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EI Engineering Ethics & Professional Conduct Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of licensure for Professional Engineers in the U.S.?

    Answer: To protect public health, safety, and welfare

    PE licensure exists to safeguard the public by ensuring only qualified, vetted individuals can offer engineering services that affect public safety.

  2. An EI who passes the FE exam and completes the work experience requirement must apply for licensure through which entity?

    Answer: Their state's engineering licensing board

    PE licensure is administered at the state level; each state's engineering licensing board reviews qualifications and grants the PE license.

  3. If an Engineer Intern signs and seals documents without being under the responsible charge of a licensed PE, this action is best described as:

    Answer: Unlicensed practice of engineering

    Only licensed Professional Engineers may sign and seal engineering documents; an EI doing so constitutes unlicensed practice, which is illegal in all U.S. states.

  4. Which ethical principle requires engineers to act as faithful agents of their clients while also protecting the public?

    Answer: Dual obligation to client and public

    Engineers owe fidelity to clients and employers, but this duty is subordinate to the overriding obligation to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

  5. Accepting gifts or commissions from contractors in exchange for favorable project recommendations is a violation of which ethical standard?

    Answer: Prohibition against bribery and conflicts of interest

    Accepting gifts or commissions that could influence engineering recommendations constitutes bribery and a conflict of interest, both of which are violations of professional engineering ethics codes.

  6. An engineer realizes mid-project that the scope has grown beyond their area of expertise. The ethically correct action is to:

    Answer: Disclose the limitation and bring in qualified experts

    Engineers must disclose competency limitations and either bring in qualified assistance or refer the client to a more appropriate specialist.