NPPE EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!!

If a professional engineer signs and seals documents that weren't prepared by themselves or their subordinates, what are the possible consequences under the Association's Code of Ethis and/or Definition of Professional Misconduct? - ANSWERSealing documents not prepared or checked by the P. Eng holder is ground for professional misconduct (PM, section e). If an engineer seals the work, they are taking responsibility for the adequacy of the work and must ensure it has been appropriately checked. What are the three criteria applicants must satisfy to be eligible for the "Consulting Engineering" designation in Ontario - ANSWER1. Must be a PEO member 2. Must possess a certificate of authorization 3. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience beyond the 4 years to license. 2 of these 5 years must be primarily engaged in independent practice. Define: "Ethics" - ANSWEREthics is a branch of philosophy which studies right and wrong, good and evil, obligations and rights. The Code of Ethics for licensed engineers in Ontario describes the high standard of professionalism to which members are expected to adhere. An engineer (Ed) with a P. Eng is hired as a contractor to work in a power plant as an expert advisor. The client (Ben) also holds a P. Eng, and is responsible for supervising all construction labour. Ed notices that the plant has no safety procedures in place. Does Ed, who was hired only to provide technical advise about the construction of the plant, have any obligation in respect to the possible danger that the crew faces? Provide reasoning. - ANSWERYes, Ed has an obligation to the possible danger. Engineers must regard their duty to the public's welfare as paramount (Ethics section 21). If Ed did not act, he would face professional misconduct for failure to act or correct a situation that may endanger public safety (PM Section c). Ed should make his concerns known to Ben, who is also a P. Eng. The client may be guilty of Professional Misconduct (PM, section b). Ben hasn't provided reasonable provisions for the safeguarding of life and health of those affected by the work. Safety measures are often under a government regulation, so Ben likely also failed to make responsible provision for complying with applicable regulations (PM, section d). Professional Misconduct, Section a - ANSWERNegligence professional misconduct, section b - ANSWERfailure to make reasonable provision for the safeguarding of life, health or property of a person who may be affected by the