Ethical Reasoning and Engineering Values Quiz
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What is the focus of this book?

  • Examining the legal responsibilities of engineers
  • Discussing the role of values in engineering practice (correct)
  • Exploring the history of engineering
  • Analyzing the impact of technology on societies

Why do societies place trust in professions like engineering?

  • To promote technological development
  • To fulfill the moral responsibilities of professionals (correct)
  • To address environmental issues
  • To create job opportunities for engineers

What is necessary for engineers to be worthy of trust?

  • Innovation in engineering solutions
  • High income levels
  • Adherence to ethical values (correct)
  • Advanced technical skills

What is the experience of living by ethical values in engineering practice?

<p>Enhanced personal development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the book help readers answer?

<p>What constitutes fulfilling the trust placed in engineers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the book examine in relation to engineers and computer professionals?

<p>Morally significant problems and fulfilling professional trust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using engineering examples in this book?

<p>To introduce engineering students to the realities of the profession (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the primary readers of this book?

<p>Engineering students and professionals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims of an engineering education mentioned in the text?

<p>To help students understand ethical issues in other professions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that some engineering students and their families may have experienced medicine from the client side?

<p>To highlight the importance of trustworthiness of professionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in responding well to ethical problems according to the text?

<p>Understanding the ethical significance of problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the trustworthiness of professionals?

<p>It is important for creating a supportive work environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an engineering education provide excellent intellectual preparation for?

<p>Careers unrelated to engineering fields (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are actual engineering experiences reflected in this book?

<p>To help engineering students understand professional life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What perspective does the client experience provide for engineering students?

<p>A second perspective on trustworthiness of professionals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will Chapter 1 focus on, according to the text?

<p>Moral problems in engineering practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the second edition of Caroline Whitbeck's book?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way are the ethical problems encountered by engineers and researchers similar to design problems?

<p>They involve an iterative process of analysis and synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Caroline Whitbeck's book aim to develop skill in recognizing and addressing?

<p>Ethical issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Dr. Whitbeck currently work as the Director?

<p>The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science at the National Academy of Engineering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fields does Dr. Whitbeck's research span across?

<p>Philosophy, engineering, technology, medicine, and feminist philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department does Dr. Whitbeck teach in at Case Western Reserve University?

<p>Both the Philosophy and the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering departments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the book 'Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research'?

<p>Engineering ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between values and preferences discussed in the book?

<p>Values are universal, preferences are personal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one model of ethics discussed?

<p>Consequentialism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the book provide excellent intellectual preparation for, according to the text?

<p>Engineering practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ethical evaluation, what does the text provide examples of?

<p>Justifications and excuses for actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the book's perspective on engineering ethics?

<p>Moral and amoral agents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an engineering education provide excellent intellectual preparation for?

<p>Engineering practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in responding well to ethical problems according to the text?

<p>Identifying the problem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the book examine in relation to engineers and computer professionals?

<p>Ethical issues in their work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as one aim of an engineering education in the text?

<p>Acquiring ethical reasoning skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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