Engineering Ethics and Professional Development

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What is a critical aspect of engineering decision-making?

Client's preferences

Public opinion

Contractor's expertise

Accurate and suitable data (correct)

Who is typically responsible for guiding data gathering activities for specialized purposes?

Client

Contractor

Project Manager

Civil Engineer (correct)

What is the purpose of preparing environmental assessment and impact statements?

To evaluate project costs

To assess project feasibility

To obtain construction permits

To assist clients in public hearings (correct)

What is a common activity involved in land planning and partitioning?

Staking of lots Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of final investigations in engineering projects?

To consider operation, maintenance, and overhead expenses Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an academic service provided by Civil Engineers?

Full-time teaching Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing detailed applications and supporting documents?

To secure project funding Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of civil engineering projects?

Soundness of construction Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation from engineers regarding bribery, fraud, and corruption?

To have zero tolerance for it Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of Civil Engineers?

To study, conceive, design, and observe construction Signup and view all the answers

What should engineers do to uphold the honor and dignity of the engineering profession?

Act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption Signup and view all the answers

What should engineers do to promote effective use of resources?

Be scrupulously honest in their control and spending of monies Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation from engineers regarding their employees' professional development?

To encourage them to become registered engineers at the earliest possible date Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that engineers should uphold regarding their relationships with employers and employees?

The principle of mutually satisfying relationships Signup and view all the answers

What should engineers do to maintain their professional reputation?

Be honest in their control and spending of monies Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation from engineers regarding their professional practices?

To act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption Signup and view all the answers

How are conflicts arising from the agreement between the CE and client resolved?

Through arbitration Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum notice period for the client to suspend or terminate the agreement?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the right of the CE in case of termination or suspension of the agreement?

To suspend the performance of the whole or part of the service Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of civil engineering firms that provide comprehensive services?

They provide services to a wide range of clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of engineering services that includes tunnels?

Fixed structures for irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works Signup and view all the answers

What type of bonds may a Civil Engineer help a client to issue?

Revenue bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of appraisals, valuations, and rate studies?

To evaluate a property or recommend establishment of prospective rates Signup and view all the answers

What type of engineering planning is often required to improve or maintain existing conditions?

Civil engineering planning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of consultations, research, investigations, and reports in civil engineering services?

To identify and solve engineering problems Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the scope of services of a Civil Engineer engaged by a client?

Evaluating capabilities of existing or proposed facilities to meet present and projected future needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of civil engineering firms that specialize in areas of engineering?

They specialize in one or more areas of engineering Signup and view all the answers

What type of services can a Civil Engineer provide to a client in financial matters?

Value Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT part of the domain of civil engineering?

Hospitals and healthcare facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of civil engineering planning?

Improving or maintaining existing conditions Signup and view all the answers

What type of activities can be included in appraisals, valuations, and rate studies?

Investigations and analyses of existing conditions, capital costs, and revenues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of professionals in assisting clients?

Selecting and engaging architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of computer simulation and modeling in engineering?

To assess project capability and performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main provision of Republic Act 8981?

Licensure for engineering professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for teaching civil engineering courses?

A valid certificate of registration or professional license Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of assessing a completed project's ability to meet its design intent?

To assess project performance relative to capacity, maintainability, operability, or reliability Signup and view all the answers

What type of services may professionals provide to clients?

Both academic and engineering support services Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of professionals in project development?

To provide various professional services, including project development and academic services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining permits and documents from governmental agencies?

To ensure project compliance with regulations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Professional Responsibility

Engineers should encourage their engineering employees to register at the earliest possible date.
Engineers shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption in all engineering or construction activities.
Engineers shall uphold the principle of mutually satisfying relationships between employers and employees.

Canon 6

Engineers shall act in a manner that upholds and enhances the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession.
Engineers shall not knowingly engage in business or professional practices of a fraudulent, dishonest, or unethical nature.

Standard of Practice for Civil Engineers

Civil Engineers shall be given responsibility for studying, conceiving, designing, observing construction, and assisting in the programming for operating and maintaining engineering works.
Other services may be required of the Civil Engineer during the evolution of a project.

Classification of Engineering Services

General

Civil engineering firms provide comprehensive services to clients, while others specialize in areas of engineering.
The types of infrastructure under the domain of civil engineering include:
- Streets, bridges, highways, and railroads
- Airports and hangars
- Portworks, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses, and dry docks

Consultations, Research, Investigations, and Reports

Services include studies with subsequent engineering planning to improve or maintain existing conditions.
These services may require coordination of the work of many engineering and other disciplines.

Appraisals, Valuations, and Rate Studies

These services may include investigations and analyses of existing conditions, capital and operating costs, and revenues.
The Civil Engineer may be engaged by a client who is planning to issue bonds to finance a capital project.

Assistance in Financial Matters

The Civil Engineer may be engaged to assist in financial matters such as:
- Value Engineering
- Final investigations involving detailed consideration of operation, maintenance, and overhead expenses

Academic Services

These services involve full or part-time teaching or training of prospective professionals and upgrading of knowledge and skills of fellow professionals.
Academic services may include teaching of civil engineering courses in engineering colleges/universities.

Republic Act 8981

Also known as the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000"
The State recognizes the important role of professionals in the country.

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This quiz assesses knowledge of engineering ethics, professional development, and the role of engineers in upholding the integrity of their profession.