Engineering Ethics and Professional Conduct
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What is one of the key aspects of an engineer's relationship with the general public?

  • Ignoring public health and safety concerns
  • Providing misinformation to the public
  • Assisting the public to arrive at a fair and correct understanding of technical engineering matters (correct)
  • Rendering opinions in public on unverified engineering matters

    • What is the primary focus of ethics in a professional context?

  • Avoiding public health and safety concerns
  • Rendering opinions in public on technical engineering matters
  • A group of moral principles or a set of values relating to the conduct of an individual and their profession (correct)
  • Moral principles and values in personal life

    • What is a key aspect of an engineer's loyalty to their profession and engineering society?

  • Rendering opinions in public on unverified engineering matters
  • Continuous awareness of engineering laws and attending unnecessary meetings
  • Continuous awareness of engineering laws and attending relevant conventions and forums (correct)
  • Ignoring public health and safety concerns

    • What is one of the guiding principles of ethics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Honor, Justice, Courtesy, and Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'Six Ethics of Life' mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are moral principles for personal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of an engineer's responsibility when signing plans and specifications?

    <p>Verifying the accuracy of the plans and specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to sign engineering documents?

    <p>A registered engineer or one authorized by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered as undesirable practice in soliciting undertakings or clients?

    <p>Reducing normal charges or fees to capture a client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should an engineer avoid controversies with colleagues?

    <p>To avoid running conflicts with another engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reviewing a colleague's work?

    <p>To save the public and profession from harm and injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unethical for an engineer to claim credit not due?

    <p>Because it is unfair to others who have contributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a professional brotherhood to be desirable and lasting?

    <p>A solid foundation of equality in privileges and opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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