A programmer creates a virus producing tool in order to test the performance of a new virus
detection product.

A.
This is ethical because it was created to test and enhance the performance of a virus protection
tool

B.
It’s unethical because the virus creating tool may become available to the public.

C.
All of the above

D.
None of the above

Explanation:
As a CISSP, one needs to discourage unsafe practices and/or bad practices, and preserve and
strengthen the integrity of the public infrastructures. See “All-in-One Exam Guide” Third Edition by
Shon Harris page 753 or www.isc2.org.