FE CIVIL ETHICS UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Creed - CORRECT ANSWER - a statement or oath taken or assented to by an individual
in ceremonies
Engineer Creed - CORRECT ANSWER - advancement and betterment of human welfare
rule - CORRECT ANSWER - guide for conduct and acting in certain situation, or a
regulation governing procedure
statutory rule (statute) - CORRECT ANSWER - enforced by legislative branch and carries
the weight of the law
cannon - CORRECT ANSWER - individual principle or body of principles, rules,
standards, or norms
Code - CORRECT ANSWER - a system of principles or rules
ASCE - CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Civil Engineering
ASCE cannons - CORRECT ANSWER - -focus on safety, health, and welfare / susatinable
development
-only in area of their competence
-shall issue public statements only in a truthful manner
-act in professional matter to avoid conflicts
-no unfairly competition/ professional reputation on the merit of their service
- be honorable and have integrity, zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption
- Continue professional development throughout career
, Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER - rules of conducts
We need engineer conducts because - CORRECT ANSWER - it is easy for engineers to
take advantage of clients. Engineers must represent the interests of their employers or clients and
protect public health, safety, and welfare
Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER - Any design or development that seeks to minimize
negative impacts on the environment so that the present generation's resource needs do not
compromise the resource needs of future generations
Engineering - CORRECT ANSWER - Profession rather than an occupation because of
special privileges, special knowledge, and special responsibilities; regulated by ethical standards
Model Rule (NCEES Rule of Professional Conduct) - CORRECT ANSWER - -Licensee's
obligation to society
- licensee's obligation to employers and clients
-licensee's obligation to other licensees
Conceptual Issues - CORRECT ANSWER - Definitions of terms may be in dispute
Most responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER - -The public welfare
Licensee's Obligation to society - CORRECT ANSWER - - first and foremost
responsibility is to the public welfare
-only approve and seal designs that meet standards and safeguard public
-notify client/employer of danger
-truthful report/comprehensive report
-adequate knowledge/ a competent evaluation of subject matter when expressing opinion
publically
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Creed - CORRECT ANSWER - a statement or oath taken or assented to by an individual
in ceremonies
Engineer Creed - CORRECT ANSWER - advancement and betterment of human welfare
rule - CORRECT ANSWER - guide for conduct and acting in certain situation, or a
regulation governing procedure
statutory rule (statute) - CORRECT ANSWER - enforced by legislative branch and carries
the weight of the law
cannon - CORRECT ANSWER - individual principle or body of principles, rules,
standards, or norms
Code - CORRECT ANSWER - a system of principles or rules
ASCE - CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Civil Engineering
ASCE cannons - CORRECT ANSWER - -focus on safety, health, and welfare / susatinable
development
-only in area of their competence
-shall issue public statements only in a truthful manner
-act in professional matter to avoid conflicts
-no unfairly competition/ professional reputation on the merit of their service
- be honorable and have integrity, zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption
- Continue professional development throughout career
, Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER - rules of conducts
We need engineer conducts because - CORRECT ANSWER - it is easy for engineers to
take advantage of clients. Engineers must represent the interests of their employers or clients and
protect public health, safety, and welfare
Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER - Any design or development that seeks to minimize
negative impacts on the environment so that the present generation's resource needs do not
compromise the resource needs of future generations
Engineering - CORRECT ANSWER - Profession rather than an occupation because of
special privileges, special knowledge, and special responsibilities; regulated by ethical standards
Model Rule (NCEES Rule of Professional Conduct) - CORRECT ANSWER - -Licensee's
obligation to society
- licensee's obligation to employers and clients
-licensee's obligation to other licensees
Conceptual Issues - CORRECT ANSWER - Definitions of terms may be in dispute
Most responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER - -The public welfare
Licensee's Obligation to society - CORRECT ANSWER - - first and foremost
responsibility is to the public welfare
-only approve and seal designs that meet standards and safeguard public
-notify client/employer of danger
-truthful report/comprehensive report
-adequate knowledge/ a competent evaluation of subject matter when expressing opinion
publically
