NMJ30612 (Topic Ethics)

What is the primary responsibility of an engineer?

• To make a profit for their company

• To prioritise their personal interests

• To hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public

• To prioritise their client's interests

What is the purpose of a professional engineering code of ethics?

• To make engineering more profitable

• To ensure compliance with government regulations

• To provide guidelines for ethical behaviour

•  To increase competition among engineers

What is the first step in addressing an ethical dilemma as an engineer?

• Consult with a supervisor

• Consult with a lawyer

• Research the problem

• Consult with colleagues

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

• Accepting a gift from a client

•  Investing in a competing company

• Developing a side business

• Dating a coworker from a different department

What is the definition of plagiarism?

• Falsifying data in a research study

• Making false claims about one's qualifications or experience

• Using someone else's work without giving proper credit

• Copying a coworker's idea without permission

Which of the following is an example of a violation of confidentiality?

• Discussing a project with a colleague who is also working on the project

• Sharing details of a project with a friend who is not an engineer

• Disclosing proprietary information to a potential client

• Discussing a project with a coworker who is not authorised to work on the project

What is the primary responsibility of an engineer in regards to the environment?

• To prioritise profit over environmental concerns

• To only work on projects that have a positive impact on the environment

• To report any environmental violations to government agencies

• To minimise the impact of their work on the environment

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental canons of the BEM Code of Ethics?

• Undertake only work that is legal and ethical

• Maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information

• Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public

• Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose potential conflicts to clients or employers

What is the primary responsibility of an engineer when it comes to public safety?

• To prioritise their own safety over that of the public

• To follow government regulations regarding safety

• To hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public

• To minimise the impact of their work on the environment

What is the definition of a conflict of interest?

• A situation in which an engineer has competing interests or loyalties

• A situation in which an engineer disagrees with their client or employer

• A situation in which an engineer has a personal vendetta against a coworker

• A situation in which an engineer's work is not legally compliant