You have just started working at a large organization. You have been asked to sign a code of conduct as well as a contract. What does the organization wish to achieve with this?

Question

Options

• AA code of conduct helps to prevent the misuse of IT facilities.
• BA code of conduct is a legal obligation that organizations have to meet.
• CA code of conduct prevents a virus outbreak.
• DA code of conduct gives staff guidance on how to report suspected misuses of IT facilities.

• A
  95% (35)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

A code of conduct sets out acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for employees regarding IT systems, thereby preventing misuse of those facilities - this is its primary organizational purpose when combined with a contract at onboarding.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B is incorrect because a code of conduct is not a legal requirement; it is a voluntary internal policy that organizations choose to implement.
• C is incorrect because a code of conduct addresses human behavior and policy, not technical threats like viruses - that's the role of antivirus software and technical controls.
• D is partially plausible but too narrow; reporting mechanisms may be included in a code of conduct, but the overarching goal is prevention of misuse, not just reporting it.

Memory tip: Think of a code of conduct as a rulebook for behavior - its job is to stop problems before they happen by making expectations clear. If an answer focuses on a technical fix (viruses) or a legal mandate, it's a distractor. The word "prevent" in option A is the key signal.

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