Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A master electrician is the responsible licensee for a project and must leave the job site for an extended period. The MOST ethical action is to:
Answer: Designate a qualified individual and ensure adequate supervision is maintained, or halt work
The master electrician's license obligates them to ensure all work is properly supervised; leaving without arranging coverage may violate the terms of licensure.
When a client provides inaccurate load information that causes an undersized service installation, professional ethics require the master electrician to:
Answer: Verify load data independently before sizing the service and inform the client of any discrepancy
Professional due diligence requires independent verification of critical design inputs rather than relying solely on client-supplied data.
Which of the following is an example of price-fixing that would violate antitrust law and professional ethics?
Answer: Two master electricians agreeing to set a minimum bid price for bids in a specific geographic area
Agreements between competitors to set minimum prices constitute price-fixing, which violates antitrust law and professional ethical standards.
An inspector fails a rough-in inspection for a minor code deficiency. A master electrician should respond by:
Answer: Correcting the deficiency, scheduling a reinspection, and using the feedback to improve future work
Correcting deficiencies and scheduling reinspection is the appropriate professional response, and using inspection feedback improves overall quality.
A master electrician witnesses another licensed electrician deliberately falsifying an inspection test result at a job site. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Report the falsification to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the licensing board
Falsifying inspection results is fraud and endangers public safety; reporting to the AHJ and licensing board is the required professional action.
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the master electrician's obligation regarding OSHA electrical safety standards on a job site?
Answer: The master electrician must ensure that OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 electrical safety requirements are met for all workers on site
Master electricians are employers or supervisors responsible for ensuring OSHA electrical safety standards are met to protect all workers.
When advertising electrical services, a master electrician must ensure that all claims are:
Answer: Truthful, non-deceptive, and verifiable to comply with professional advertising ethics
Professional advertising ethics and FTC regulations require that all advertising claims be truthful, accurate, and substantiated.