ARE 366 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (47)
Since engineers and construction managers are 1. what is the right thing to do - based on moral upbringing
confronted with ethical situations throughout a project, 2. make sure that the definition of a conflict of interest is clear to everyone
what should they consider in making decisions? 3. health and safety concerns on construction sites and
4. considering who to hold accountable, ex: who has a contract with who, and
who is responsible for ensuring contract is upheld
ASCE Fundamental Canons 1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public and
shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the
performance of their professional duties
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as
faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services
and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor,
integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero
tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their
careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of
those engineers under their supervision.
ASCE Fundamental Principles Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the engineering
profession by:
1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the
environment
2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers
and clients
3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
, what are some possible reasons to go over your boss to 1. you are losing sleep over the issue/you are uncomfortable with what is
a higher level of authority in your company when you are happening
concerned about his or her unethical behavior? 2. your boss is involved in the issue
3. you or someone else could lose their job
4. you may be considered as an accomplice
5. your boss is involved with sexual harrassment
6. you dont care if you lose your job
what is the purpose of pleadings in a lawsuit? 1. Defines issues, disputed & undisputed facts
2. Serves as permanent record of issues
3. Satisfies due process requirement of notice to defendant
In order to form a contract, indicate what must be 1. mutual acceptance
required in a valid acceptance? 2. unequivocal communication
3. accepted in valid time frame
What are some possible reasons that a contract is not 1. fraud
enforceable by the courts? 2. no meeting of the minds
3. mistakes
4. duress
5. invalid acceptance
6. invalid offer
If there is a breach of contract, what remedies can the 1. monetary awards
courts grant? 2. specific performance
3. injunctions
4. mechanic's lien remedy
Why do corporations form joint venture partnerships with 1. to ensure adequate financial strength
one another to do construction projects? 2. to share the risk (both become accountable for each other's actions)
In a typical relationship to construct a building, label who agent - engineer
are the agent, principal, and third party? principal - owner
third party - contractor
give examples of possible tort suits that could occur on a 1. injured workman on a jobsite
construction project? 2. damage to adjacent party
3. automobile accident
owners, designers, and contractors are encouraged to 1. reduce transaction costs
utilize standard forms of contractual agreements for what 2. reduce time of negotiation
reasons? 3. reduce possible misinterpretations
engineering firms do not usually have the expertise to 1. decline to serve
manage construction prime contractors. however, the 2. undertake the project in a joint venture with a construction company
owner wants the designer to be a construction manager. 3. subcontract a construction management company
what alternative does the design firm have given the
owner's request?
government construction contracts are called contracts 1. submit the bid in a joint venture with another company
of adhesion for what reason? 2. use backing of assets
3. provide proof of financial strength in previous projects
C
Terms in this set (47)
Since engineers and construction managers are 1. what is the right thing to do - based on moral upbringing
confronted with ethical situations throughout a project, 2. make sure that the definition of a conflict of interest is clear to everyone
what should they consider in making decisions? 3. health and safety concerns on construction sites and
4. considering who to hold accountable, ex: who has a contract with who, and
who is responsible for ensuring contract is upheld
ASCE Fundamental Canons 1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public and
shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the
performance of their professional duties
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as
faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services
and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor,
integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero
tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their
careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of
those engineers under their supervision.
ASCE Fundamental Principles Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the engineering
profession by:
1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the
environment
2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers
and clients
3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
, what are some possible reasons to go over your boss to 1. you are losing sleep over the issue/you are uncomfortable with what is
a higher level of authority in your company when you are happening
concerned about his or her unethical behavior? 2. your boss is involved in the issue
3. you or someone else could lose their job
4. you may be considered as an accomplice
5. your boss is involved with sexual harrassment
6. you dont care if you lose your job
what is the purpose of pleadings in a lawsuit? 1. Defines issues, disputed & undisputed facts
2. Serves as permanent record of issues
3. Satisfies due process requirement of notice to defendant
In order to form a contract, indicate what must be 1. mutual acceptance
required in a valid acceptance? 2. unequivocal communication
3. accepted in valid time frame
What are some possible reasons that a contract is not 1. fraud
enforceable by the courts? 2. no meeting of the minds
3. mistakes
4. duress
5. invalid acceptance
6. invalid offer
If there is a breach of contract, what remedies can the 1. monetary awards
courts grant? 2. specific performance
3. injunctions
4. mechanic's lien remedy
Why do corporations form joint venture partnerships with 1. to ensure adequate financial strength
one another to do construction projects? 2. to share the risk (both become accountable for each other's actions)
In a typical relationship to construct a building, label who agent - engineer
are the agent, principal, and third party? principal - owner
third party - contractor
give examples of possible tort suits that could occur on a 1. injured workman on a jobsite
construction project? 2. damage to adjacent party
3. automobile accident
owners, designers, and contractors are encouraged to 1. reduce transaction costs
utilize standard forms of contractual agreements for what 2. reduce time of negotiation
reasons? 3. reduce possible misinterpretations
engineering firms do not usually have the expertise to 1. decline to serve
manage construction prime contractors. however, the 2. undertake the project in a joint venture with a construction company
owner wants the designer to be a construction manager. 3. subcontract a construction management company
what alternative does the design firm have given the
owner's request?
government construction contracts are called contracts 1. submit the bid in a joint venture with another company
of adhesion for what reason? 2. use backing of assets
3. provide proof of financial strength in previous projects
