ARE 366 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Since engineers and construction managers are
confronted with ethical situations throughout a project,
what should they consider in making decisions?
Answer:
1. what is the right thing to do - based on moral upbringing
2. make sure that the definition of a conflict of interest is clear to everyone
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
Question:
2. ASCE Fundamental Canons
Answer:
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.
, Question:
3. ASCE Fundamental Principles
Answer:
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.
Question:
4. what are some possible reasons to go over your boss to
a higher level of authority in your company when you are
concerned about his or her unethical behavior?
Answer:
1. you are losing sleep over the issue/you are uncomfortable with what is
happening
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
Question:
5. what is the purpose of pleadings in a lawsuit?
Answer:
1. Defines issues, disputed & undisputed facts
2. Serves as permanent record of issues
3. Satisfies due process requirement of notice to defendant
Question:
6. In order to form a contract, indicate what must be
required in a valid acceptance?
Answer:
1. mutual acceptance
2. unequivocal communication
3. accepted in valid time frame
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Since engineers and construction managers are
confronted with ethical situations throughout a project,
what should they consider in making decisions?
Answer:
1. what is the right thing to do - based on moral upbringing
2. make sure that the definition of a conflict of interest is clear to everyone
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
Question:
2. ASCE Fundamental Canons
Answer:
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.
, Question:
3. ASCE Fundamental Principles
Answer:
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.
Question:
4. what are some possible reasons to go over your boss to
a higher level of authority in your company when you are
concerned about his or her unethical behavior?
Answer:
1. you are losing sleep over the issue/you are uncomfortable with what is
happening
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
Question:
5. what is the purpose of pleadings in a lawsuit?
Answer:
1. Defines issues, disputed & undisputed facts
2. Serves as permanent record of issues
3. Satisfies due process requirement of notice to defendant
Question:
6. In order to form a contract, indicate what must be
required in a valid acceptance?
Answer:
1. mutual acceptance
2. unequivocal communication
3. accepted in valid time frame
