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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 a regulated field, while a business is not.
- Professional practice focuses on meeting standards of professionalism, integrity, and competence, while a business focuses on profitability. (correct)
- Professional practice has a higher level of responsibility to the public and the environment, while a business does not.
- Professional practice is governed by codes of conduct and ethics, while a business is not.
What is the purpose of professional ethics in architecture?
What is the purpose of professional ethics in architecture?
- To guide the actions of professionals in the built environment
- To establish rules of conduct for medical practitioners
- To govern professional actions through codes of conduct and principles (correct)
- To ensure profitability in architectural businesses
What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?
What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?
- It outlines the basic principles of professional ethics in architecture.
- It established the foundations of professional ethics in architecture.
- It is a set of regulations that govern professional actions in the field.
- It influenced the development of current professional codes of ethics and conduct. (correct)
According to the text, what takes precedence over the basic requirements of building codes in Canada?
According to the text, what takes precedence over the basic requirements of building codes in Canada?
What is an example of an oath taken by incoming members of the AIBC?
What is an example of an oath taken by incoming members of the AIBC?
What is an example of a declaration signed by incoming members of the NSAA?
What is an example of a declaration signed by incoming members of the NSAA?
According to the text, what is the summary of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct based on?
According to the text, what is the summary of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct based on?
According to the text, what does the oath taken by architects imply?
According to the text, what does the oath taken by architects imply?
What are some of the responsibilities of architects outlined in the text?
What are some of the responsibilities of architects outlined in the text?
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)?
According to the text, what is the aim of competence regulations in architecture?
According to the text, what is the aim of competence regulations in architecture?
According to the text, what should architects avoid in relation to conflict of interest?
According to the text, what should architects avoid in relation to conflict of interest?
According to the text, what is the principle of full disclosure in architecture?
According to the text, what is the principle of full disclosure in architecture?
According to the text, what is the importance of professional conduct in architecture?
According to the text, what is the importance of professional conduct in architecture?
According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining the ethical standards and monitoring practising professionals for adherence to the standards?
According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining the ethical standards and monitoring practising professionals for adherence to the standards?
What are the three broad categories into which the existing bylaws or regulations in each province or territory can be sub-divided?
What are the three broad categories into which the existing bylaws or regulations in each province or territory can be sub-divided?
What happens if an architect does not comply with a conduct requirement?
What happens if an architect does not comply with a conduct requirement?
What is the purpose of publishing the findings of a disciplinary committee and subsequent disciplinary actions?
What is the purpose of publishing the findings of a disciplinary committee and subsequent disciplinary actions?
According to the text, what is one of the most common contraventions of professional conduct?
According to the text, what is one of the most common contraventions of professional conduct?
According to the text, what is the growing trend towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) largely driven by?
According to the text, what is the growing trend towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) largely driven by?
According to the text, what are the three emerging ethical issues that will have an impact on the practice of architecture?
According to the text, what are the three emerging ethical issues that will have an impact on the practice of architecture?
According to the text, what is the role of the architect in the fight against climate change?
According to the text, what is the role of the architect in the fight against climate change?
