Deck 14: Ethics and Engineering

Question 1

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

A) Ethics
B) Design
C) Problem Solving
D) Buildings

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

A) Being honest
B) Knowing that what helps you will help society
C) Being trustworthy
D) Acting in the best interest of society

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

A) An engineer who uses a substandard grade of steel in a design
B) An engineer who changes a design in exchange for some privileges at the golf club
C) An engineer who drives a car that doesn't get good gas mileage
D) An engineer who stamps a drawing without reviewing the design changes

Answer 3

C

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?

A) Collusion
B) A contract
C) Arbitration
D) An egregious impropriety

Question 5

Which of the following will involve a lawsuit?

A) Material breach of contract
B) Immaterial breach of contract

Question 6

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

Question 7

Ethics are different from matters of legality and legal standards

Question 8

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

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

Question 10

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