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Comprehensive CEN 800 Ethics Study Guide
1. Omega refuses to sign the report. However, Sigma persuades another
engineer, Tetha, to sign the report. The cheaper parts are shipped to Good
Engineering Company:
a. The company ABC is committing fraud
b. Both engineers Sigma and Theta are acting unethically
c. Both engineers Sigma and Theta are breaking the law
d. By acting in the interest of increasing profit illegally, ABC company
is jeopardizing its future
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
2. In judging the above case, which of the ethics theory will justify Omega's
decision to not sign the report?
a. Duty ethics
b. Rights ethics
c. Utilitarianism ethics
d. Virtue ethics
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
3. Replacing the metal used in fabrication of the parts with a cheaper alloy,
both ABC company and its engineers:
a. May be vicariously liable
b. Are committing fraud
c. Are breaking the contract
d. Are behaving unethically
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
4. Scenario for Questions 241 - 246. Read the following scenario. Then,
answer the six questions that follow, based on the information in the
scenario. Sigma, the owner of an existing car wash in the municipality ABC,
Ontario, commissioned the preparation of design drawings for a self-storage
facility as an addition to the car wash. The drawings were prepared by
Gamma, an architect licensed in Michigan, USA. The Gamma Drawings,
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entitled "ABC Carwash and Storage" consist of foundations, elevations, roof
and electrical and plumbing plans.
Shortly after the preparation of the Gamma Drawings, Sigma submitted
them to Omicron, chief building official, at the time, for the ABC
municipality, for his consideration. Sigma and Omicron met on multiple
occasions over the next year to discuss the project, but Omicron was never
satisfied with the drawings and identified an evolving series of deficiencies.
At Sigma's request, Gamma - ANSWER Go to the next flashcard for
questions regarding this scenario
5. When engineer Kappa checked the drawings for structural loadings:
a. He was correct to stamp all drawings
b. He was supposed to check the conformity to Ontario Building Code
c. He was responsible for all the information contained in the drawings
d. Both (b) and (c) - ANSWER d. Both (b) and (c)
6. The proposed building was never built:
a. This fact has no bearing when evaluating engineer Kappa's behavior
b. If the building was not build, nobody is at fault
c. Omicron was not qualified to check the plans
d. None of the above - ANSWER a. This fact has no bearing when
evaluating engineer Kappa's behavior
7. Engineer Kappa and his company BCEC were specialized in structural
engineering and had been paid to check the integrity of the structure. The
structural drawings were correct and not in violation of the Ontario Building
Code. The problems were with the other drawings. Using the professional
engineer stamp on all drawings was in violation of the code of ethics,
specially:
a. 2.iii
b. 1.v
c. 4
d. 3
e. 7.iii - ANSWER b. 1.v
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8. What if engineer Kappa were diligent and had stamped only the structural
drawings and had made a clear statement on all other drawings, such as
plumbing and electrical, that only the structural checking was completed by
him?
a. Would not made any difference in judging the case
b. Would satisfy that he was doing his duty to the best of his knowledge
in structural engineering
c. Would be judged as ethical behavior
d. Both (b) and (c)
e. None of the above - ANSWER d. Both (b) and (c)
9. Unknowingly failing to comply with laws and regulations is an example of
unethical behavior:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
10.An engineer who considers the impact that his / her design (either products,
processes or services) has on the environment or on employees is acting
ethically:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
11.Sustainable development is about incremental change:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER b. False
12.Sustainable development is concerned with innovation and organizational
renewal:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
13.Electronic communications have dramatically decreased human
collaboration in every field and between all countries:
a. True
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b. False - ANSWER b. False
14.The following diagram accurately depicts Edwards Deming's 'Continual
Improvement Loop' (Diagram Components:- Plan -> Do -> Check -> Act):
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
15.International standards, when implemented correctly, contribute to
sustainable development and ethical globalization:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
16.A Quality Management System allows an organization to demonstrate its
ability to satisfy customers through the provision of products and services
that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while
maintaining a process for continual improvement:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
17.The rapid advancements in science and technology have enabled the
environment to absorb unprecedented growth in human activity:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER b. False
18.Communities now recognize the need for engineers to use technology to
study the impact of human activity on the environment in order to ensure
that all development is sustainable:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
19.Ontario is one of the top ten polluters in North America:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
Comprehensive CEN 800 Ethics Study Guide
1. Omega refuses to sign the report. However, Sigma persuades another
engineer, Tetha, to sign the report. The cheaper parts are shipped to Good
Engineering Company:
a. The company ABC is committing fraud
b. Both engineers Sigma and Theta are acting unethically
c. Both engineers Sigma and Theta are breaking the law
d. By acting in the interest of increasing profit illegally, ABC company
is jeopardizing its future
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
2. In judging the above case, which of the ethics theory will justify Omega's
decision to not sign the report?
a. Duty ethics
b. Rights ethics
c. Utilitarianism ethics
d. Virtue ethics
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
3. Replacing the metal used in fabrication of the parts with a cheaper alloy,
both ABC company and its engineers:
a. May be vicariously liable
b. Are committing fraud
c. Are breaking the contract
d. Are behaving unethically
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
4. Scenario for Questions 241 - 246. Read the following scenario. Then,
answer the six questions that follow, based on the information in the
scenario. Sigma, the owner of an existing car wash in the municipality ABC,
Ontario, commissioned the preparation of design drawings for a self-storage
facility as an addition to the car wash. The drawings were prepared by
Gamma, an architect licensed in Michigan, USA. The Gamma Drawings,
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entitled "ABC Carwash and Storage" consist of foundations, elevations, roof
and electrical and plumbing plans.
Shortly after the preparation of the Gamma Drawings, Sigma submitted
them to Omicron, chief building official, at the time, for the ABC
municipality, for his consideration. Sigma and Omicron met on multiple
occasions over the next year to discuss the project, but Omicron was never
satisfied with the drawings and identified an evolving series of deficiencies.
At Sigma's request, Gamma - ANSWER Go to the next flashcard for
questions regarding this scenario
5. When engineer Kappa checked the drawings for structural loadings:
a. He was correct to stamp all drawings
b. He was supposed to check the conformity to Ontario Building Code
c. He was responsible for all the information contained in the drawings
d. Both (b) and (c) - ANSWER d. Both (b) and (c)
6. The proposed building was never built:
a. This fact has no bearing when evaluating engineer Kappa's behavior
b. If the building was not build, nobody is at fault
c. Omicron was not qualified to check the plans
d. None of the above - ANSWER a. This fact has no bearing when
evaluating engineer Kappa's behavior
7. Engineer Kappa and his company BCEC were specialized in structural
engineering and had been paid to check the integrity of the structure. The
structural drawings were correct and not in violation of the Ontario Building
Code. The problems were with the other drawings. Using the professional
engineer stamp on all drawings was in violation of the code of ethics,
specially:
a. 2.iii
b. 1.v
c. 4
d. 3
e. 7.iii - ANSWER b. 1.v
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8. What if engineer Kappa were diligent and had stamped only the structural
drawings and had made a clear statement on all other drawings, such as
plumbing and electrical, that only the structural checking was completed by
him?
a. Would not made any difference in judging the case
b. Would satisfy that he was doing his duty to the best of his knowledge
in structural engineering
c. Would be judged as ethical behavior
d. Both (b) and (c)
e. None of the above - ANSWER d. Both (b) and (c)
9. Unknowingly failing to comply with laws and regulations is an example of
unethical behavior:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
10.An engineer who considers the impact that his / her design (either products,
processes or services) has on the environment or on employees is acting
ethically:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
11.Sustainable development is about incremental change:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER b. False
12.Sustainable development is concerned with innovation and organizational
renewal:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
13.Electronic communications have dramatically decreased human
collaboration in every field and between all countries:
a. True
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b. False - ANSWER b. False
14.The following diagram accurately depicts Edwards Deming's 'Continual
Improvement Loop' (Diagram Components:- Plan -> Do -> Check -> Act):
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
15.International standards, when implemented correctly, contribute to
sustainable development and ethical globalization:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
16.A Quality Management System allows an organization to demonstrate its
ability to satisfy customers through the provision of products and services
that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while
maintaining a process for continual improvement:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
17.The rapid advancements in science and technology have enabled the
environment to absorb unprecedented growth in human activity:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER b. False
18.Communities now recognize the need for engineers to use technology to
study the impact of human activity on the environment in order to ensure
that all development is sustainable:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
19.Ontario is one of the top ten polluters in North America:
a. True
b. False - ANSWER a. True
