Quiz 2 part 1

Question 1

-what is known about the case and what the facts are
-can often be resolved through research to find out the truth

Answer 1

Factual Issues

Question 2

• Have to do with the meaning or applicability of an idea
• are resolved by agreeing on the meaning of terms and concepts
• Further analysis of the concepts clarifies some of the issues

Answer 2

Conceptual Issues

Question 3

• are resolved by agreement as to which moral principles are pertinent

Answer 3

Moral Issues

Question 4

• are most often used by engineering student in computer programs
• used for analyzing cases

Answer 4

Flowcharting

Question 5

is something such as money or favor, offered or given to someone in a position of trust in order to induce him to act dishonestly

Answer 5

Bribe

Question 6

• Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.

Answer 6

NSPE Code of Ethics

Question 7

• is built on the foundation of scientific principles and established facts.
• relies on design safe and functional systems

Answer 7

Foundation of Engineering

Question 8

• It involves analyzing data, conducting experiments, and interpreting results
• Striving for accuracy and eliminating bias

Answer 8

Data-Driven Decisions

Question 9

-Demands clear communication and meticulous documentation. Reports, calculations, and design choices need to be transparent

Answer 9

Transparency and Documentation

Question 10

• Beyond technical expertise, engineers face dilemmas.
• Personal values like honesty, safety, and sustainability influence your approach to problem solving.

Answer 10

Moral Compass

Question 11

• Engineering projects involve trade-offs.
• Your personal truth guides you in navigating these pressures and upholding ethical principles.

Answer 11

Balancing Constraints

Question 12

• You might encounter situations where professional truth and company interests clash.
• Your personal truth may compel you to speak up about safety concerns or unethical practices.

Answer 12

Whistle-Blowing and Advocacy

Question 13

• A form of dishonesty that conveys incorrect test results on samples
• One reason for the difficulty is that not every falsehood is a lie.

Answer 13

Lying

Question 14

• One can misrepresent the value of certain products or designs by praising their advantages inordinately
• Such deception can sometimes have more disastrous consequences than lying

Answer 14

Deliberate Deception

Question 15

• A type of deceptive behavior that fails to convey an information that the audience would reasonably expecy would not be omitted
• If one deliberately fails to discuss some of the negative aspects of a project

Answer 15

Withholding information

Question 16

Is one who is committed to finding the truth, not simply avoiding dishonesty

Answer 16

Failure to Seek Out the Truth