EI Engineering Ethics & Professional Conduct Flashcards
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Which of the following best defines 'responsible charge' as it applies to engineering practice?
Answer: Direct control and supervision of engineering work by a licensed PE
'Responsible charge' means a licensed PE exercises direct control and personal supervision over engineering work and is accountable for its correctness.
What should an EI do if a client requests work that the EI believes is technically unsound?
Answer: Inform the client of the technical concerns before proceeding
Engineers are ethically obligated to inform clients of concerns with technically unsound requests and advise on proper engineering practices.
The principle of 'sustainable development' in engineering ethics primarily requires engineers to:
Answer: Consider long-term environmental and societal impacts of their work
Sustainable development in engineering ethics means balancing present project needs with long-term environmental, social, and economic consequences for future generations.
An EI overhears a colleague taking credit for another engineer's design in a client meeting. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Privately address the misrepresentation with the colleague or supervisor
Engineers must not allow misrepresentation of professional work; addressing the issue privately first is the ethical and professional course of action.
Which document do most U.S. state engineering boards use as the basis for their own codes of ethics?
Answer: NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers
The NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers is the foundational document that most state licensing boards reference or adopt when establishing their own ethics requirements.
When an Engineer Intern is uncertain whether a specific action violates professional ethics, the best first step is to:
Answer: Consult the applicable engineering ethics code or a licensed mentor
Consulting the relevant ethics code and seeking guidance from a licensed mentor is the appropriate first step when facing an ethical dilemma.