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What is a critical aspect of engineering decision-making?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common activity involved in land planning and partitioning?
What is the purpose of final investigations in engineering projects?
What is the purpose of final investigations in engineering projects?
What is an example of an academic service provided by Civil Engineers?
What is an example of an academic service provided by Civil Engineers?
What is the purpose of preparing detailed applications and supporting documents?
What is the purpose of preparing detailed applications and supporting documents?
What is a critical aspect of civil engineering projects?
What is a critical aspect of civil engineering projects?
What is the expectation from engineers regarding bribery, fraud, and corruption?
What is the expectation from engineers regarding bribery, fraud, and corruption?
What is the primary responsibility of Civil Engineers?
What is the primary responsibility of Civil Engineers?
What should engineers do to uphold the honor and dignity of the engineering profession?
What should engineers do to uphold the honor and dignity of the engineering profession?
What should engineers do to promote effective use of resources?
What should engineers do to promote effective use of resources?
What is the expectation from engineers regarding their employees' professional development?
What is the expectation from engineers regarding their employees' professional development?
What is the principle that engineers should uphold regarding their relationships with employers and employees?
What is the principle that engineers should uphold regarding their relationships with employers and employees?
What should engineers do to maintain their professional reputation?
What should engineers do to maintain their professional reputation?
What is the expectation from engineers regarding their professional practices?
What is the expectation from engineers regarding their professional practices?
How are conflicts arising from the agreement between the CE and client resolved?
How are conflicts arising from the agreement between the CE and client resolved?
What is the minimum notice period for the client to suspend or terminate the agreement?
What is the minimum notice period for the client to suspend or terminate the agreement?
What is the right of the CE in case of termination or suspension of the agreement?
What is the right of the CE in case of termination or suspension of the agreement?
What is the main characteristic of civil engineering firms that provide comprehensive services?
What is the main characteristic of civil engineering firms that provide comprehensive services?
What is the classification of engineering services that includes tunnels?
What is the classification of engineering services that includes tunnels?
What type of bonds may a Civil Engineer help a client to issue?
What type of bonds may a Civil Engineer help a client to issue?
What is the primary purpose of appraisals, valuations, and rate studies?
What is the primary purpose of appraisals, valuations, and rate studies?
What type of engineering planning is often required to improve or maintain existing conditions?
What type of engineering planning is often required to improve or maintain existing conditions?
What is the purpose of consultations, research, investigations, and reports in civil engineering services?
What is the purpose of consultations, research, investigations, and reports in civil engineering services?
What is included in the scope of services of a Civil Engineer engaged by a client?
What is included in the scope of services of a Civil Engineer engaged by a client?
What is the characteristic of civil engineering firms that specialize in areas of engineering?
What is the characteristic of civil engineering firms that specialize in areas of engineering?
What type of services can a Civil Engineer provide to a client in financial matters?
What type of services can a Civil Engineer provide to a client in financial matters?
What is NOT part of the domain of civil engineering?
What is NOT part of the domain of civil engineering?
What is the primary focus of civil engineering planning?
What is the primary focus of civil engineering planning?
What type of activities can be included in appraisals, valuations, and rate studies?
What type of activities can be included in appraisals, valuations, and rate studies?
What is the primary role of professionals in assisting clients?
What is the primary role of professionals in assisting clients?
What is the purpose of computer simulation and modeling in engineering?
What is the purpose of computer simulation and modeling in engineering?
What is the main provision of Republic Act 8981?
What is the main provision of Republic Act 8981?
What is the primary requirement for teaching civil engineering courses?
What is the primary requirement for teaching civil engineering courses?
What is the main objective of assessing a completed project's ability to meet its design intent?
What is the main objective of assessing a completed project's ability to meet its design intent?
What type of services may professionals provide to clients?
What type of services may professionals provide to clients?
What is the role of professionals in project development?
What is the role of professionals in project development?
What is the purpose of obtaining permits and documents from governmental agencies?
What is the purpose of obtaining permits and documents from governmental agencies?
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.
