Engineering Ethics Quiz

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How should engineers handle a project they believe will not succeed?

Publicly criticize the project to gain attention

Complete the project without disclosing doubts

Ignore their concerns and proceed as planned

Advise their employers or clients about the potential failure (correct)

What action is prohibited for professionals according to the ethical guidelines?

Accepting professional commissions on a contingent basis

Giving proper credit for engineering work

Soliciting gratuities from contractors or agents (correct)

Advertising professional services without misleading language

Which of the following actions demonstrates a violation of ethical principles in engineering?

Keeping current in one's specialty field

Encouraging employees to become registered engineers

Falsifying academic qualifications (correct)

Negotiating contracts fairly

What is the ethical responsibility regarding the use of confidential information?

Maintain confidentiality during and after assignments (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way must engineers approach advertising their professional services?

Ensure the language is not misleading (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is not considered proper conduct under the ethical guidelines?

Accepting gifts from clients as gratitude (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is encouraged regarding the registration of engineering employees?

To become registered at the earliest possible date (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of fairness in contract negotiations?

Duty-based ethics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What principle emphasizes the balance of good and bad consequences in decision-making processes in civil engineering?

Utilitarianism (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory is concerned with the obligations and duties of engineers rather than the outcomes of their actions?

Duty-based Ethics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action must a civil engineer take regarding potential conflicts of interest with a client?

Notify the client of conflicts (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to duty-based ethics, what aspect is primarily evaluated?

The individual's intentions and actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

When providing engineering services, what is a primary responsibility of the civil engineer?

To exercise reasonable skill and diligence (A) Signup and view all the answers

In civil engineering, what does virtue ethics primarily focus on?

The character and integrity of the engineer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What obligation does a civil engineer have if there is a change in project scope?

Inform the client in writing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle involves assessing the worth or rights of individuals affected by engineering projects?

Rights-based Ethics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do duty-based ethics primarily emphasize in professional conduct?

Obligation to respect the rights of others (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best aligns with the principles of virtue ethics?

Actions are judged by their support of good character traits (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of a Code of Ethics in engineering?

Ensuring the safety and health of the public (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to utilitarian analysis, what must be considered when evaluating the discharge of waste by a chemical plant?

The balance between economic benefits and negative effects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory asserts that individuals have fundamental rights that others must respect?

Rights-based ethics (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the chemical plant discharging waste, what conclusion does rights and duty ethics lead to?

The pollution is deemed unethical and unacceptable (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does virtue ethics evaluate the responsibility of engineers in pollution cases?

By considering whether actions demonstrate responsibility and care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental role of ethical analysis in civil engineering regarding community health?

To identify and prevent hazardous outcomes affecting the public (C) Signup and view all the answers