INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY

Which of the following best describes the relationship between engineering and society?

• Engineering only benefits the engineers themselves

• Engineering exists to meet societal needs and solve problems

• Society controls all aspects of engineering without innovation

• Engineering and society have no connection

What is the primary goal of engineering in society?

• To create the most advanced technology possible

• To replace all human workers with machines

• To solve problems and improve quality of life

• To maintain traditional methods without change

Engineering ethics is important because:

• It ensures engineers work quickly

• It ensures engineers act responsibly for public safety

• It increases the price of products

• It makes engineers popular

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an engineer within an organization?

• Ignoring safety regulations to speed up work

• Focusing only on personal career growth without teamwork

• Avoiding communication with other departments

• Applying technical knowledge to solve problems and meet project goals

Which twentieth-century engineering development revolutionized personal and commercial transportation?

• Nuclear power plants

• Invention of the transistor

• Mass production of automobiles

• Development of MRI machines

What was one of the most significant achievements of aerospace engineering in the twentieth century?

• The first internet connection

• Landing humans on the Moon in 1969

• Invention of the steam engine

• Creation of the first medical X-ray

Which law in Malaysia governs corporate responsibility and requires transparency in financial reporting?

• Whistleblower Protection Act 2010

• Companies Act 2016

• MACC Act 2009

• Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance

Which of the following is an example of workplace ethics in Malaysian organizations?

• Ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions

• Giving privileges only to one department

• Avoiding employee welfare policies

• Ignoring inclusivity in hiring

What is the purpose of integrity units in Malaysian government departments?

• To promote private investment

• To increase sales revenue

• To speed up procurement

• To ensure employees follow ethical guidelines

Which is NOT an example of engineering contributing to society?

• Developing renewable energy solutions

• Increasing social media gossip

• Designing water filtration systems

• Improving transportation systems