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Which of the following is NOT a step in Polya's Problem Solving Principles?

• Devise a plan.

• Compare to similar problems.

• Understand the problem.

• Looking back

An engineer is deciding between two materials for the insulation of a new plant. Both materials have the same qualities and meet the same standards; however, material A will be more expensive to use than material B because it needs to be imported. In the end, the engineer chose material A over material B because their friend has investments in the company that produces material A. This can be considered as:

• Unethical and illegal

• Ethical and legal

• Unethical and legal

• Ethical and illegal

Which of the following statements is the most correct regarding academic integrity violations?

• Academic integrity violations are treated on a case by case basis.

• Academic integrity violations always lead to failed courses.

• Academic integrity violations are something you should be afraid of doing accidentally.

• Academic integrity violations are treated the same for every student and every situation.

Which of the following is NOT a good test and exam study tip?

• One long study session is more effective than multiple short sessions

• For long-term retention, do your best to connect new knowledge to old understandings.

• Re-reading texts is usually not enough: instead, be active in your learning.

• Prioritize multiple exams not only by the day that they occur but by their difficulty. Make a study schedule that puts the most difficult aspects of each course as early as possible.

Which one of these is NOT one of the five factors in the thriving framework?

• Diverse Citizenship

• Negative Perspective

• Academic Determination

• Engaged Learning

If you do not do well on a test, it is important to remember:

• To review any feedback provided when it is marked

• One test grade does not determine the success or failure and does not correctly reflect who you are as a person

• There are resources to help you improve your test taking (Academic Success Centre, Learning Strategist)

• All of these points are important to remember

After an unusually difficult midterm, you overhear some classmates discussing how they were able to divide the test questions among themselves and share solutions to solve ensuring they received a better grade. While it is clear a serious academic offence has been committed, consider our discussion in APS100 of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) & Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Codes of Ethics. Which of the following least applies to this situation regarding the appropriate action?

• To avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist. (IEEE 2)

• A practitioner shall maintain the honour and integrity of the practitioner's profession and without fear or favour expose before the proper tribunals unprofessional, dishonest or unethical conduct by any other practitioner. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 941, s. 77; O. Reg. 48/92, s. 1. (PEO 8)

• A practitioner shall act towards other practitioners with courtesy and good faith. (PEO 2.i)

• A practitioner must disclose immediately to the practitioner's client any interest, direct or indirect, that might be construed as prejudicial in any way to the professional judgment of the practitioner in rendering service to the client. (PEO 4)

Which of these is NOT considered an academic offence?

• Plagiarism

• Group study

• Altering academic records

• Unauthorized aid possession

What counts as professional experience to go on your resume?

• Paid work

• Unpaid work

• Volunteer work

• All of the above

What does the ADR framework stand for when writing descriptions for your resume?

• Action, Description, Result

• Action, Decision, Resolution

• Assess, Develop, Reflect

• Analyze, Define, Respond