University of Nizwa Architecture Ethics Quiz
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What does a contractual approach to ethics focus on?

  • Developing a good character
  • Maintaining professional duty
  • Creating a good society (correct)
  • Promoting diversity of perspectives

Why do people tend to follow the rules in a social contract?

  • Because the rules are generally beneficial (correct)
  • It aligns with their personal beliefs
  • To undermine the useful system
  • Because breaking the rules is advantageous

According to duty-based ethics in architecture, who do architects have a duty to serve?

  • No duty to anyone
  • Only the clients' needs and wishes
  • Current and future building users, other species, underserved populations, and more (correct)
  • Themselves

Which aspect enables a practice, profession, and community to operate effectively?

<p>Accommodating different viewpoints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ethics related to architectural practice, what does a focus on a diversity of perspectives help achieve?

<p>Value recognition and effective functioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of duty-based ethics in architecture?

<p>Fulfilling duties to various stakeholders beyond just clients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes professions from ordinary businesses?

<p>Using disinterested judgment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical approach argues that the ends justify the means?

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

What aspect has always been at the core of architecture?

<p>Meeting occupants' needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In duty-based ethics, what must be ethical regardless of the consequences?

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

What makes the consequence of ignoring functional utility evident in architecture?

<p>Buildings fail, leak, or fall down (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who contributes to the ethical project of safe shelter according to the text?

<p>Inspectors, engineers, and more (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a core value that guides the NCARB Model Rules in relation to the public?

<p>Protection of life, safety, and welfare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct first established?

<p>1909 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a violation of a rule by an AIA member grounds for?

<p>Disciplinary action by the Institute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the AIA Code of Ethics, what are members obligated to comply with?

<p>The ethics code established by the Institute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important rule for AIA members listed in the text?

<p>'Responsible control' over signed documents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key ethical standard for architects as mentioned in the text regardless of variables?

<p>Fulfilling professional obligations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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