EI EI Engineering Ethics & Professional Conduct

Question 1

Which organization publishes the Code of Ethics most relevant to licensed engineers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NSPE

Answer

ASCE

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IEEE

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ASME

Question 2

An Engineer Intern discovers their supervisor has approved drawings that contain a known safety flaw. What is the EI's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the flaw through appropriate channels

Answer

Sign the drawings to avoid conflict

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Ignore it since they are not yet licensed

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Correct the drawings without telling anyone

Question 3

Which term describes practicing engineering in an area where an engineer lacks sufficient education or experience?

Accepted Answer

Practicing outside one's area of competence

Answer

Unlicensed engineering

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Conflict of interest

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Professional negligence

Question 4

An EI is asked by their employer to falsify test data in a report. What should the EI do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the request if necessary

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Comply since the employer has authority

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Alter only minor data points

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Submit the report anonymously

Question 5

What does 'conflict of interest' mean in a professional engineering context?

Accepted Answer

A situation where personal gain could compromise professional judgment

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Disagreement between two licensed engineers

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An error in engineering calculations

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A dispute over project specifications

Question 6

Which of the following is required when an engineer's professional opinion is presented publicly?

Accepted Answer

The opinion must be objective and technically founded

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It must be approved by a supervisor first

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It should avoid any criticism of public projects

Answer

It must only reflect the employer's position