ECCouncil 712-50 Question Answer
An example of professional unethical behavior is:
Gaining access to an affiliated employee’s work email account as part of an officially sanctioned internal investigation
Sharing copyrighted material with other members of a professional organization where all members have legitimate access to the material
Copying documents from an employer’s server which you assert that you have an intellectual property claim to possess, but the company disputes
Storing client lists and other sensitive corporate internal documents on a removable thumb drive
Why This Is Unethical:
Removing company documents without authorization, even if intellectual property claims are disputed, violates professional and legal standards.
Such actions can lead to data breaches and undermine trust.
Why Not Other Options:
Option A: Gaining email access as part of an official investigation with proper authorization is ethical.
Option B: Sharing copyrighted material within a professional organization with legitimate access is not unethical.
Option D: Storing sensitive documents on a removable device can pose risks but is not inherently unethical unless it violates policies or regulations.
EC-Council Alignment:
Adhering to professional ethics, as outlined in the CISO framework, ensures actions are compliant with legal and organizational standards.
TESTED 19 Dec 2025
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