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WorksheetsPersonal & Professional Ethical Perspectives for Engineers Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the primary purpose of personal moral values?
To guide financial decisions
To influence others' behaviors
To guide decision-making and determine right from wrong
To establish legal frameworks
Which of the following is NOT one of the common ethical perspectives mentioned in the text?
Justice
Economic benefit
Virtue
Care
What is integrity primarily characterized by?
Being wealthy and successful
Being truthful and reliable
Being popular among peers
Being politically correct
Which ethical perspective focuses on ensuring positive outcomes outweigh negative ones?
Care perspective
Justice perspective
Virtue perspective
Outcome perspective
What is a key norm for ethical discussions?
Winning the argument at all costs
Interrupting others to make your point
Treating it as a competition
Respecting different viewpoints
Which factor influences a person's ethical perspective?
Cultural background
Weather patterns
Physical appearance
Geographic location only
How should feedback be addressed in ethical discussions?
Focus on the person's character
Address the ideas, not the person
Avoid giving feedback altogether
Only give positive feedback
What is an example of a modern ethical dilemma mentioned in the text?
(a)
When facing an ethical dilemma, what is the first recommended step?
Make an immediate decision
Ignore the problem
View the situation objectively
Consult social media
What characterizes the "Care" ethical perspective?
Focusing solely on rules
Maximizing profit
Maintaining social status
Reducing pain and suffering
Which statement about ethical discussions is correct?
They should be competitive
One person should dominate
Everyone gets equal opportunity to speak
Conflicts should be avoided entirely
What shapes a person's internal conscience?
Only formal education
Life experience
Media influence alone
Government regulations
How should ethical decisions be approached when situations change?
Stick to the original decision
Ignore the changes
Consult authority figures only
Rethink the decision
What is a key component of personal integrity?
Financial success
Social status
Empathy
Physical strength
Which approach to ethical decision-making is most effective?
Making quick decisions
Following a structured process
Copying others' choices
Avoiding decisions entirely
What is the primary purpose of a professional code of ethics?
To provide legal protection for engineers
To guide decision-making in complex ethical situations
To increase profits for engineering firms
To standardize engineering procedures
Which fundamental canon emphasizes the engineer's primary responsibility to society?
Act as a faithful agent for employers
Avoid deceptive acts
Hold paramount the safety and welfare of the public
Continue professional development
An engineer who makes false public statements about a project violates which canon?
Treat all persons fairly
Conduct yourself honorably
Perform services in areas of competence
Issue statements in an objective and truthful manner
What can happen if a professional engineer violates the code of ethics?
Criminal charges are automatically filed
They must pay a monetary fine
Nothing, as codes are just suggestions
They can lose their professional license
When facing an ethical dilemma, engineers should:
Always choose the most profitable solution
Think critically and be conscientious
Follow only their personal moral beliefs
Defer all decisions to their supervisors
Professional codes of ethics are considered:
Legal obligations
Optional guidelines
The requirement to "perform services only in areas of competence" means:
Engineers should never learn new skills
Engineers must decline work outside their expertise
Engineers can learn on the job for any project
Engineers should only work on profitable projects
The relationship between an engineer and their client should be that of:
A faithful agent or trustee
A casual advisor
A temporary consultant
A superior authority
Professional development in engineering is:
Optional for experienced engineers
Required only for new graduates
Necessary only when changing jobs
A continuous ethical obligation
Engineering codes of ethics primarily exist to:
Increase industry profits
Protect both professionals and consumers
Create more paperwork
Limit engineering innovation
