WorksheetsTowards Becoming a Professional Engineer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Amendment 2015), which of the following activities is restricted only to Professional Engineers with Practising Certificate?
Lecturing engineering courses at universities
Endorsing and submitting engineering drawings for authority approval
Joining professional engineering institutions overseas
Supervising undergraduate engineering final year projects
The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) derives its authority from:
Ministry of Education regulations
Registration of Engineers Act (REA) 1967
Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Constitution
ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement
A Graduate Engineer fails to register with BEM but continues to work as an engineer in Malaysia. This act is considered:
Acceptable as long as under employer’s supervision
A disciplinary breach under IEM rules only
A violation of REA and subject to legal penalty
Minor misconduct with no legal consequence
Which of the following best describes the function of IEM compared to BEM?
IEM enforces disciplinary actions, while BEM organizes CPD programs
IEM provides professional networking and development, while BEM regulates licensing
IEM grants the “Ir.” title, while BEM grants membership status
IEM is a statutory authority, while BEM is a voluntary association
According to the Code of Conduct, an engineer must:
Accept only projects within their area of competence
Prioritize employer’s instructions above all else
Disclose all confidential project details when asked by public
Place personal career advancement above public safety
Which of the following Overseas Professional Engineering Institutions (PEI) is commonly linked to Malaysia through mutual recognition agreements?
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE – UK)
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb – UK)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW – UK)
The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM)
The Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) in Malaysia emphasizes assessment in:
Engineering economics and cost analysis
Project financing and contract management
Professional competence, ethics, and application of engineering knowledge
Advanced technical theories at postgraduate level
If a Professional Engineer violates the Code of Conduct, BEM may impose which of the following?
Temporary suspension or cancellation of registration
Removal from IEM membership
Demotion to Graduate Engineer status
Permanent ban from employment in private sector
Which of the following is the most accurate progression path to becoming a Professional Engineer (Ir.) in Malaysia?
Engineering degree → Register with BEM as Graduate Engineer → Minimum 3 years supervised experience → PAE → Ir.
Engineering diploma → Register with IEM → 3 years industry experience → Ir.
Engineering degree → Register with IEM → Automatic recognition as Ir.
Graduate Engineer → Overseas PEI → Automatic Ir. title in Malaysia
The title “Ir.” legally indicates:
Membership of Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
Professional Engineer registered with BEM holding a valid Practising Certificate
Any overseas Chartered Engineer with reciprocal membership
Graduate Engineer after 3 years of experience
