23 Questions
Which of the following best describes professional practice in architecture compared to a business?
Professional practice focuses on meeting standards of professionalism, integrity, and competence, while a business focuses on profitability.
What is the purpose of professional ethics in architecture?
To govern professional actions through codes of conduct and principles
What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?
It influenced the development of current professional codes of ethics and conduct.
According to the text, what takes precedence over the basic requirements of building codes in Canada?
Human rights codes
What is an example of an oath taken by incoming members of the AIBC?
To uphold the art and science of architecture
What is an example of a declaration signed by incoming members of the NSAA?
To meet Continuing Education requirements
According to the text, what is the summary of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct based on?
NCARB
According to the text, what does the oath taken by architects imply?
A promise to uphold the profession's standards of conduct
What are some of the responsibilities of architects outlined in the text?
Responsibilities to the public, clients, fellow professionals, and the next generation
Which organization has developed recommended guidelines for international standards of professionalism in architectural practice?
International Union of Architects (UIA)
What is the purpose of the Model Rules of Conduct developed by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)?
To set standards of professional conduct for architects
According to the text, what is the aim of competence regulations in architecture?
To protect the public from incompetence
According to the text, what should architects avoid in relation to conflict of interest?
Actions and situations that benefit themselves
According to the text, what is the principle of full disclosure in architecture?
Architects must disclose the full truth
According to the text, what is the importance of professional conduct in architecture?
It promotes ethical decision-making
According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining the ethical standards and monitoring practising professionals for adherence to the standards?
The provincial or territorial associations of architects
What are the three broad categories into which the existing bylaws or regulations in each province or territory can be sub-divided?
Ethical regulations or codes of ethics, regulations regarding competency, and administrative rules and regulations
What happens if an architect does not comply with a conduct requirement?
Both of the above
What is the purpose of publishing the findings of a disciplinary committee and subsequent disciplinary actions?
All of the above
According to the text, what is one of the most common contraventions of professional conduct?
Failure to comply with annual continuing professional development requirements
According to the text, what is the growing trend towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) largely driven by?
Growing expectations on the part of citizens’ groups and consumers for corporations to act beyond the bottom line into a larger arena of ethical action
According to the text, what are the three emerging ethical issues that will have an impact on the practice of architecture?
Social clauses, environmental rights, and controversy over claims for environmental rights within the context of a building project
According to the text, what is the role of the architect in the fight against climate change?
To make reasonable efforts to advise their clients and employers of their obligations to the environment
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