race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;
8. to not engage in harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment or bullying behavior;
9. to avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious
actions, rumors or any other verbal or physical abuses;

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III. To strive to ensure this code is upheld by colleagues and co-workers.

10. to support colleagues and co-workers in following this code of ethics, to strive to ensure the
code is upheld, and to not retaliate against individuals reporting a violation.

Computer ethics is a concept in ethics that addresses the ethical issues and constraints that arise
from the use of computers, and how they can be mitigated or prevented. Pertaining to computers,
cyberethics is the term used to refer to the ethics encompassing user behavior and what
computers are programmed to do, and how this affects individuals and society.

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PSC Code of Ethics Preamble: I will use my special knowledge and skills for the benefit of the
public. I will serve employers and clients with integrity, subject to an overriding responsibility to
the public interest, and I will strive to enhance the competence and prestige of the professional.
By these, I mean:
• I will promote public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of information technology;
• I will consider the general welfare and public good in the performance of my work;
• I will advertise goods or professional services in a clear and truthful manner;
• I will comply and strictly abide by the intellectual property laws, patent laws and other related
laws in respect of information technology;
• I will accept full responsibility for the work undertaken and will utilize my skills with
competence and professionalism;
• I will make truthful statements on my areas of competence as well as the capabilities and
qualities of my products and services;
• I will not disclose or use any confidential information obtained in the course of professional
duties without the consent of the parties concerned, except when required by law;
• I will try to attain the highest quality in both the products and services I offer;
• I will not knowingly participate in the development of Information Technology Systems that
will promote the commission of fraud and other unlawful acts;
• I will uphold and improve the IT professional standards through continuing professional
development in order to enhance the IT profession.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

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Engr. Joel D. Manacmul