CANON 3
1. What is the expectation from engineers regarding their public statements in their professional
duties?
a) Creativity and originality
b) Timely delivery of statements
c) Objectivity and truthfulness
d) Persuasive language and rhetoric
2. According to the statement, how should engineers communicate through their public
statements?
a) With passion and enthusiasm
b) Using technical jargon
c) In an objective and truthful manner
d) Emphasizing personal opinions
3. What is the primary requirement for engineers when issuing public statements?
a) Compliance with legal regulations
b) Frequency and consistency
c) Objective and truthful communication
d) Utilizing marketing strategies
4. What is the key principle highlighted in the statement regarding engineers' public statements?
a) Clear and concise messaging
b) Emotional appeal and storytelling
c) Objectivity and truthfulness
d) Tailoring messages to different audiences
5. According to the statement, what should be the guiding factor for engineers' public statements?
a) Personal reputation and recognition
b) Public opinion and perception
c) Objective and truthful representation
d) Advancement of the engineering profession
6. Which aspect should engineers prioritize in their public statements?
a) Maximizing audience engagement
b) Highlighting personal achievements
c) Conveying information accurately and objectively
d) Promoting their own interests
7. What is the primary responsibility of engineers regarding their public statements?
a) Protecting intellectual property
b) Building positive relationships with the media
c) Issuing statements in an objective and truthful manner
d) Influencing public opinion
8-10 You are an engineer who has been approached by a media outlet for an interview regarding a
controversial project in which you were involved. Choose the most appropriate course of action
based on the given statement.
How should you respond to the media outlet's request?
a) Decline the interview and provide no public statement.
b) Accept the interview and provide an objective and truthful statement.
c) Accept the interview and present a biased statement in favor of the project.
What should be your approach when discussing the project during the interview?
a) Present the facts objectively and truthfully, without personal opinions.
b) Exaggerate the project's benefits to garner public support.
c) Withhold key information to maintain project confidentiality.
How should you handle any questions during the interview that you are unsure of or lack
expertise in?
a) Make speculative statements to avoid admitting lack of knowledge.
b) Acknowledge your limitations and refer to the appropriate experts.
c) Provide inaccurate information to maintain professional authority.
CANON 4
How should engineers approach their role in relation to their employer or client?
a) Seek personal gain and advantage
b) Act as independent contractors
c) Act as faithful agents or trustees
d) Prioritize their own interests
What is the expected behavior of engineers towards their employer or client?
a) Advocacy for personal projects
b) Loyalty and dedication
c) Pursuit of alternative opportunities
d) Competition with other engineers
What is the key principle emphasized in the statement?
a) Professional development
b) Ethical conduct
c) Work-life balance
d) Financial prosperity
How should engineers prioritize their actions in relation to their employer or client?
a) Meeting personal objectives
b) Balancing personal and professional interests
c) Acting as faithful agents or trustees
d) Pursuing opportunities for self-advancement
What is the primary responsibility of engineers towards their employer or client?
a) Preservation of project confidentiality
b) Protection of their professional reputation
c) Acting in the best interest of the employer or client
d) Building strong relationships with competitors
According to the statement, what role should engineers assume when representing their employer
or client?
a) Independent decision-makers
b) Advocates for personal goals
c) Faithful agents or trustees
d) Competitors with other engineers
What should be the guiding principle for engineers in their professional duties towards their
employer or client?
a) Personal preferences and interests
b) Financial compensation and incentives
c) Faithful representation and trustworthiness
d) Continuous career advancement
How should engineers approach conflicts of interest between their employer or client and other
parties?
a) Prioritize personal relationships
b) Maintain neutrality and objectivity
c) Advocate for their employer or client at all costs
d) Pursue alternative opportunities
You are an engineer working for a consulting firm that has been hired by two different clients for
separate projects. Both clients request confidential information about each other's projects.
Choose the most appropriate course of action based on the given statement.
How should you handle the clients' requests for confidential information about each other's
projects?
a) Provide each client with the requested confidential information to maintain transparency.
b) Maintain confidentiality and do not disclose one client's information to the other.
What should be your approach in acting as a faithful agent or trustee to each client?
a) Prioritize the interests of one client over the other to secure future projects.
b) Act impartially, faithfully representing the interests of each client while maintaining
confidentiality.
CANON 5
What is the expectation for engineers regarding their professional duties?
a) Completion of projects ahead of schedule
b) Embracing innovative marketing techniques
c) Avoidance of deceptive acts
d) Maximizing personal gain
According to the statement, what should engineers refrain from doing in their professional role?
a) Engaging in competition with other professionals
b) Participating in public outreach initiatives
c) Engaging in deceptive acts
d) Pursuing personal interests over client goals
What is the primary principle emphasized in the statement?
a) Adherence to industry standards
b) Respect for intellectual property rights
c) Honesty and transparency
d) Pursuit of continuous professional development
How should engineers approach interactions with clients and stakeholders?
a) Utilizing persuasive techniques for project approval
b) Providing accurate and truthful information
c) Concealing project risks to maintain client trust
d) Focusing on personal reputation building
According to the statement, what should be the guiding factor for engineers in their professional
conduct?
a) Profitability of projects
b) Adherence to legal requirements
c) Avoidance of deceptive acts
d) Recognition from professional organizations
What potential harm can result from engaging in deceptive acts in engineering?
a) Undermining public trust in the profession
b) Decreasing competition among professionals
c) Facilitating project approvals
d) Enhancing personal reputation
How should engineers handle situations where there is a temptation to engage in deceptive acts?
a) Prioritize personal interests
b) Seek guidance from professional organizations
c) Embrace deceptive practices for project success
d) Promote transparency and integrity
What should be the focus of engineers in their interactions with clients, colleagues, and the
public?
a) Building personal networks
b) Maintaining project schedules
c) Avoiding conflicts of interest
d) Demonstrating ethical behavior and honesty
What is the significance of engineers avoiding deceptive acts in their professional duties?
a) Enhanced profitability of projects
b) Preservation of professional reputation
c) Compliance with legal regulations
d) Reduction of project risks
What should engineers prioritize in their decision-making to avoid deceptive acts?
a) Alignment with client demands
b) Advancement of personal careers
c) Ethical considerations and transparency
d) Minimization of project costs
CANON 6
How should engineers conduct themselves in their professional duties?
a) Casually and informally
b) Competitively and aggressively
c) Honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully
d) Indifferently and passively
According to the statement, what should be the guiding principles for engineers?
a) Maximizing personal gain
b) Achieving quick results
c) Enhancing the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession
d) Pursuing personal interests above all else
What is the emphasis on engineers' behavior and conduct in their professional duties?
a) Strict adherence to regulations
b) Maintaining strict confidentiality
c) Honorable, responsible, ethical, and lawful behavior
d) Advancement of personal careers
How should engineers contribute to the reputation of the profession?
a) By seeking media attention
b) By engaging in charitable activities
c) By conducting themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully
d) By acquiring multiple professional certifications
According to the statement, what should be the primary focus of engineers' actions in their
professional duties?
a) Personal financial gain
b) Innovation and creativity
c) Enhancing the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession
d) Overcoming professional challenges
What is the responsibility of engineers regarding the usefulness of the profession?
a) Promoting the exclusivity of the profession
b) Expanding the scope of engineering services
c) Enhancing the value and impact of engineering on society
d) Limiting access to engineering knowledge
How should engineers handle ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest?
a) Prioritizing personal interests
b) Seeking guidance from professional organizations
c) Ignoring ethical considerations for practical reasons
d) Pursuing legal action against conflicting parties
What should be the outcome of engineers conducting themselves honorably, responsibly,
ethically, and lawfully?
a) Enhanced public perception of the profession
b) Increased competition among engineers
c) Greater demand for engineering services
d) Attainment of personal satisfaction
According to the statement, how should engineers approach their responsibilities?
a) Casually and flexibly
b) Collaboratively with colleagues
c) Honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully
d) Competitively to outperform peers
What should be the primary motivation for engineers to act honorably, responsibly, ethically, and
lawfully?
a) Recognition and awards
b) Personal gratification
c) Enhancing the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession
d) Financial incentives
CANON 7
What is one of the responsibilities of engineers towards their professional development?
A) To develop new technologies
B) To provide opportunities for the professional development of their team
C) To increase their salary
D) To complete administrative tasks
Which statement is true regarding engineers' professional development?
A) Engineers are not required to continue their professional development.
B) Engineers should only focus on their own professional development, not their team's.
C) Engineers should continuously pursue professional development throughout their careers.
D) Professional development is only necessary for entry-level engineers.
What should engineers do to support the professional development of their subordinates?
A) Ignore their development needs
B) Delegate all professional development tasks to them
C) Provide opportunities for their professional growth
D) Discourage them from pursuing further education
True or False: Professional development is only relevant for early career engineers.
A) True
B) False
Which of the following is an important aspect of engineers' responsibility towards professional
development?
A) Completing mandatory training programs
B) Focusing solely on project delivery
C) Avoiding collaboration with other professionals
D) Actively seeking learning opportunities
Engineers have a duty to provide opportunities for the professional development of:
A) Their colleagues
B) Their clients
C) Themselves only
D) The general public
What is one benefit of engineers continuing their professional development?
A) Increased job security
B) Limited career advancement
C) Less responsibility within their roles
D) Decreased competency in their field
True or False: Engineers are exempt from pursuing professional development once they obtain
their engineering license.
A) True
B) False
Which of the following is an effective way for engineers to engage in professional development?
A) Avoiding conferences and workshops
B) Isolating themselves from other professionals
C) Participating in industry-related training programs
D) Restricting knowledge-sharing with colleagues
How should engineers approach their professional development?
A) As a one-time requirement
B) With a continuous learning mindset
C) By relying solely on past experience
D) By ignoring new advancements in their field