Ethics - Prep Flashcards
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Which of the following would be considered deceptive acts under the NSPE Code of Ethics?
(Select all that apply)
a. Misrepresenting your role on a previous project to secure a new contract.
b. Allowing your name to be used on a design without reviewing the final documents.
c. Publicly stating a technical opinion without having adequate knowledge of the subject.
d. Providing a truthful but incomplete report to a client to expedite the project.
Answer: a, b, c, d
All these situations involve deception or misrepresentation, which violate ethical standards. (NSPE Canon 5)(NSPE Professional Engin…)
Which of the following situations could constitute a conflict of interest for an engineer?
a. Recommending a contractor with whom the engineer has a professional relationship but no financial ties.
b. Receiving financial compensation from both a client and a subcontractor for the same project, with full disclosure to both parties.
c. Serving as a public official and approving contracts that their engineering firm might bid on.
d. Accepting an additional job offer from a different firm while completing a project for the current employer.
Answer: c. Serving as a public official and approving contracts that their engineering firm might bid on. (NSPE Canon 4)(NSPE Professional Engin…)
