Chapter 1.3 : Professional Conduct and Ethics pt.2
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What is a requirement for architects in terms of client gifts?

  • Gifts of significant monetary value are allowed
  • Gifts of nominal value are prohibited
  • Gifts of any value are acceptable as long as disclosed
  • Gifts other than of nominal value are prohibited (correct)

    • What action would reflect unfavorably on the architecture profession?

  • Participating in sustainable design initiatives
  • Participating in community development projects
  • Committing fraud or having wanton disregard for the rights of others (correct)
  • Mentoring students in architecture

    • What is required of architects in terms of distributing monies?

  • Distributing monies received for others promptly (correct)
  • Retaining monies received for others
  • Distributing monies received for others only to certain individuals
  • Distributing monies received for others after a waiting period

    • Why might an architect's reputation or business prospects be injured?

    <p>Due to a colleague's false or malicious actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for architects in terms of competition?

    <p>Complying with competition rules approved by the council of the provincial or territorial association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the declarations made by incoming members of the AIBC and NSAA?

    <p>To vow to maintain professional standards and ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the AIBC oath, what actions are incoming members obligated to take beyond upholding professional aims?

    <p>Pledge to advance the art and science of architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the admissions oath in relation to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Bylaws?

    <p>It declares adherence to industry ethics and obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason incoming members declare their commitment to furthering their education?

    <p>To enhance their architectural knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the NSAA declaration authorize the association to do in relation to the incoming member?

    <p>Make inquiries and gather relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expectation of professional conduct is common between the AIBC oath and the NSAA declaration?

    <p>Adherence to professional ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an architect do if they become aware that the employer or client is acting against professional advice and violating applicable building regulations?

    <p>Terminate services on the project and refuse to consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an architect's obligation when specifying or endorsing a building product or device in which they have a financial interest?

    <p>Disclose the financial interest to the client and obtain written approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an architect do if they know of an apparent violation of the architects act, bylaws, or council rulings?

    <p>Report the knowledge to the association.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an architect's responsibility when providing services as a project's owner or constructor?

    <p>Disclose any interest in writing to the other contracting parties and the authority having jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an architect's obligation when conducting a competition?

    <p>Not provide services to the winner or receive any commission deriving from the competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an architect do when becoming aware of a violation of professional conduct by another architect?

    <p>Report the violation to the association.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an architect's responsibility regarding laws and regulations?

    <p>Respect and comply with laws and regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an architect do when making a public statement on an architectural issue?

    <p>Disclose all related personal or business interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an architect's responsibility when providing professional services?

    <p>Render decisions impartially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an architect do when applying for or renewing registration as an architect?

    <p>Not make or assist others to make a false or misleading statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In connection with an application, what might lead to a licence being revoked?

    <p>Making a false or misleading representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for licence renewal?

    <p>Meeting Continuing Education requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a governing principle of Competence Regulations?

    <p>The end result of an architect's services should be fit for its intended purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of being found incompetent by the association?

    <p>The architect may be subject to penalties imposed by the association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can an architect receive compensation from multiple parties on a project?

    <p>With the written agreement of all interested parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an architect disclose to the client or employer in writing?

    <p>The architect's personal association or interest in a project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the test of competence for an architect?

    <p>The ability to provide reasonable care, competence, knowledge, skill and judgement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of evaluating an architect's services by their peers?

    <p>To protect the public from further incompetence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for architects in regards to Professional Liability Insurance?

    <p>It must cover all work on projects in Nova Scotia during the warranty period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the declaration in the application process?

    <p>It has the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Architects are allowed to offer gifts of any value to prospective clients.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Architects are exempt from complying with competition rules approved by the council of the provincial or territorial association.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Architects are not required to distribute monies received for others promptly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Architects can accept the same commission as another architect after the other has been dismissed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Falsely or maliciously injuring another architect's reputation or business prospects is allowed under certain circumstances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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