Professionalism in Engineering Worksheet

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Professionalism in engineering is best described as:

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The image you project and how you behave at work.

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Which of the following is one reason why professionalism is important in engineering?
It helps build trust with clients and team members.

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It helps build trust with clients and team members.

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An engineer presents a brilliant design to city officials, but they doubt its quality. What could cause the loss of credibility in this situation? Options: The engineer was dressed sloppy and communicated rudely during the presentation., The design had too many technical details., The presentation was very clear and professional., The meeting with the city officials was too short.

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The engineer was dressed sloppy and communicated rudely during the presentation.

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What does “PPE” stand for in a lab or construction site?

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Personal Protective Equipment

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Why is it important for engineers to wear appropriate PPE on job sites?

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It protects them from injuries and shows they take safety seriously.

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If you disagree with a teammate’s idea, what is the most professional way to respond?

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I see your point. Maybe we could try a different approach.

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When presenting an engineering project to non-engineers (like the public or city officials), a professional engineer should:

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Use clear, simple language so everyone can understand.

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Which of the following actions is an example of professional and ethical conduct for an engineer?
Admitting to a mistake and taking responsibility for it.
Hiding an error you made so no one finds out.
Taking sole credit for a project that was a team effort.
Ignoring safety guidelines to finish work faster.

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Admitting to a mistake and taking responsibility for it.

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Which behavior shows good teamwork on an engineering project? Options: Listening to teammates’ ideas and working together on solutions., Letting one person do all the work for the team., Refusing to consider anyone else’s suggestions., Blaming others when something goes wrong.

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Listening to teammates’ ideas and working together on solutions.

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Employers often value teamwork skills in engineers because:

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Engineering projects are usually done in teams, and good teamwork leads to better results.