CONFIDENTIAL EM/OCT 2018/MEC600

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION

COURSE : ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

COURSE CODE : MEC600
EXAMINATION : OCT 2018
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of THREE (3) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions in the Answer Sheets. Start each answer on a new page.

3. Write ALL your answers in ENGLISH.

4. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless approved by the invigilator.

5. Switch OFF all mobile phones and any electronic gadgets and place it’s at floor.
6. Fill up your details in the table in the following page.
7. Do not take out the question paper and the blank answer sheets from the exam room.

8. Staple the question paper together with your answer sheets.

9. Do not waste usage of paper.

Write your answers in the Answer Sheet in the same sequence following the order of the
10. questions in the test paper.
Write the number of question answered in the space provided at the top of each page of
11. the answer sheets.
12. Write your answers neatly, clearly and legibly.

13. All UiTM examination rules and regulations are applicable to this Test.

14. If you do not comply with any of the instructions given above, your marks will be penalized.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

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QUESTION 1
a) The engagement of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in companies have
become very important in recent years. Discuss three (3) general importance of CSR.
Describe the purpose and give two (2) benefits if CSR is considered as Value Creation.

CO1/PO3/C4 (15 marks)

b) Determine the key skills required in developing a CSR project. Explain briefly the
common problem within the phases of the project development and provide suggestions
to overcome the problems.

CO1/PO3/C6 (15 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
(IEM) are two important bodies for engineers in Malaysia. Define three (3) functions of
BEM and three (3) objectives of IEM.
CO1/PO3/C4 (9 marks)

b) Professional Engineer applicants are required to fulfil 3 years registration as a graduate

engineer with 3 years practical experience as specified in regulation 22(1) before being
eligible to apply via route 3 (section 10(2)(d) of the registration of engineers act 1967
(revised 2015). Describe three (3) the types of practical experience required under the
provision.
CO1/PO3/C4 (6 marks)

c) The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) created the Code of Professional Conduct of
an engineer as the guidelines for the engineering profession and consists of main
sections and subsections. State three (3) main sections and describe with the aid of at
least three (3) subsections in this code.
CO1/PO1/C6 (15 marks)
QUESTION 3

a) Define the following terms and give a suitable example for each term;
i) Corruption, ii) Bribe iii) Whistle blowing and, iv) Plagiarism
CO1/PO3/C2 (10 marks)

b) Explain the steps required in handling cases where an employee engages in misconduct
or alleged misconduct. Describe the action that be taken to employee during and after
the investigation according to the different levels of misconduct. Give a suitable example
to support your explanation.
CO1/PO3/C4 (20 marks)

c) You are part of the management team of XYZ electronic company. Less than a month
after launching its new model of smartphone, your company received reports that the
phone was prone to overheating and spontaneous combustion. It has gone viral in social
media. Suggest how the company should respond to this image crisis. Your answer
must include extensive contingency plan and steps to manage this crisis.
CO1/PO3/C6 (10 marks)

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION (TEST 2)

COURSE : ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

COURSE CODE : MEC600
EXAMINATION : DEC 2018
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of FOUR (4) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions in the Answer Sheets. Start each answer on a new page.
3. Write ALL your answers in ENGLISH.
4. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless approved by the invigilator.
5. Switch OFF all mobile phones and any electronic gadgets and place it’s at floor.
6. Fill up your details in the table in the following page.
7. Do not take out the question paper and the blank answer sheets from the exam room.
8. Staple the question paper together with your answer sheets.
9. Do not waste usage of paper.
Write your answers in the Answer Sheet in the same sequence following the order of the
10. questions in the test paper.
Write the number of question answered in the space provided at the top of each page of
11. the answer sheets.
12. Write your answers neatly, clearly and legibly.
13. All UiTM examination rules and regulations are applicable to this Test.
14. If you do not comply with any of the instructions given above, your marks will be penalized.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages

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QUESTION 1
b) Explain the differences between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National
Income (GNI) indicators in measuring economic growth in this country. From the
financials aspect, how the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) affects the citizen?
CO1/PO3/C4 (10 marks)

b) There are three basic types of market structures: perfect competition, oligopoly, and
monopoly. Criticizes each market structure from the perspective of society, supply,
demand and price of selected product.
CO1/PO3/C6 (15 marks)

QUESTION 2
a) How much money must Ahmad deposit every year starting 1 year from now in Fix
Deposit (estimated interest rate of 5.5% per-year) if his plan is to get accumulative of
RM20,000 for his wedding ceremony expenses in 7 years’ time. Support your answer
with a cash flow diagram.
CO1/PO3/C4 (5 marks)

b) Husaini wants to purchase his dream car with a price RM 80,000.00. He visited a bank
to applu for car loan. Based on Husaini monthly wages and commitments, the banker
informed that he is eligible to get a car loan with installment of RM500 per-month with r
Interest rate: 4% per year, Loan Tenure: 9 years, Payment per year: 12 months. Based
on financial analysis, determine if it is possible or not for Husaini purchase his dream
car.

CO1/PO3/C4 (5 marks)

c) XYZ Chemical Corp. is considering three methods to dispose of non-hazardous chemical

sludge; land application, fluidized-bed incineration and private contract. The estimates for
each method are shown in Table Q2c. The interest rate is 10% per year. Draw a cash
flow diagram and determine which method is the most cost efficient using present worth
method.

Table Q 2c : The estimates for each method

Land App Incineration Contract

First cost ($) 130,000 900,000 0
Annual operation cost($) 95,000 60,000 120,000
Salvage, ($) 25,000 300,000 0
Life (year) 3 6 2

CO1/PO3/C4 (15 marks)

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QUESTION 3
a) One of the United Nation Sustainable Goal is “GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING”.
Propose FIVE (5) action and/or activities that can achieve the goal.
CO1/PO1/C6 (10 marks)

b) Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas: electricity

generation, air and water heating/cooling, transportation, and rural (off-grid) energy
services. Identify any TWO (2) renewable energy project available in the world. Explain
how the renewable energy technologies works and challenges of implementation in
Malaysia.
CO1/PO3/C6 (15 marks)
QUESTION 4

a) Explain the main purpose of the following act:

i. Environmental Quality Act, 1974
ii. Contract Act 1950
iii. Computer Crimes Act 1997
iv. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
v. The Employment Act 1955

CO1/PO3/C2 (10 marks)

b) Being declared a bankrupt means an individual will have plenty of restrictions

imposed upon them. Give four (4) restrictions on a person is declared bankrupt? If
you feel your friend may be going down the path of being declared a bankrupt,
suggest three (3) tips how your friend can get help to take charge of his finances.
CO1/PO3/C4 (15 marks)
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APPENDIX- Discrete Cash Flow Examples Illustrating equivalence

Factor Notation Sample Cash Flow

Type Find/Given and Formula Relation Diagram
 F/P, i, N   1  i  F  P  F/P, i, N 
N
F/P
F
Compound
amount 0
Single
1
Amount  P/F, i, N   P  F  P/F, i, N 
P/F
1  i 
N
N
Present
worth P

1  i   1
N
P/A
 P/A, i, N   P  A  P/A, i, N 
i 1  i 
Present N A A A A
worth

i 1  i 
N

A/P  A/P, i, N   A  P  A/P, i, N  1 2 N-1 N

1  i 
N
Capital 1 P
recovery
Uniform
Series
1  i 
N
F/A 1
Compound  F/A, i, N   F  A  F/A, i, N  F
i 0 1 2 N-1
amount

i
A/F  A/F, i, N   A  F  A/F, i, N 
1  i 
N
Sinking 1 A A A A
fund

1  i   iN  1
N
PG/G  P/G, i, N   2 PG  G  P/G, i, N 
PG

i 1  i 
N AG AG AG AG AG
Present
worth
Arithmetic
1 N
Gradient  A/G, i, N    AG  G  A/G, i, N 
0G

i 1+i N  1
0 1 1G 3 N
AG/G 2G
Uniform (N-2)G
series (N-1)G

The
effective
annual
interest rate

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