Architectural Professional Conduct and CPD Quiz

Which entity is responsible for maintaining ethical standards and monitoring practising professionals in the field of architecture in Canada?

Architects acts
Provincial or territorial associations of architecture (correct)
Disciplinary committees
Federal government

According to the text, what is the aim of competence regulations?

To evaluate the architect's services
To impose penalties on architects
To protect the public from incompetence (correct)
To raise professional standards

What are the three broad categories into which the existing bylaws or regulations in each province or territory can be divided?

Ethical regulations, regulations regarding competency, administrative rules and regulations (correct)
Ethical regulations, administrative rules and regulations, disciplinary procedures
Ethical regulations, regulations regarding competency, disciplinary procedures
Ethical regulations, regulations regarding conduct, administrative rules and regulations

What is the test of competence according to the text?

If another architect would have provided similar services (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an architect does not comply with a conduct requirement?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Architects Act, what must incoming members of the AIBC declare?

Their understanding of the Bylaws and Code of Ethics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of full disclosure in architecture?

Accurately representing the full truth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the relationship between human rights codes and building codes in Canada?

Human rights codes prevail over building codes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of publishing the findings of a disciplinary committee and subsequent disciplinary actions?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rules about conflict of interest in architecture?

To avoid actions that conflict with professional obligations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the oath taken by incoming members of the AIBC?

To govern their professional conduct in the public interest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must incoming members of the NSAA authorize in connection with their license application?

Disclosure of information to other regulatory authorities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an emerging trend in the field of architecture?

Increased focus on corporate social responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical role of an architect in relation to climate change?

To advise clients and employers of their obligations to the environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are social clauses in procurement contracts focused on?

Labour, support for local social enterprises, and access issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of municipal regulations concerning environmental protection on architects?

They make it increasingly difficult for architects to provide services (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the oath taken by architects?

To establish a code of conduct for the appropriate use of knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of architects outlined in the text?

To the public and the environment, to clients, to fellow professionals, and to the next generation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the code of ethics and conduct for architects?

To uphold the profession's standards of conduct (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has developed recommended guidelines for international standards of professionalism in architectural practice?

International Union of Architects (UIA) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes professional practice in architecture?

A higher standard of responsibility to the public (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about professional ethics is true?

Professional ethics are based on moral principles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of codes of conduct and ethics in professional practice?

To establish standards of professionalism and integrity (D) Signup and view all the answers