UESTION 16

What are two types of ethical problems in engineering?

Violations of laws and standards & unsuccessful attempts at remedying problems ,

Failure to receive consent of a client & an unsuccessful attempt to resolve conflicts with clients

Technical failures & an unsuccessful product launch

Lack of knowledge of laws and standards & unsuccessfully communicating technical specifications to a client

1 points

QUESTION 17

What is an ethics conflict problem?

A problem in which two or more ethical principles seem to apply to

QUESTION 18

What is one possible resolution to a conflict problem?

First resolve the personal conflict and then resolve the professional conflict

Find an impartial third party to make a decision to resolve the conflict

Find a creative solution in the middle ground between two conflicting principles

Get all parties to agree to ongoing discussion of the conflict problem

1 points

QUESTION 19

What does EGAD stand for?

identify ethical problem, generate options, analyze options, make a decision

engage in the problem, generate ideas, apply ethical principles, determine relevance

evaluate the ethical problem, generate options, analyze options, make a decision

empathize with parties, grapple with the problem, analyze the ethical issues, decide on your course of action

1 points

QUESTION 20

What are two resources that engineering technicians and technologists have available to them to solve ethical problems?

The Code of Ethics and the OACETT guidelines for ethical behaviour

Other OACETT members who volunteer their time to mentor newer members and the Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics and professional peers who have experienced similar situations in the past.

Textbooks on ethics and engineering and OACETT guidelines for ethical behaviour

1 points

QUESTION 21

What is professional practice?

The act of competing the designated professional work in a technically accurate manner

The act of behaving maturely and professionally in a workplace context in order to build a successful career

The act of behaving appropriately in a workplace context so as to bring prestige and respect to the profession and ensure public safety

The act of behaving ethically to avoid any legal problems

1 points

QUESTION 22

What is professional misconduct?

Any behaviour that is deemed unethical and inappropriate in a professional context

Any behaviour that is not appropriate for a highly educated and responsible adult to engage in

Any behaviour that is inappropriate for professionals to engage in

Any behaviour that is not appropriate for those who are responsible, through the practice of their profession, for the health and welfare of the public

1 points

QUESTION 23

What are OACETT Rules of Professional Conduct?

Rules that OACETT wants members to follow to increase the prestige of the profession

Rules that OACETT members should follow so that they are given respect in the workplace

Rules that OACETT members need to follow to avoid being expelled from membership in OACETT

Rules that define professional misconduct for engineering technicians and technologists

1 points

QUESTION 24

What is the self-compliance model of maintaining professional competence?

It gives professionals the personal responsibility for ensuring they are professionally competent

It requires individual professionals to take continuing education courses in their area of practice

It requires employers to monitor members for professional competence

It requires professional associations to monitor members for compliance to professional competence standards

1 points

QUESTION 25

The letter "E" in the EGAD method identifies which step in the method?

Evaluate the ethical issues

identify the ethical alternatives

Evaluate the ethical alternatives

Identify the ethical issues

1 points

QUESTION 26

The letter "A" in the EGAD method identifies which step in the method?

Analyze the ethical errors

Analyze the ethical issues

Analyze the ethical rules

Analyze the alternative actions

1 points

QUESTION 27

Who are the stakeholders in professional liability insurance?

the professional, the employer or client, and the professional's college

the professional, the profession, the employer or client, and the general publc

the employer, the professional , the client and the professional association

the professional, the professional's family, the employer and the client

1 points

QUESTION 28

The letter "D" in the EGAD method identifies which step in the method?

decide on which ethical issues are raised

distinguish which ethical rules apply from those that don't apply

decide on course of action

decide on which ethical rules apply

1 points

QUESTION 29

Which of the following is not a recommended practice having to do with ethical computer use?

Do not copy software without permission

Do not access your work computer remotely

Do not access other people's files without permission

Do not use a company computer for personal use without permission

1 points

QUESTION 30

Ethical behaviour in business not only creates a good reputation for the company who's employees behave ethically. Which of the following is not a benefit of ethical business behaviour?

Being able to attract better employees

Being able to attract media attention

Increasing the value of the company

Being able to charge premium prices

1 points

QUESTION 31

What year was OACETT incorporated?

1962

1956

1966

1998

1 points

QUESTION 32

What is the OACETT Act?

The federal legislation under which OACETT operates as a professional organization

The current provincial legislation under which OACETT operates as a professional organization

The legislation governing all engineering technician and technology organizations in Canada

The act governing licensing of engineering technicians and technologists

1 points

QUESTION 33

What is the OACETT bylaw?

A document which creates the OACETT operations manual

A supplement to the OACETT Act that explains all of the terms and conditions

The set of rules that govern the day-to-day operations of OACETT as an organization

A more detailed description of the OACETT Act

1 points

QUESTION 34

What is a characteristic of a professional organization?

It is incorporated

It is for profit

It is created to limit the number of professional members

It is funded by the government

1 points

QUESTION 35

What is a self-regulating body?

An organization that is governed by its members

An organization that hires outside experts to regulate its members

An organization that creates its own rules regarding the way it operates

An organization that has been given regulatory power by the government

1 points

QUESTION 36

What is a restricted title?

Only those who are members of the organization with the right to title , and who meet the that organization's requirements, can use the title

Only those who have the requirements determined by the government can use the title

Only those who have paid the required membership dues can use the title

Only those who pass a particular examination can use the title

1 points

QUESTION 37

Which of the following statements is least representative of a type of ethics case?

Competing considerations

Declining to comment on the use of inadequate designs

A violation of a technical standard

Choosing not to have professional liability insurance

1 points

QUESTION 38

The Code of Ethics requires technology professionals to maintain their competence. Of the following methods, which is considered the least effective method of maintaining competence?

Reviewing and studying technical journals

self-directed online learning

Formal education offered by a post-secondary institution or by the professional association in your field

Courses and seminars offered by manufacturers and service providers

1 points

QUESTION 39

A person with a "utilitarian predisposition" believes:

The ethical value of anything determines its real value

An act can only be ethical if there is no self-interest involved

The means justify the result

The result justifies the means

1 points

QUESTION 40

You are least likely to encounter ethical issues in the workplace:

While working with clients

While working on government projects

While working on individual research projects

While working with company executives

1 points

QUESTION 41

The outcome of unethical behaviour is costly. Which of the following are costs associated with unethical behaviour?

lawsuits

employee theft and lost production time

high employee turnover

all of them

1 points

QUESTION 42

In the workplace, which of the following is not a common ethical issue?

Illegally downloading software

Misrepresenting past employment

Conflict of interest

Failure to keep up with competitors

1 points

QUESTION 43

In the workplace, which of the following is a common ethical issue?

Misrepresenting past education

Mistreatment of others

Wasting company resources

All of the above

1 points

QUESTION 44

What are the two main categories of OACETT membership?

full member and student member

certified member and associate member

certified member and life member

certified member and non-resident member

1 points

QUESTION 45

What is one requirement for certification as an OACETT member ?

Be of good character

Have at least three years of related work experience

Be a resident of or employed in Canada

Be a minimum of 21 years of age

1 points

QUESTION 46

What is one criteria for certification as an OACETT member?

Demonstrate a minimum of two years of appropriate work experience as an engineering technician or technologist

The passing of a technical proficiency examination

Personal references from at least two people who have known the candidate for a minimum of five years

Academic credentials validated by a college or university

1 points

QUESTION 47

In the workplace, fairness involves:

indifference

reciprocity and equity

basing decisions solely on quality of work

all of the choices

1 points

QUESTION 48

What is FARPACTA?

The provincial legislation that requires professional organizations and trades to have fair and transparent licensing and certification procedures

The provincial legislation designed to assist foreign workers receive their Canadian licensing without requiring Canadian academic credentials

The federal legislation that requires self-regulating bodies to be transparent about their membership requirements

The provincial legislation designed to help internationally trained professionals get licensed faster

1 points

QUESTION 49

What is one thing that an OACETT member might be censured for?

Professional misconduct as defined in the Rules of Professional Conduct

Failure to provide references for duly qualified candidates

Failure to pay membership dues

Failure to attend local chapter meetings

1 points

QUESTION 50

The main goal of OACETT is to:

Supply members with a professional designation

Preserve and establish high standards for the profession

Provide lucrative employment opportunities

Provide access to professional liability insu