ARE 366 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What are the four fundamental principles of the ASCE Standards of Professional
Conduct? - Answers -i. Using knowledge and skill for enhancement of human welfare
and environment
ii. Being honest and impartial to the public and employers
iii. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession
iv. Supporting the professional and technical societies and their disciplines
What are the seven fundamental cannons of the ASCE Standards of Professional
Conduct? - Answers -Canon 1: Safety, health, and welfare of the public
Canon 2: Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence
Canon 3: Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful
manner
Canon 4: Act professional and avoid conflicts
Canon 5: Build reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compute unfairly
with others.
Canon 6: Engineers shall uphold and enhance honor, integrity
Canon 7: Engineers shall continue their profession throughout career and provide
opportunities for the professional development of engineers under their supervision
What are some reasons (6) that you may compromise either professional or personal
ethics? - Answers -1. dont want to lose job
2. dont want to be a whistle-blower (or get others in trouble)
3. want to make more money
4. don't care to get involved
5. rationalize that the situation is ok
6. everyone else is doing it
7. unlikely to get caught
What do you need (4) to win a case against you if you were fired for exposing a
company wrongdoing based on ethical principles? - Answers -1. hire a lawyer
2. gather supporting documents
3. find witnesses
4. bring up ASCE guideline of whistleblowing
5. ask what the company did about your report
, What are the advantages of following precedent decisions to determine the outcome of
a case (2)? - Answers -1. cuts down the time involved in court
2. indicates to the parties how the judge is likely to rule
3. don't get strained responses from the parties about the ruling
For what reasons (2) is the precedent system in courts challenged? - Answers -1. more
concerned with the actual precedent than the individual case
2. limits judges from taking a more difficult decision (judge has to work harder)
What are the requirements for a valid acceptance of an offer? - Answers -1.
communicated clearly
2. reasonable time
3. unequivocal (no new terms)
What legal remedies (6) could one party utilize to get out of a contract? - Answers -1.
not valid offer
2. not a valid acceptance
3. no consideration
4. no capacity
5. under duress
6. not in writing (some)
7. one side committed a mistake or fraud
In order to recover damages in a lawsuit, a party will have to prove (4): - Answers -1.
cause and effect
2. losses were due to their fault
3. additional costs associated with issue
4. look at contractual remedies (liquidated damages or delay)
What are the possible judgements that a court could order if a party prevailed in a
lawsuit? (2) - Answers -1. monitory damages
2. injunctions
3. specific performance
4. mechanics lien
What are the primary disputes that can occur in agency legal arrangements, and give
an explanation of the dispute: (2) - Answers -1. third party and principal
2. agency and principal
What are the major reasons you would want to incorporate your construction company?
(4) - Answers -1. protects your personal liability and assets
2. continuing life of the corp
3. raise capital
4. easy transfer of ownership
What are the four fundamental principles of the ASCE Standards of Professional
Conduct? - Answers -i. Using knowledge and skill for enhancement of human welfare
and environment
ii. Being honest and impartial to the public and employers
iii. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession
iv. Supporting the professional and technical societies and their disciplines
What are the seven fundamental cannons of the ASCE Standards of Professional
Conduct? - Answers -Canon 1: Safety, health, and welfare of the public
Canon 2: Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence
Canon 3: Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful
manner
Canon 4: Act professional and avoid conflicts
Canon 5: Build reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compute unfairly
with others.
Canon 6: Engineers shall uphold and enhance honor, integrity
Canon 7: Engineers shall continue their profession throughout career and provide
opportunities for the professional development of engineers under their supervision
What are some reasons (6) that you may compromise either professional or personal
ethics? - Answers -1. dont want to lose job
2. dont want to be a whistle-blower (or get others in trouble)
3. want to make more money
4. don't care to get involved
5. rationalize that the situation is ok
6. everyone else is doing it
7. unlikely to get caught
What do you need (4) to win a case against you if you were fired for exposing a
company wrongdoing based on ethical principles? - Answers -1. hire a lawyer
2. gather supporting documents
3. find witnesses
4. bring up ASCE guideline of whistleblowing
5. ask what the company did about your report
, What are the advantages of following precedent decisions to determine the outcome of
a case (2)? - Answers -1. cuts down the time involved in court
2. indicates to the parties how the judge is likely to rule
3. don't get strained responses from the parties about the ruling
For what reasons (2) is the precedent system in courts challenged? - Answers -1. more
concerned with the actual precedent than the individual case
2. limits judges from taking a more difficult decision (judge has to work harder)
What are the requirements for a valid acceptance of an offer? - Answers -1.
communicated clearly
2. reasonable time
3. unequivocal (no new terms)
What legal remedies (6) could one party utilize to get out of a contract? - Answers -1.
not valid offer
2. not a valid acceptance
3. no consideration
4. no capacity
5. under duress
6. not in writing (some)
7. one side committed a mistake or fraud
In order to recover damages in a lawsuit, a party will have to prove (4): - Answers -1.
cause and effect
2. losses were due to their fault
3. additional costs associated with issue
4. look at contractual remedies (liquidated damages or delay)
What are the possible judgements that a court could order if a party prevailed in a
lawsuit? (2) - Answers -1. monitory damages
2. injunctions
3. specific performance
4. mechanics lien
What are the primary disputes that can occur in agency legal arrangements, and give
an explanation of the dispute: (2) - Answers -1. third party and principal
2. agency and principal
What are the major reasons you would want to incorporate your construction company?
(4) - Answers -1. protects your personal liability and assets
2. continuing life of the corp
3. raise capital
4. easy transfer of ownership
