EIT Ethics and Professional Practice

Question 1

According to the NSPE Code of Ethics, an engineer's foremost professional obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Hold public safety, health, and welfare paramount

Answer

The fundamental canon of the NSPE Code of Ethics requires engineers to hold public safety, health, and welfare above all other obligations.

Question 2

An engineer discovers a safety defect in a product after it is released. What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose it to the employer and, if necessary, to the public or authorities

Answer

Engineers must report safety hazards to their employer; if the employer fails to act, the engineer has an obligation to report to the public or appropriate authorities.

Question 3

The FE exam is required for which professional milestone?

Accepted Answer

As the first step toward becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Answer

The FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam is the first of two exams (followed by the PE exam) required to become a licensed Professional Engineer.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

An engineer approving a contractor's bid when the contractor is a family member

Answer

A conflict of interest arises when personal relationships or financial interests could improperly influence professional judgment, such as approving a relative's bid.

Question 5

ABET accreditation for engineering programs ensures:

Accepted Answer

Programs meet quality standards for technical content, professional skills, and outcomes

Answer

ABET accreditation certifies that an engineering program meets established criteria for curriculum quality, faculty, facilities, and graduate outcomes.

EIT - Engineering in Training Practice Test

EIT - Engineering in Training Practice Test

EIT Ethics and Professional Practice