Desirable Qualities in Engineers Quiz
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What type of liability involves causing harm without fault but still having legal responsibility?

  • Negligent liability
  • Intentional liability
  • Strict liability (correct)
  • Reckless liability
  • Which type of causing harm involves not intending or aiming at harm, but being aware of the likelihood of causing harm?

  • Strictly
  • Negligently
  • Intentionally
  • Recklessly (correct)
  • What does the text suggest is a desirable trait in an engineer?

  • Lack of enthusiasm for undertakings
  • Failure to notice exemplary work
  • Tempered enthusiasm with realism
  • Taking advantage of opportunities to go beyond standard requirements (correct)
  • What do engineers often take for granted in their daily activities?

    <p>The safety of bridges and elevators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ideal standard of care reflect, according to the text?

    <p>Concern to protect others from harm and wrongdoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of causing harm involves a failure of due care and overlooking risks?

    <p>Negligently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a necessary balance for engineers in the text?

    <p>Tempered enthusiasm with realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of professional standards for engineers?

    <p>Satisfying safety standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of local code requirements, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are limited in origin and applicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does establishing standards of practice contribute to the engineering profession, according to the text?

    <p>By enhancing professionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louis L. Bucciarelli highlight as the basis for standards of practice?

    <p>Previous experience and testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of engineering design, what does it mean for professional standards to underdetermine design?

    <p>To leave room for multiple ways to meet safety standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key expectation from engineers in designing products, based on the text?

    <p>Holding considerations of public safety paramount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do local standards of practice differ from global engineering practices?

    <p>Local standards have limited geographic applicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do regulatory standards play in engineering design, as per the text?

    <p>'Regulatory standards ensure public safety'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are some engineering codes of ethics considered demanding by requiring engineers to prioritize public safety?

    <p>To ensure public welfare over other considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do professional standards differ from personal ethics in the context of engineering design?

    <p>Professional standards uphold public welfare over personal interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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