Which statement accurately describes the IT Commandments as a code of ethics?

• A. They are a set of programming principles for software development.
• B. They are a legal framework for IT governance.
• C. They are a code of ethics established in 1992 by the CEI.
• D. They are guidelines for hardware procurement.

Answer: (C)

The IT Commandments function as a moral guide for how people should behave when using technology. They were created by the Computer Ethics Institute and published in 1992 as a code of ethics to promote responsible and respectful use of computers, privacy, and data. They aren’t technical principles for how to write software, nor are they a legal framework that creates enforceable rules, nor guidelines for hardware purchasing.