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What type of reasoning helps determine the difference between right and wrong in ethical decision-making?
Which of the following is NOT a typical ethical issue faced by engineers?
What must moral reasoning be in order to be effective?
Which component of the Engineering Code of Ethics specifies the fundamental ethical principles?
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Which principle is emphasized regarding the safety of the public in the Engineering Code of Ethics?
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What should engineers do when issuing public statements, according to the Code of Ethics?
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Which is a key aspect of ethical reasoning in relation to evidence?
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Which of the following is a professional obligation of engineers according to the Code of Ethics?
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Which of the following actions is considered cheating in academic settings?
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What is an example of surrogate cheating?
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What constitutes the use of unauthorized sources?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of cheating?
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What is an example of altering grades?
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What is the primary focus of ethics?
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What role do engineers play in society according to the ethical considerations?
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What is a consequence of engineering mistakes mentioned in the content?
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Why is social responsibility important for engineers?
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What could happen if a bridge has inadequate support?
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What is a risk associated with inaccurate medical instruments?
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How can the process of refining gas negatively impact the community?
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What does ethics in engineering ultimately prioritize?
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What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
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How does ethical behavior differ from simply knowing the codes of ethics?
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Which example illustrates a legal but immoral action?
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What constitutes free-riding in a team project?
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What does it mean to be competent in the field of engineering?
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Which of the following statements about ethics is incorrect?
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Which of these is considered an unethical action for an engineering student?
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What is a misconception regarding engineering ethics as suggested in the content?
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Study Notes
Ethics in Engineering
- Ethics is the study of morality and the moral choices we make in our lives.
- Engineers design many products and maintain nations' infrastructure, playing a significant role in society.
- Engineers have a social responsibility to create safe and reliable goods and services.
- Mistakes made by engineers can have serious consequences, including loss of life.
- Ethical reasoning helps us differentiate between right and wrong decisions and actions.
- Ethical reasoning should be logical, using accurate and relevant evidence.
Typical Ethical Issues For Engineers
- Safety
- Acceptable risk
- Compliance
- Confidentiality
- Environmental health
- Data integrity
- Conflict of interest
- Honesty/Dishonesty
- Societal impact
- Fairness
The Code of Ethics for Engineers
- The code of ethics for engineers applies to all engineers.
- The code consists of three components:
- Fundamental Canons: basic principles of ethical engineering
- Rules of Practice: detailed explanations of the fundamental canons
- Professional Obligations: elaboration of engineers' responsibilities
- The code is not legally binding but provides guidance for ethical behavior.
Practicing Ethics as an Engineering Student
- Cheating, including plagiarism, is unethical and harmful to integrity.
- Teamwork is encouraged, but failing to contribute to your team project is considered free-riding.
- Submitting someone else's work as your own or using unauthorized sources is cheating.
- Altering grades or using a surrogate to complete tasks is a breach of academic integrity.
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Test your knowledge of ethical principles and issues in engineering. This quiz covers the responsibilities engineers have, typical ethical dilemmas they face, and the code of ethics that guides their professional conduct. Understand how ethical reasoning applies to engineering practice.
