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Contract-Based Ethics emphasizes the development of a good character.
Contract-Based Ethics emphasizes the development of a good character.
False (B)
Under a 'social contract,' morality includes rules that rational people would not accept.
Under a 'social contract,' morality includes rules that rational people would not accept.
False (B)
Breaking the rules in a 'social contract' system is generally advantageous.
Breaking the rules in a 'social contract' system is generally advantageous.
False (B)
All professions have a duty to those whom they serve according to Duty-Based Ethics.
All professions have a duty to those whom they serve according to Duty-Based Ethics.
The duty of architects extends only to the needs and wishes of clients.
The duty of architects extends only to the needs and wishes of clients.
Professional ethics in architecture do not involve recognizing the value of diversity of perspectives.
Professional ethics in architecture do not involve recognizing the value of diversity of perspectives.
Results-based ethics, also known as consequentialism, argues that we determine the goodness of an action by looking at its consequences.
Results-based ethics, also known as consequentialism, argues that we determine the goodness of an action by looking at its consequences.
In duty-based ethics, the ends justify the means.
In duty-based ethics, the ends justify the means.
Professional licensure requires using disinterested judgment to do the right thing, regardless of the biases of particular interest groups.
Professional licensure requires using disinterested judgment to do the right thing, regardless of the biases of particular interest groups.
In architecture, buildings must meet occupants’ needs, protect people from the elements, and withstand external forces to maintain their functionality.
In architecture, buildings must meet occupants’ needs, protect people from the elements, and withstand external forces to maintain their functionality.
Consequentialism argues that the means used to achieve a certain end are irrelevant as long as the end result is positive.
Consequentialism argues that the means used to achieve a certain end are irrelevant as long as the end result is positive.
Safe shelter, similar to safe food, involves multiple actors contributing to ensure ethical practices in architecture.
Safe shelter, similar to safe food, involves multiple actors contributing to ensure ethical practices in architecture.
Architecture as a practice is solely based on aesthetic considerations.
Architecture as a practice is solely based on aesthetic considerations.
NCARB Model Rules were first issued in 1967.
NCARB Model Rules were first issued in 1967.
Violating a rule in the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct may not lead to any disciplinary action.
Violating a rule in the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct may not lead to any disciplinary action.
AIA members are not obligated to comply with the standards outlined in the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
AIA members are not obligated to comply with the standards outlined in the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
One of the important rules of AIA is to provide payment or gifts to public officials.
One of the important rules of AIA is to provide payment or gifts to public officials.
AIA members can sign or seal drawings for which they do not have responsible control according to the Code of Ethics.
AIA members can sign or seal drawings for which they do not have responsible control according to the Code of Ethics.
