Question 1

The NSPE ethical code of conduct is used in making judgments about engineering-related cases brought before the board of ethics.

Accepted Answer

The NSPE ethical code of conduct provides the framework for making professional ethical judgments and decisions. It is used by the board of ethics to evaluate and address concerns related to the ethical behavior of engineers.

Question 2

Engineers shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved.

Accepted Answer

This statement is one of the fundamental principles of the engineering profession, as outlined in the NSPE Code of Ethics. It emphasizes the importance of competence in technical fields and the need to avoid taking on projects for which one does not have the necessary expertise.

Question 3

Engineers shall not affix their signatures to plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence, but may affix their signatures to plans or documents not prepared under their direction and control where the engineer has a good faith belief that such plans or documents were competently prepared by another designated party.

Accepted Answer

Engineers should only affix their signatures to plans or documents if they were prepared under their direction and control, and they have verified the competence of the work, even if prepared by another party.

Question 4

Engineers in the fulfillment of their professional duties must carefully consider the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.

Accepted Answer

As per the NSPE Code of Ethics, engineers have an obligation to act as faithful agents or trustees for each employer or client they serve.

Question 6

Engineers shall not be required to engage in truthful acts when required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Accepted Answer

Engineers are bound to uphold ethical standards and integrity, including the obligation to be truthful in professional dealings. This responsibility includes protecting public health, safety, and welfare, which can only be accomplished by providing accurate information to the public and authorities. Therefore, engineers must engage in truthful acts to honor this responsibility.

Question 7

Pretend you're an engineer in charge of managing the construction of a new highway. You decide to specify a proprietary paving material that happens to be manufactured by a company
That is owned by your brother-in-law. This situation represents a possible

Accepted Answer

The engineer in this scenario is facing a conflict of interest by specifying a paving material from a company owned by their brother-in-law. It goes against ethical principles to use personal relationships to influence engineering decisions.

Question 8

If engineers' judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or property, they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate.

Accepted Answer

This is in accordance with the Code of Ethics from the National Society of Professional Engineers.

Question 9

A conflict of interest is

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest is a situation in which an individual or organization is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt their motivation, decision-making, or actions. It is a dilemma in which an individual must decide between their personal interests and professional responsibilities.

Question 10

Most engineering professional societies have their own code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

Most engineering professional societies have their own code of ethics to guide their members in their professional conduct and uphold ethical principles.

Question 11

Engineers may not be required to follow the provisions of state or federal law when such actions could endanger or compromise their employer or their client's interests.

Accepted Answer

Engineers are required to follow all state and federal laws related to their work, regardless of their employer or client's interests. It is their ethical and professional responsibility to prioritize the public's safety and welfare over any other considerations.

Question 12

Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for coordination of an entire project and shall sign and seal the engineering documents for the entire project, including each technical segment of the plans and documents.

Accepted Answer

Engineers should only sign and seal documents for segments of a project for which they are competent and responsible, not the entire project if it includes areas outside their expertise.

Question 13

Engineers shall not reveal facts, data, or information without the prior consent of the client or employer except as authorized or required by law or this Code.

Accepted Answer

This is stated in Section II. Rule 2 of the NSPE Code of Ethics.

Question 14

Engineers may perform services outside of their areas of competence as long as they inform their employer or client of this fact.

Accepted Answer

Engineers must only perform services within their areas of competence to ensure the safety and well-being of the public. It is their ethical responsibility to decline work that falls outside their expertise or to seek additional training and education before performing such services.

Question 15

Engineers may review but shall not approve those engineering documents that are in conformity with applicable standards.

Accepted Answer

Engineers are responsible for reviewing and approving engineering documents that conform to applicable standards, ensuring they meet the required specifications and safety guidelines.

Question 16

Engineers may issue subjective and partial statements if such statements are in writing and consistent with the best interests of their employer, client, or the public.

Accepted Answer

Engineers are expected to issue objective and truthful statements and reports, ensuring their professional assessments are not compromised by bias, personal interest, or the interests of their employer or client, in order to uphold the integrity and trustworthiness of the engineering profession.

Question 17

Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code, following a period of thirty days during which the violation is not corrected, shall report thereon to appropriate professional bodies and, when relevant, also to public authorities, and cooperate with the proper authorities in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or their associate's name in business ventures with any person or firm that they believe is engaged in fraudulent or dishonest enterprise, unless such enterprise or activity is deemed consistent with applicable state or federal law.

Accepted Answer

Engineers should not associate with fraudulent or dishonest enterprises, regardless of legality, as it violates ethical standards.

Question 19

Engineers shall strive to be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or employer. The engineer's reports shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports, statements or testimony, which shall bear the date on which the engineer was retained by the client to prepare the reports.

Accepted Answer

Engineers should indeed strive to be objective and truthful in professional reports and statements, but the requirement that reports must bear the date on which the engineer was retained by the client is not a standard or universal requirement in engineering ethics guidelines.

Question 20

Ethics refers to the study of morality and the moral choices that we all have to make in our lives.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct definition of ethics.

Quiz 5: Engineering Ethics