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Which of the following best describes the focus of this module?
Which of the following best describes the focus of this module?
- The distinction between ethics, morals, and laws
- The Aberdeen Three case on engineering ethics
- The importance of ethics in engineering (correct)
- Different ethical theories
What is the difference between professional ethics and personal ethics?
What is the difference between professional ethics and personal ethics?
- Professional ethics are objective, while personal ethics are subjective.
- Professional ethics are based on laws, while personal ethics are based on opinions.
- There is no difference between professional ethics and personal ethics.
- Professional ethics are specific to the engineering profession, while personal ethics are individual beliefs and values. (correct)
What does the term 'opinions vs. judgments' refer to in the context of ethics?
What does the term 'opinions vs. judgments' refer to in the context of ethics?
- The importance of basing ethics on objective judgments
- The impact of opinions and judgments on engineering decisions
- The difference between subjective opinions and objective judgments
- The role of opinions and judgments in forming ethical theories (correct)
Which book is NOT mentioned as a source for this module?
Which book is NOT mentioned as a source for this module?
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According to Herbert Hoover, what is the greatest liability of an engineer?
According to Herbert Hoover, what is the greatest liability of an engineer?
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