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WorksheetsEngineering Ethics Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which ethical theory emphasizes the consequences of actions rather than the actions themselves?
Deontological ethics
Virtue ethics
Consequentialism
Divine command theory
What is the primary purpose of engineering codes of ethics?
To increase engineers' salaries
To protect the public interest and safety
To limit competition in engineering
To reduce legal liability for companies
In engineering experimentation, informed consent means:
Getting permission from management only
Notifying participants of all potential risks and benefits
Following government regulations
Publishing results in scientific journals
Which of the following best describes whistle-blowing in engineering?
Reporting safety violations to supervisors
Informing the public about unethical practices
Filing patents for new inventions
Maintaining confidentiality agreements
What is the first canon of most engineering codes of ethics?
Maintain confidentiality
Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public
Support professional societies
Pursue continuous education
Engineers' responsibility for safety primarily includes:
Only considering direct risks
Focusing solely on cost efficiency
Comprehensive risk assessment and management
Following minimum legal requirements
Which global ethical issue particularly affects engineering practice?
Environmental sustainability
Political campaigns
Religious differences
Sports regulations
The concept of "moral autonomy" in engineering ethics refers to:
Working independently
Making ethical decisions without external influence
Following orders without question
Avoiding teamwork
When facing an ethical dilemma, engineers should first:
Ignore the problem
Resign immediately
Identify all stakeholders and potential impacts
Contact the media
Which approach to engineering ethics emphasizes character development?
Utilitarianism
Virtue ethics
Rights ethics
Care ethics
Professional responsibility in engineering includes:
Maximizing profit at all costs
Maintaining competence through continuous learning
Avoiding all risks
Working in isolation
The concept of "acceptable risk" in engineering means:
No risk at all
Balancing benefits against potential hazards
Taking unnecessary risks
Ignoring safety concerns
Global issues in engineering ethics include all EXCEPT:
Cultural differences in safety standards
Environmental impact
Local office politics
Technology transfer to developing nations
The primary stakeholders in engineering decisions are:
Shareholders only
Engineers only
The public and environment
Management only
Engineering as experimentation requires:
Complete elimination of all risks
Careful monitoring and documentation
Avoiding all innovation
Maximum profit generation
Rights of professional engineers include:
The right to ignore safety concerns
The right to professional development
The right to avoid responsibility
The right to violate codes of ethics
Regarding confidentiality, engineers must:
Never share any information
Share all information freely
Protect proprietary information while ensuring public safety
Only share information with management
The principle of sustainability in engineering ethics emphasizes:
Short-term profits
Long-term environmental and social impacts
Personal gain
Technical aspects only
In terms of global ethics, engineers should:
Only follow local standards
Ignore cultural differences
Consider universal principles while respecting local contexts
Apply Western standards everywhere
Professional integrity in engineering means:
Following orders without question
Maintaining consistent ethical standards
Avoiding all controversial decisions
Focusing only on technical aspects
