Civic Responsibilities of Architects

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According to Section 3.1 of the text, what civic responsibilities does the Architect have towards the public?

Respect and conserve the systems of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community
Promote the interest of his/her professional organization
Improve the environment and the life and habitat within it
All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of Section 3.2 of the text?

To enhance the objectives and services of the organization (correct)
To improve the environment and the life and habitat within it
To outline the Architect's civic responsibilities towards the public
To promote the interest of his/her professional organization

Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

The Architect's civic responsibilities are limited to promoting the interest of his/her professional organization
The Architect's civic responsibilities are limited to informative and educational matters
The Architect's civic responsibilities are broad and encompass various aspects of public welfare (correct)
The Architect's civic responsibilities are limited to his/her normal interest in public welfare

What is the Architect expected to strive for when improving the environment and the life and habitat within it?

Sustainable development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Architect's responsibility towards the wider interests of those who may use the product of his/her work?

To be fully mindful of the effect of his/her work on the widest interests of all those who may reasonably be expected to use the product of his/her work (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections of the text with their corresponding statements:

Section 3.1 = Architect's responsibility towards the community and environment Section 3.2 = Architect's duty to promote professional organization Section 3.3 = Architect's role in public welfare and education Section 3.4 = Architect's obligations as a citizen Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of the text:

Systems of values = Beliefs and principles held by the community Civic responsibilities = Duties towards the public as a citizen Professional pursuit = Architect's work and career Informative and educational matters = Knowledge sharing and public awareness initiatives Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the correct section of the text:

Architect should conserve the natural, historic, and cultural heritage = Section 3.1 Architect should strive to improve the environment in a sustainable manner = Section 3.1 Architect should promote the interest of his/her professional organization = Section 3.2 Architect should respect the systems of values of the community = Section 3.1 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following responsibilities with the correct section of the text:

Enhancing the objectives and services of the professional organization = Section 3.2 Conserving the natural, historic, and cultural heritage = Section 3.1 Improving the environment and the life and habitat within it = Section 3.1 Respecting and helping conserve the systems of values of the community = Section 3.1 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding sections of the text:

Public welfare = Section 3.1 Architect's professional pursuit = Section 3.1 Architect's work on the widest interests of all = Section 3.1 Architect's full part of the work to enhance the objectives and services = Section 3.2 Signup and view all the answers