Question 1

The NCEES Model Rules of Conduct provides codes that engineers can use in real-world applications involving what?

Accepted Answer

The NCEES Model Rules of Conduct primarily focus on ethical guidelines for engineers to follow in their professional practice.

Question 2

Ethics are concerned with standards, rules, or guidelines for moral or socially-approved conduct, including all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Ethics are concerned with moral conduct and societal standards, but "knowing that what helps you will help society" is more self-centered and not necessarily aligned with ethical principles.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of an unethical standard?

Accepted Answer

Driving a car that doesn't get good gas mileage is a personal choice and not related to professional ethics, whereas the other options involve professional misconduct or unethical behavior in engineering practices.

Question 4

A mutual agreement between two or more parties to engage in a transaction which provides benefits to each party is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A contract is a mutual agreement between two or more parties to engage in a transaction that provides benefits to each party.

Question 5

Which of the following will involve a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A material breach of contract is a significant violation that affects the outcome of the contract and typically leads to a lawsuit for damages or specific performance.

Question 6

Ethical standards apply only to conduct which could have some significant effect on the lives of people in general

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards apply to all conduct, not just conduct that could have a significant effect on the lives of people in general.

Question 7

Ethics are different from matters of legality and legal standards

Accepted Answer

Ethics refer to moral principles that govern behavior, while legality pertains to laws and regulations established by a governing body. They can overlap but are not the same.

Question 8

It is assumed that ethical standards are always more important than other standards.

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards are generally considered to be more important than other standards because they are based on moral principles that are universally accepted. These principles include honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect for others. Ethical standards help to ensure that people behave in a way that is consistent with these principles and that they do not harm others.

Question 9

The utilitarian approach to normative ethics treats ethics in terms of whatever actions will best promote the general welfare or benefit of all people

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism is a normative ethical theory that evaluates actions based on their consequences, specifically aiming to maximize overall happiness or welfare.

Question 10

An engineer can accept compensation from more than one party provided it is not excessive.

Accepted Answer

An engineer can accept compensation from more than one party only if it is fully disclosed and agreed upon by all parties involved, not based on whether it is excessive or not.

Quiz 14: Ethics and Engineering