Top 20 Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
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What is one of the top 20 engineering achievements of the 20th century according to the National Academy of Engineering?

  • Social Media
  • Space Travel
  • Virtual Reality
  • Internet (correct)

    • How does the text describe the role of engineers in society?

  • Focusing only on personal gain
  • Promoting responsible conduct and preventing wrongdoing (correct)
  • Creating chaos and destruction
  • Ignoring the impact of their work

    • What is highlighted as a main theme in engineering ethics in the provided text?

  • Prioritizing speed over safety
  • Encouraging reckless experimentation
  • Promoting responsible conduct and preventing wrongdoing (correct)
  • Avoiding ethical dilemmas at all costs

    • What motivates individuals to excel?

    <p>Achievement and success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the list of top 20 engineering achievements of the 20th century?

    <p>Agricultural mechanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe engineering projects?

    <p>They are social experiments with new possibilities and risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of codes of ethics for engineers?

    <p>Expressing the profession's commitment to ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are codes of ethics considered important for engineers?

    <p>To stress engineers' responsibilities and freedom to exercise them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do codes of ethics play in education?

    <p>They encourage shared understanding about moral responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do codes of ethics offer inspiration to engineers?

    <p>By voicing a collective commitment to ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of codes of ethics in establishing shared standards among engineers?

    <p>Providing explicit standards for professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can codes of ethics deter wrongdoing among engineers?

    <p>By serving as a formal basis for investigating unethical conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of professions as described in the text?

    <p>Advanced expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the role of professional societies mentioned in the text?

    <p>Advocating for increased salaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of professions' contribution to the public good?

    <p>Ensuring high ethical standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes professions from occupations based on the text?

    <p>Involvement of advanced expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes professions' responsibility according to the text?

    <p>Responsibilities to all groups with a stake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of professional societies as highlighted in the text?

    <p>Representing the profession before the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered unacceptable within the work environment?

    <p>Discrimination based on sex, race, skin color, age, or political/religious outlook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is sexual harassment defined in the workplace?

    <p>Unwanted imposition of sexual requirements in a relationship of equal power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a Hostile work environment in terms of sexual harassment?

    <p>Unwanted sexual proposals, lewd remarks, and inappropriate physical contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is an example of Quid pro quo sexual harassment?

    <p>Supervisors requiring sexual favors in exchange for job benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to restrict access to employee medical information within an organization?

    <p>To uphold employee privacy and dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Equal Opportunity aim to ensure in the workplace?

    <p>Fair and decent treatment for all individuals regardless of personal characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rule of thumb for accepting gifts in a business setting?

    <p>Only accept gifts that are openly accepted as normal in business practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a bribe based on the provided text?

    <p>A substantial amount of money or goods offered beyond a stated business contract to gain an unfair advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinguishing factor between gratuities and bribes?

    <p>Gratuities have nominal value, while bribes involve substantial amounts to gain unfair advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a conflict of interest in a business context?

    <p>Having ownership in a competitor's business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a kickback from a bribe?

    <p>Kickbacks involve pre-arranged payments for granted contracts, while bribes aim to distort judgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are conflicts of interest considered unethical?

    <p>They threaten fairness in competitive situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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