Question

Which trade group protects the intellectual property of member companies and advocates a legal and regulatory environment that benefits the software industry?

Group of answer choices

Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute

Answer 1

Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)

Correct Answer

Explanation:

SIIA is an industry body dedicated to business software, entertainment, and consumer industries. It was founded in 1984 as the Software Publishers Association.

Responsibilities:

• To encourage the common interests of the online content as well as the software industry and its basic parts.
• To protect the intellectual property of member companies, advocate a legal and regulatory environment that would benefit the software industry.
• To advise the industry as well as the public about trends, policies, technologies, and related issues, etc. that influence member firms as well as illustrate the contribution of the industry to the wide-ranging economy.

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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Incorrect Answer

Explanation:

ACM is an international academic association for computing. It was established in 1947 and became the world's huge educational and scientific computing society.

Responsibilities:

• To inspire and guide all computing professionals through ethical code.
• To educate society about how all people are stakeholders in computing.
• To reduce the potentiality of casually harming others.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Incorrect Answer

Explanation:

IEEE is a professional body for electronic and electrical engineering. It was founded in 1963. It is the world's greatest association with technical experts.

Responsibilities:

• It offers learning opportunities in technology, research, and overall engineering sciences.
• It offers e-Library for learners with membership.
• IEEE funds a website to help the kids and parents understand the role of engineering in the improvement of their careers.

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SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute

Incorrect Answer

Explanation:

SANS Institute is a private US company. It was established in 1989. It offers training in information security, cybersecurity, along with certification.

Responsibilities:

• It funds an internet monitoring system called Internet Storm Center, operated by security practitioners to assist the learning about malicious activities on the Internet, etc.
• It also offers a reading room and a research archive filled with research documents on information security policies etc.
• It offers analysis and news via e-mail newsletters and Twitter feeds.