NPPE EXAM – ETHICS(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!)

In which province is an act by a member—that is solely a code of ethics breach—isn't automatically grounds for enforcement from their association? - ANSWEROntario Morals and ethics carry the same meaning (T/F) - ANSWERFalse, Morals and ethics do not carry the same meaning _______ believed that an action is right if it leads to the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people - ANSWERMills Applying different ethical theories to a problem typically yields the same decisions and outcomes. - ANSWERFalse, they typically yield different outcomes Legal authority of the code of ethics - ANSWERYour engineering or geoscience association has authority from the provincial government to discipline its members for any breach of the act. In all regions except Ontario (PEO), associations consider a code of ethics breach to be professional misconduct How to maintain professional competence - ANSWERMaintain competence by developing a professional develop program that meets your associations needs When is moonlighting acceptable? - ANSWERIf theres no conflict (your company and your client don't compete for customers) You can adequately serve both you have informed your client about your employment status and limitations of work, and your employer has been notified and agrees there is no conflict secret commission - ANSWERAccepting a secret gift or payment from someone you have a business relationship with. (Ethics text pg. 239) What is the definition of conflict of interest - ANSWERWhen there is actual or perceived risk that an engineer or geoscientist's work for a client will be negatively affected by another client's interest or by personal interest Core tenet of codes of ethics - ANSWERProtect the health, safety, and welfare of the public 7 entities an engineer/geoscientist has a duty to - ANSWERSociety & Environment Em