Deck 5: Engineering Ethics

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the
specific technical fields involved.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers in the fulfillment of their professional duties must carefully consider the safety,
health, and welfare of the public.

Question 5

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.

Question 6

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall not be required to engage in truthful acts when required to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare.

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

A) professional responsibility.
B) conflict of interest.
C) code of ethics.
D) all of the above.

Question 8

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 9

A conflict of interest is

A) a general disagreement between two or more individuals.
B) when an employee spends company time working on a personal project.
C) a conflict between an employee and their manager.
D) a conflict between an individual's personal interests and their professional obligations.

Question 10

Most engineering professional societies have their own code of ethics.

Question 11

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 12

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 13

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 14

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers may perform services outside of their areas of competence as long as they inform
their employer or client of this fact.

Question 15

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers may review but shall not approve those engineering documents that are in
conformity with applicable standards.

Question 16

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 17

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 18

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 19

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
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.

Question 20

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

Question 21

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers in public service as members, advisors, or employees of a governmental or quasi-
governmental body or department may participate in decisions with respect to services
solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private or public engineering practice
as long as such decisions do not involve technical engineering matters for which they do not

Question 22

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall not solicit but may accept financial or other valuable consideration, directly
or indirectly, from outside agents in connection with the work for which they are responsible,
if such compensation is fully disclosed.

Question 23

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall not offer, give, solicit, or receive, either directly or indirectly, any
contribution to influence the award of a contract by a public authority, or which may be
reasonably construed by the public as having the effect or intent of influencing the award of a
contract unless such contribution is made in accordance with applicable federal or state
election campaign finance laws and regulations.

Question 24

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers may express publicly technical opinions that are founded upon knowledge of the
facts and competence in the subject matter.

Question 25

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall not intentionally falsify their qualifications or actively permit written
misrepresentation of their or their associate's qualifications. Engineers may accept credit for
previous work performed where the work was performed during the period the engineer was
employed by the previous employer. Brochures or other presentations incident to the
solicitation of employment shall specifically indicate the work performed and the dates the

Question 26

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall not solicit or accept a contract from a governmental body on which a
principal or officer of their organization serves as a member.

Question 27

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall acknowledge their errors after consulting with their employer or client.

Question 28

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party
for services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the
circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties.

Question 29

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers may not participate in any matter involving a conflict of interest if it could
influence or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services.

Question 30

The following question pertains to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the
statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.
Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge
of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.
Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on technical matters that are
inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they have prefaced their comments by
explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf they are speaking, and by
revealing the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters.