Professional Ethics and Security Flashcards

Backing up client work to an encrypted external drive protects primarily against:

Answer: Data loss from hardware failure or ransomware

Encrypted backups protect against data loss from hardware failure or ransomware while keeping data secure.

A client asks you to misrepresent your hours on a timesheet to bill another client. This is:

Answer: Fraud, and you should refuse

Falsifying timesheets to bill another client is fraud and must be refused.

When granting a subcontractor access to a client's tools, the ethical step is to:

Answer: Get the client's consent and limit access to what is needed

Client consent plus least-privilege access protects confidentiality when involving a subcontractor.

Which is the best way to dispose of printed documents containing client financial data?

Answer: Shred them with a cross-cut shredder

Cross-cut shredding destroys sensitive printed data so it cannot be reconstructed.

If you make an error that costs a client money, professional ethics require you to:

Answer: Disclose the mistake promptly and help correct it

Promptly disclosing and helping fix a costly error reflects honesty and accountability.

A 'least privilege' approach to account access means:

Answer: Granting only the minimum permissions needed to do the job

Least privilege grants only the minimum access required, reducing the damage from any compromise.

Which behavior best maintains professional boundaries with a client?

Answer: Keeping communication and files within agreed business channels

Keeping communication within agreed business channels protects privacy and professionalism for everyone.