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Which of the following risk factors is hardest to detect and correct?

Organisational factors (correct)

Equipment failures

External conditions

Human errors

Which statement about the benefits of risk management is incorrect?

Benefits are realised as increases in efficiency or mission effectiveness

Benefits are not limited to reducing mishap rates or decreasing injuries

Benefits increases reliance on intuition (correct)

Benefits are realised through prudent risk taking

Which of the following is not considered a societal risk?

Statistical risk (correct)

Public health threats

Infrastructure failures

Environmental hazards

Which of the following is likely to be a major challenge in risk management?

Identifying hidden organisational factors Signup and view all the answers

Which option reflects a core characteristic of effective risk management?

Recognizing that benefits are multifaceted Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not associated with the Renaissance period?

Focus on commercial application Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the evolution of universities in Britain during the Renaissance?

They emphasized the pursuit of scientific knowledge that was undervalued. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Roman Empire's rise on Greek philosophy and mathematics?

Rome inherited Greek knowledge and encouraged abstract science. Signup and view all the answers

What must one possess to behave in an ethical manner according to the provided concepts?

A strong strength of character Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant loss for Britain during the 19th century?

Industrial Dominance due to neglect of practical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a misleading assumption about the ethical concepts discussed?

Character strength is not essential to ethical behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of knowledge did universities in Britain favor during the Renaissance?

Knowledge focused on abstract science and philosophical ideas Signup and view all the answers

What aspect did the Renaissance contribute to the modern understanding of humanistic values?

The development of a secular view that valued human reason Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of engineering ethics?

To explore ethical concerns related to engineering practice Signup and view all the answers

In the context of engineering ethics, what does 'applied' signify?

Emphasizing practical interventions over theoretical discussions Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial task of engineering ethics?

To identify basic ethical concerns before practice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents a necessary requirement for thinking about questions in engineering ethics?

Technical engineering knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a misconception about the relationship between engineering ethics and engineering practice?

Engineering ethics is only relevant to theoretical discussions. Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone believe that engineering ethics emphasize theoretical over practical considerations?

Because ethical theories provide frameworks for practice. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for ethical considerations in engineering to be directed towards practice?

They focus on resolving actual ethical dilemmas encountered in engineering work. Signup and view all the answers

How can the concept of 'basic concerns' in engineering ethics be best understood?

As fundamental ethical questions that arise before application Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of team learning?

It involves collaboration to enhance collective intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of structure in achieving lasting change?

Effective actions at the structural level can drive significant change. Signup and view all the answers

What does Murphy's Law illustrate about expectations?

If something can go wrong, it is likely to do so. Signup and view all the answers

What statement can be inferred about the Roman Empire's approach to knowledge?

The Romans focused on empirical evidence and practical explanations. Signup and view all the answers

How can structures impact creativity in a team setting?

Creative actions can emerge from well-defined structures. Signup and view all the answers

What is one assumption of team learning?

Collective learning enhances group problem-solving capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the limitations of structures?

Structures may create rigidity that limits spontaneous actions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the collective nature of team learning imply?

It suggests that teams can achieve more than individuals working alone. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aim of engineering ethics?

To explore the ethical dimensions of engineering practice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options best describes the relationship of engineering ethics to various ethical theories?

It is established by the contributions of various ethical theories. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is noted as a significant source of codes for engineering ethics?

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Signup and view all the answers

How many viewpoints on engineering ethics are recognized?

Four Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not generally considered a focus of engineering ethics?

Reinforcing traditional engineering practices without change Signup and view all the answers

Which component does not fit within the four recognized viewpoints of engineering ethics?

Historical analysis of engineering decisions Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of engineering ethics is emphasized in its viewpoint as being practical?

Application in real-world scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about engineering ethics is correct?

It considers the contributions of various ethical schools. Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following risk factors is hardest to detect and correct?

Which statement about the benefits of risk management is incorrect?

Which of the following is not considered a societal risk?

Which of the following is likely to be a major challenge in risk management?

Which option reflects a core characteristic of effective risk management?

Which of the following is not associated with the Renaissance period?

Which statement correctly describes the evolution of universities in Britain during the Renaissance?

What was a consequence of the Roman Empire's rise on Greek philosophy and mathematics?

What must one possess to behave in an ethical manner according to the provided concepts?

What was a significant loss for Britain during the 19th century?

Which of the following represents a misleading assumption about the ethical concepts discussed?

What kind of knowledge did universities in Britain favor during the Renaissance?

What aspect did the Renaissance contribute to the modern understanding of humanistic values?

What is the primary aim of engineering ethics?

In the context of engineering ethics, what does 'applied' signify?

What is the initial task of engineering ethics?

Which of the following best represents a necessary requirement for thinking about questions in engineering ethics?

Which statement reflects a misconception about the relationship between engineering ethics and engineering practice?

Why might someone believe that engineering ethics emphasize theoretical over practical considerations?

What does it mean for ethical considerations in engineering to be directed towards practice?

How can the concept of 'basic concerns' in engineering ethics be best understood?

What is the essence of team learning?

Which statement best describes the role of structure in achieving lasting change?

What does Murphy's Law illustrate about expectations?

What statement can be inferred about the Roman Empire's approach to knowledge?

How can structures impact creativity in a team setting?

What is one assumption of team learning?

Which statement accurately reflects the limitations of structures?

What does the collective nature of team learning imply?

What is one key aim of engineering ethics?

Which of the following options best describes the relationship of engineering ethics to various ethical theories?

Which organization is noted as a significant source of codes for engineering ethics?

How many viewpoints on engineering ethics are recognized?

Which of the following is not generally considered a focus of engineering ethics?

Which component does not fit within the four recognized viewpoints of engineering ethics?

What aspect of engineering ethics is emphasized in its viewpoint as being practical?

Which of the following statements about engineering ethics is correct?

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