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According to the text, what should registered professional engineers hold paramount in the performance of their professional duties?

A The safety, health, and welfare of the public (correct)

D The financial success of their company

C The satisfaction of their own personal goals

B The interests of their clients

According to the text, what is the first and foremost obligation of registered professional engineers?

A The public welfare (correct)

C The engineering profession

D The government

B Their employer

According to the text, what is a conflict of interest?

C a conflict between an employee and his/her manager

D a general disagreement between two or more individuals

B a conflict between an individual’s personal interests and his/her professional obligations (correct)

A when an employee spends company time working on a personal project

According to the text, what should registered professional engineers consider when undertaking services for clients?

<p>B Carrying out the services wouldn’t involve excessive time or effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should registered professional engineers not prioritize in the fulfillment of their professional duties?

<p>B Their employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Professional Duties of Registered Engineers

Registered professional engineers should hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
The first and foremost obligation of registered professional engineers is to the public, and not to their clients or employers.
A conflict of interest occurs when a registered professional engineer's personal or financial interests influence their professional judgment, thereby compromising the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
When undertaking services for clients, registered professional engineers should consider the potential consequences of their work on the public and the environment.
Registered professional engineers should not prioritize their own interests, or those of their clients or employers, over the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the fulfillment of their professional duties.

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Test your knowledge of engineering ethics with this quiz! Answer questions about conflicts of interest, professional obligations, and more. Find out if you're up to date on ethical practices in the engineering field.