10 Questions
An honest engineer is one who is committed to finding the truth, not just avoiding dishonesty, even if it means further inquiry into suspected inaccurate data.
True
Engineers have an ethical obligation to protect the health and safety of the public, even if it means disclosing information to prevent a disaster.
True
Engineers in private practice may be tempted to disclose confidential information without consent.
True
Failing to adequately promote the dissemination of information is not considered an important ethical obligation of engineers.
False
Using suspected inaccurate data without further inquiry is an example of an honest engineer's commitment to finding the truth.
False
What is the primary purpose of teaching engineering ethics?
To stimulate the ethical imagination of students
What is one of the reasons for teaching engineering ethics?
To help students deal with ethical disagreement, ambiguity, and vagueness
What is an important aspect of professional ethics for engineers?
Understanding professional codes of ethics
What does teaching engineering ethics aim to improve in students?
Student sensitivity to ethical problems
Why is it important for engineers to understand the difference between ethics and law?
To help them recognize ethical issues
Test your knowledge of unethical issues in engineering practices with this quiz based on the lecture by Associate Professor Dr. Tarek Ganat. Explore the definition of corruption and the abuse of entrusted power for personal gain in the context of engineering practices.
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