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Which of the following best describes professional practice in architecture compared to a business?
Which of the following best describes professional practice in architecture compared to a business?
- Professional practice is less regulated than a business
- Professional practice has a higher standard of responsibility to the public (correct)
- Professional practice is more focused on making profits
- Professional practice is not required to follow any codes of conduct
What is the purpose of professional ethics in architecture?
What is the purpose of professional ethics in architecture?
- To ensure architects make profits
- To protect the environment
- To govern professional actions and guide professionals' behavior (correct)
- To promote competition among architects
What is the role of the Hippocratic oath in establishing professional ethics?
What is the role of the Hippocratic oath in establishing professional ethics?
- It only applies to medical practitioners
- It is no longer relevant in modern professional practice
- It is a mandatory requirement for all professionals
- It influenced the development of current professional codes of ethics (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of architects outlined in codes of ethics and conduct?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of architects outlined in codes of ethics and conduct?
What is the purpose of taking a public oath or declaration for architects?
What is the purpose of taking a public oath or declaration for architects?
Which organization has developed recommended guidelines for international standards of professionalism in architectural practice?
Which organization has developed recommended guidelines for international standards of professionalism in architectural practice?
What is the purpose of the Model Rules of Conduct developed by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)?
What is the purpose of the Model Rules of Conduct developed by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)?
Which of the following is true about the Canadian Human Rights Act and provincial or territorial human rights codes?
Which of the following is true about the Canadian Human Rights Act and provincial or territorial human rights codes?
What is the purpose of the oath taken by incoming members of the AIBC?
What is the purpose of the oath taken by incoming members of the AIBC?
What is the purpose of the declaration signed by incoming members of the NSAA?
What is the purpose of the declaration signed by incoming members of the NSAA?
What is the requirement for maintaining a license as an architect in Nova Scotia?
What is the requirement for maintaining a license as an architect in Nova Scotia?
According to the text, what is the aim of competence regulations governing architects?
According to the text, what is the aim of competence regulations governing architects?
What is the test of competence for architects?
What is the test of competence for architects?
What is the purpose of rules about conflict of interest for architects?
What is the purpose of rules about conflict of interest for architects?
What is the principle of full disclosure for architects?
What is the principle of full disclosure for architects?
Which of the following is an emerging trend in professional conduct for architects?
Which of the following is an emerging trend in professional conduct for architects?
What are the three emerging ethical issues that may impact the practice of architecture?
What are the three emerging ethical issues that may impact the practice of architecture?
What is the goal of including 'social clauses' in procurement contracts?
What is the goal of including 'social clauses' in procurement contracts?
What is the architect's role in the fight against climate change according to the text?
What is the architect's role in the fight against climate change according to the text?
Which of the following is true about the governance of the architectural profession in Canada?
Which of the following is true about the governance of the architectural profession in Canada?
What is the purpose of the ethical regulations or codes of ethics in the architectural profession?
What is the purpose of the ethical regulations or codes of ethics in the architectural profession?
What are some examples of competency regulations in the architectural profession?
What are some examples of competency regulations in the architectural profession?
What happens if an architect does not comply with a conduct requirement?
What happens if an architect does not comply with a conduct requirement?
