5 Questions
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
According to the text, what is the first and foremost obligation of registered professional engineers?
A The public welfare
According to the text, what is a conflict of interest?
B a conflict between an individual’s personal interests and his/her professional obligations
According to the text, what should registered professional engineers consider when undertaking services for clients?
B Carrying out the services wouldn’t involve excessive time or effort
According to the text, what should registered professional engineers not prioritize in the fulfillment of their professional duties?
B Their employer
Study Notes
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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