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Engineering Ethics Quiz

Total questions: 134

Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Engineering ethics are moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Engineering ethics are a body of philosophy indicating the ways that engineers should conduct themselves in their professional capacity.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Engineering ethics aims to learn how to solve complex problems in the most non ethical way appropriate to the situation.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Ethics are the rules and standards governing the conduct of engineers in their role as professionals.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Ethical issues can extend beyond public safety issues involving bribery, forgery, environmental protection and justice.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Personal ethics deals with how we treat others in our daily lives.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Personal ethics refers to ethics a person must adhere to it regarding his interactions and business transactions in his professional life.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Personal and professional ethics are always in perfect harmony.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The fact that something is legal makes it ethical.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The practice of engineering is subject to many laws at the international and local levels.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Most types of lying are perfectly legal, but lying is generally recognized as unethical.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Any paid work can be considered a profession (regardless of...Level of skill and responsibility)

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Profession is the employment through which someone earns a living.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Profession is work that requires: sophisticated skills, judgment, and the ability to evaluate things, and is not routine and cannot be automated.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Job requires extensive formal education.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

For a job the professional knowledge level is low.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

For occupation the professional knowledge level is high.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

For profession the professional knowledge level is high.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The occupation scope of profession was generalized.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The profession scope of profession was highly specialized.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

There was a huge variation in the entry routes into the profession in case of profession.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Continuing profession development in the job have high obligation.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Code of ethics is an important aspect of the rules of professional associations.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Codes of ethics are a prescription for ethical behavior or a legal document.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

No one may be arrested for violating the provisions of codes of ethics, although expulsion from the professional community may result from violations of the law.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A code of ethics helps the engineer apply unethical principles to the unique situations encountered in professional practice.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The Milgram experiment sought to find out how easily the average person could be induced to commit heinous crimes under orders.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The Milgram experiment is an experience that focuses on the conflict between obedience to authority and personal conscience.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Fuel tank design of the ford car was in accordance with accepted engineering standards, although it meets federal safety standards.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Ford engineers were not aware of the design risks.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

The Milgram experiment showed that people can commit charitable (خيرية) daily.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

In intel Pentium chips case study, computers were able to perform some simple calculations correctly.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Many people requested to change this defective intel pentium chip and the company accepted.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Apple has admitted that it is slowly working on older iPhones to encourage consumers to buy iPhone in a simple way.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Moral and ethics are interchangeable terms that signify the same concept.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The codes of ethics are legal documents.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Ethical theories provide individuals with universally applicable moral guidelines.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

In the Paradyne Case, Trucking CSI (a subcontractor) filed a lawsuit against the runway paving contractor.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The Paradyne system included new and development technology.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Ethics refers to individual principles regarding right and wrong.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

If a lawyer defends a murderer, this act is unethical.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Selling counterfeit products to customers to make more profit is unethical.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Utilitarianism is mean 'Individual welfare before societal welfare.'

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Duty ethics mean 'People have rights that you must respect.'

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Duty is mean that one of your duties is to recognize others' rights.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

From Western ethical thinking: Indian ethics and Buddhist ethics.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The difference between moral and ethics is that moral refers to personal beliefs, while ethics refers to societal norms.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Utilitarianism is the ethical theory that believes actions should be judged based on their consequences.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Duty ethics is the ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of following moral duties and obligations.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Rights ethics focuses on the rights and freedoms of individuals.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Virtue ethics emphasizes the development of virtuous characteristics in individuals.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Virtue ethics suggests that actions should be based on moral virtues and character traits.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Utilitarianism emphasizes the pursuit of overall happiness and the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Rights ethics believes that ethical actions should be based on the principles of justice and fairness.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Duty ethics emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and moral obligations.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

The first step in solving any ethical problem is a full understanding of all the issues involved.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Factual issues (what is known about the reality of the situation).

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Conceptual issues (what is known about the reality of the situation).

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Moral issues (what is known about the reality of the situation).

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Conceptual issues (related to the meaning or applicability of an idea, e.g., distinguishing bribery from an acceptable gift).

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Moral issues (related to the meaning or applicability of an idea, e.g., distinguishing bribery from an acceptable gift).

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Moral issues (related to the meaning or applicability of an idea, e.g., distinguishing bribery from an acceptable gift)

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63.

Sometimes, the issues (Factual, Conceptual & Moral) can be controversial and not 100% clear.

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64.

Often, all that is required to solve a particular ethical problem is a deeper analysis of the issues involved according to the appropriate principles.

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65.

The Paradyne issue as hiring a former SSA employee to influence the contract decision is a FACTUAL issue that doesn’t seem particularly controversial.

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66.

In Paradyne issue lying in practicing to get bid for providing a ready product when the actual product is still in the planning stages? Considered as the Conceptual issues.

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67.

In Paradyne issue Is it deceptive to place a Paradyne label over the real manufacturer's label? Considered as Conceptual issues.

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68.

In Paradyne issue the lying in business practice considered as The Moral issues

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69.

In Paradyne issues Is it okay to be deceptive if it allows your company to secure a contract? Considered as Moral Issues.

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70.

In Paradyne issue if we theoretically determine that Paradyne's practices were deceptive, then their actions were unethical.

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71.

Methods for solving ethical issues are two Methods: 1. Line Drawing method 2. Flow-chart method

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72.

The Flow Chart method involves locating ethical issues on a line between a positive model and a negative model, to assess whether the issue is ethically acceptable or unacceptable.

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73.

The Line Drawing Method is Applying a simple diagram chart to an issue involves emphasizing the potential decisions made while considering the issue's identification.

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74.

In Bhobal Disaster The main factor that contributed to this incident was the reduction in plant maintenance as part of a cost-cutting effort.

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75.

In Bhobal Disaster The cooling unit had stopped working five months before the incident and was repaired.

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76.

In Bhobal Disaster The alarm was set correctly and the flare tower was not functioning.

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77.

In Bhobal Disaster Very few safety standards that should be adhered to by American companies are applied in India.

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78.

In Bhobal Disaster The blame falls on the plant designer ONLY.

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79.

In Bhobal Disaster The plant designers did their job by anticipating potential problems and installing safety systems to prevent or mitigate possible accidents.

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80.

In Bhobal Disaster The failure to operate all safety systems simultaneously is inexcusable.

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81.

In Bhobal Disaster Union Carbide had a plan for notifying and evacuating the surrounding population in the event of an incident.

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82.

In Bhobal Disaster Union Carbide cannot claim that such an incident was unexpected.

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83.

In Bhobal Disaster The local government have a policy that prevented people from living close to such factories.

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84.

In Bhobal Disaster the Third World countries often see pollution control and safety regulation as prohibitively expensive.

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85.

In Bhobal Disaster the Union Carbide helped in setting up training programs and resettlement programs for the victims.

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86.

The Aberdeen Proving Ground, a United States Army development and testing center, was used for the development, testing, storage, and disposal of chemical weapons.

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87.

In The Aberdeen three This is one of the classic cases often used to illustrate the importance of: Environmental protection & Safety of workers exposed to hazardous and toxic chemicals.

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88.

In The Aberdeen three Federal safety investigations revealed: - Inadequate fencing for containing chemicals - The system for containing and treating hazardous chemicals had corroded and caused chemical leaks.

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89.

In The Aberdeen three the three engineers were charged with violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

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90.

In The Aberdeen three the three engineers claimed that they were aware that the factory's storage practices were illegal.

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91.

In The Aberdeen three the three engineers claimed that they acted according to the practices accepted in the factory.

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92.

In The Aberdeen three as managers of the plant, the three were not responsible for how chemicals were stored and how safety equipment was maintained.

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93.

Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it & Right is right even if no one is doing it.

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94.

Almost everything that is engineered carries some health or safety risks associated with it.

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95.

bribery and gift are considered as two sides for the same coin

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96.

Is any offer of money or services, made to someone in a position of trust or confidence to induce dishonest behavior considered a bribe?

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Does bribery corrupt a competitive free market economic system?

a)

True

b)

False

98.

Does bribery let the rich make all the rules?

a)

True

b)

False

99.

Is bribery considered as an insult to us as people and corrupting buyer and seller?

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Are coffee mugs or calendars bearing the seller's logo and phone number considered as an acceptable advertising tool without ethical concerns?

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Is eating with a customer or supplier considered as an acceptable practice especially if everyone is paying in their own way?

a)

True

b)

False

102.

When meals or gifts are not low cost and not made sharing the costs of these items equally, do they become a possibility of abuse?

a)

True

b)

False

103.

In the absence of policies, is prior approval from the person's management the best guidance on what is acceptable regarding gifts from their clients?

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Due to absence of company’s policies regarding bribe & gift, is the newspaper test based on your ability to defend yourself in case you were accused in the newspaper to accept a gift from your client?

a)

True

b)

False

105.

Must members of the profession keep information about test results and products that have not yet been released to the market?

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Is the number of employees working on the project and the identity of suppliers freely owned and can be disclosed by members of the profession?

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Does the cost of production fall under the heading of ownership of information?

a)

True

b)

False

108.

Does a conflict of interest arise when an interest, if pursued, would prevent an employee from fulfilling one of his obligations?

a)

True

b)

False

109.

Are there two types of conflicts of interest: actual conflicts of interest and potential conflicts of interest?

a)

True

b)

False

110.

In order to avoid conflicts of interest, must you follow company policy?

a)

True

b)

False

111.

Does asking your coworker or manager increase the chance of a conflict of interest?

a)

True

b)

False

112.

Can people reasonably object to company policy?

a)

True

b)

False

113.

Is the right of professional conscience the right to refuse to engage in unethical behavior?

a)

True

b)

False

114.

Is a whistleblower the employee's action by informing senior management of unethical or illegal behavior by the employer or supervisor?

a)

True

b)

False

115.

Are there two types of whistleblowers (internal and external)?

a)

True

b)

False

116.

Must the whistleblower be in a clear position to report the problem?

a)

True

b)

False

117.

Must a whistleblower report if there is clear and significant harm that could be avoided if he reported?

a)

True

b)

False

118.

Does commitment to ethical behavior and mandatory ethical training for all employees contribute to eradicating corruption?

a)

True

b)

False

119.

Should all employees have genuine access to high-level managers in order to raise their concerns?

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Is having clear lines of communication within the company one of the steps to reduce the whistleblowing risks?

a)

True

b)

False

121.

Is whistleblowing the action taken by an employee to inform the public or senior management about inappropriate behavior by the employer or administration?

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Is reporting a problem to higher management within the company an example of external whistleblowing?

a)

True

b)

False

123.

Is an acknowledged whistleblower an employee who puts his name behind the accusations and is willing to resist the scrutiny his accusations provoke?

a)

True

b)

False

124.

Does external whistleblowing occur when an employee goes outside the company and reports irregularities to newspapers or law enforcement authorities?

a)

True

b)

False

125.

Whistleblowing to the public should be a first resort rather than a last resort.

a)

True

b)

False

126.

The proximity principle in whistleblowing states that the whistleblower must be in a clear position to report the problem.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

Clear lines of communication within the company are not important for effective whistleblowing.

a)

True

b)

False

128.

Enhancing the scientific and professional level of engineers is not one of the main objectives of the Engineers Syndicate.

a)

True

b)

False

129.

The Engineers Syndicate works to contribute to the study of economic development plans and industrial and engineering projects.

a)

True

b)

False

130.

One condition for membership in the Engineers Syndicate is to possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an Egyptian university or an equivalent degree recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

The engineer must engage in fair competition with colleagues, showing appreciation and respect for differing opinions, avoiding fanaticism or belittling others' viewpoints.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

The engineer must respect the employment contract and the policies and instructions of the organization and the directives of his superiors.

a)

True

b)

False

133.

Providing work sincerely and honestly and not exploiting the institution for special benefit is one of the duties of the engineer with the organization in which he works.

a)

True

b)

False

134.

The engineer must keep the information and data related to the engineering service applicant confidential and not disclose it.

a)

True

b)

False

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