TEST ID: 501: Time Allowed: 60 Minutes Maximum Marks: 100

TEST ID: 501
ESE- 2020 (Prelims) - Offline Test Series Test- 2

GENERAL STUDIES AND ENGINEERING APTITUDE
SUBJECT: ETHICS AND VALUES IN ENGINEERING PROFESSION
Time Allowed: 60 Minutes Maximum Marks: 100

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01. Consider the statement, “Engineers should 2. Engineering Ethics is a descriptive

be able to see the bigger picture of their science
profession. Which of the following correctly 3. Engineering ethics is a positive science
describes the above statement? 4. Engineering ethics is concerned with
(a) Engineers should take up large and unreasonable compromises that can be
multipurpose projects rather than made in engineering
small projects Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) Realize that engineering projects given below:
demand high levels of team work (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Engineers are required to make better (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
designs
05. Which of the following statements are
(d) Engineers build civilizations and
correct?
become immortal through their projects
1. Professions have consider control over
02. Which of the following branches of the society
philosophy deals with questions on 2. Higher degree of autonomy is required
knowledge and truth is ? for Professions if professional
(a) Logic (b) Metaphysics judgments are to pass-on the benefits to
(c) Epistemology (d) Aesthetics the public
3. Legal recognition of a profession gives
03. Which of the following philosophical views
immunity to the professionals when
admits that many realities exist?
their decisions result in harm to the
(a) Ethical egoism
public
(b) Ethical pluralism
4. Professions have compulsion to cause
(c) Ethical equilibrium
damage to the nature if their works are
(d) Ethical relativism
to benefit the public
Select the correct answer using the codes
04. Which of the following is true about
given below:
engineering ethics?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. Engineering Ethics is a normative
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
science
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06. Which of the following do not teach virtues? (a) Virtue theory or Rights theory
1. Beliefs 2. Nature (b) Cost-Benefit Analysis theory or
3. Relatives 4. Religion Utilitarian theory
Select the correct answer using the codes (c) Duty theory or Rights theory
given below: (d) All the philosophical theories
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
10. Which of the following is correct about
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
common morality?
(a) Common morality refers to ordinary
07. Which of the following is a description of
values and norms
ontology ?
(b) Common morality help in genuine
(a) Study of truth by Experience
understanding of moral facts
(b) Accepting the truth shared by others
(c) Most of the rules under Common
(c) Study of universal truth
morality are negative.
(d) Study of nature and it purpose
(d) All of the above
08. Which of the following is a problem of
11. Which of the following is salient feature of
vagueness?
Kant’s duty theory?
(a) A situation in which there is an internal
1. Kant’s theory is the basis of
conflict about better course of action
fundamental rights of Indian
among all the choices available
Constitution
(b) A situation in which it is not clear
2. Kant’s theory is a variant of Aristotle’s
whether an actions is right or wrong
virtue theory
(c) A situation in which course of action to
3. According to Kant theory humans are
take when none of them are mandatory
inherently imperfect
(d) A situation of not being able to attach
4. Kant’s theory is the basis of directive
the priorities of the works at hand
principles of Indian Constitution
09. Which of the following philosophical Select the correct answer using the codes
theories resolve dilemma in the given below:
contemporary society? (a) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
12. Consider the following statements about than two generations. Which of the
ethical theories: following theories supports that the shop
1. Ethical theories in which means decide owners should not be vacated?
ends are called non-Consequentialist (a) Virtue theory
theories (b) Gilligan’s moral development theory
2. Ethical theories in which ends decide (c) Utilitarian theory
means are called Consequentialist (d) Rights theory
theories
3. Decision about an action in non- 15. Which of the following ethical theories
Consequentialist theories is based on proposes that an action is deemed to be right
the possible outcome if the consequence of such action results in
Which of the above statements are correct? most common good?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) Rights theory
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Cost-Benefit Analysis theory
(c) Rule Utilitarian theory
13. A company plans to develop a mobile phone
(d) Act Utilitarian theory
that empowers visually impaired people to
access social media like Whatsapp, facebook
16. Which of the following are an aesthetic
on par with others. Which of the following
aspect of engineering design?
legislations made by Government of India
1. Diameter of the body of pen
supports this initiative by the company?
2. Texture of shirt intended to be purchased
(a) LGBT Protection Act
3. User manual provided with a mobile
(b) Right to Information Act
4. Chlorination of water
(c) Accessibility Legislation
(d) Right to food Act
given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
14. A flyover is proposed to be constructed in a
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
city in order reduce traffic jam. But this
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
requires that a number of shops need to be
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
demolished which are being operated for a
long time, some of them being run for more
17. Consider the following statements: (a) 2, 3 and 4 only

1. Experimentation is the main aspect of (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
designing process (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It is reasonable to say that primarily any (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
experiment is carried out with partial
ignorance 19. Which of the following statements are true?
3. An engineer should always be ready for 1. Any person can be morally autonomous
the unexpected output only when one is being genuine in one’s
4. When materials are subjected to commitment towards moral values
continued stress and strain, or some 2. The responsibility to answer an
process, the nature of the substance unexpected result, influences an
might change that might lead to some engineer to involve himself personally
destruction into the work
Which of the above statements are correct? 3. Engineers should strive to develop such
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only products that they can never be used for
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only illegal or immoral activities
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Select the correct answer using the codes
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
18. Which of the following moral aspects kept (b) 2 and 3 only
in mind by engineers promise acceptance (c) 1 and 3 only
that engineering is experimentation on the (d) 1, 2 and 3
society?
1. Enlist the consent of public 20. Which of the following factors influence
2. Uncertainty of outcome of experiment engineers to behave irresponsibly or
3. Autonomy in conducting experiment unethically?
4. Monitor the results experiments (a) Self-interest
continuously (b) Fear
Select the correct answer using the codes (c) Ignorance
given below: (d) All of the above

21. An engineer is assigned a project. Due to Which of the above statements are correct?
some unavoidable reasons, he had to be (a) 1 and 4 only
shifted to another project before completion (b) 2 and 3 only
of the current. (c) 3 and 4 only
Which of the following statements about the (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
accountability aspect is correct for him?
(a) Accountability extends to both the 23. Which of the following statements are
projects and completely incorrect?
(b) His accountability is limited only for 1. Engineers may express publicly
meeting schedules technical opinions that are founded upon
(c) Engineer is not accountable for neither knowledge of the facts and competence
projects since the movement is not in the subject matter.
according to his choice 2. Engineers may review the documents
(d) Accountability is the collective but shall not sign if they are not as per
responsibility of the engineer and the standards.
new engineer to whom the present work 3. Engineers shall acknowledge their errors
is entrusted after consulting with their employers or
clients.
22. Consider the following statements:
4. Engineers shall not be required to
1. Engineers should not sign any
engage in truthful acts when required to
documents if they are not as per
protect the public health, safety, and
standards
welfare.
2. Engineers are permitted to work outside
the areas of their competence with the
given below:
permission of the employer
(a) 1 and 3 only
3. Engineers can give partial statements if
(b) 2 and 4 only
the statements are in the interest of their
(c) 3 and 4 only
employer
(d) 1 and 2 only
4. Engineers are required to follow the
laws even if they are against their
employer
24. Which of the following factors support the (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

importance of Engineering Societies? (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. They encourage engineering research (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
and assist in publishing it (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. They provide continuing professional
development (CPD) for engineers 26. Which of the following is an act of
3. They assist in the development of codes plagiarism?
and standards (a) Copying and submitting a photo from
4. They organize conferences, the Internet, without citing the source,
publications, courses, and workshops but explaining it in own words.
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) Downloading a song from YouTube
given below: without thanking the person who
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only uploaded
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Submitting quoted material from a
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only research publication without citing the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 source
(d) All of the above
25. Why are continuing professional
development and continuing competence 27. Which of the following traits are expected to
important to practicing engineers? be exhibited by responsible engineers?
1. It ensures continued competence of the 1. Clear communication
engineers 2. Committed to objectivity
2. It ensures that engineers do not lose 3. Committed to quality
their jobs 4. Remain alert and well informed
3. It ensures that public safety is ensured Select the correct answer using the codes
4. Continuing competence will prolong given below:
professional career (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
given below: (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

28. Consider the statement: “Technology is the (c) The conditions were not suitable for the
skill and art of making tools.” dormant problem to show-up at any of
Which of the following inferences is not the earlier stages
true? (d) Incomplete analysis
1. Humans develop tools only when they
find the need for such a tool 30. If an engineer is facing a personal problem
2. Technology is neutral from the stand that is seriously interfering with his
point of social and value issues professional performance, which of the
3. Human beings are in complete control following is the best course of action that
of technology can be taken by the professional?
Select the correct answer using the codes (a) Discuss with a close colleague and put
given below: the problem on record
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Keep the problem secret, as it may
(b) 1 and 3 only affect the career prospects
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Consult a psychologist or a professor or
(d) 1 and 2 only a psychiatrist whoever is most
appropriate, to deal with the problem
29. An engineer developed a satisfactory design
(d) Discuss with the supervisor or higher
of a product that went to the manufacturing
management and seek support from the
stage. But it was observed that the final
management
product developed a fault. Which of the
following is the most possible reason for this 31. Which of the following cannot be called as
anomaly? non-fulfillment of professional
(a) The Engineer may not done thorough responsibility?
and proper checking of the design (a) Making best design that has least
(b) Proper laid down procedures may not chances of failure
have been followed in the production (b) Providing warning messages
stage (c) Developing user manuals
(d) Cost minimization

32. Which of the following are the limitations of (d) Design is qualified for trademark and
Cost-Benefit analysis approach? name given to the table is eligible for
1. Non-availability of knowledge of action patent
that can provide most good in both long
34. Which of the following is a clear sign that a
term and short term
person pursues social status, wealth, power,
2. Risk of trial and error approach to fail
and pleasure exclusively?
3. Correct identification of action that can
(a) Philosophical ambition
result in most common good
(b) Worldly wisdom
(c) An unhealthy soul
given below:
(d) Exceptional desires
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
35. Which of the following legal right is given
(c) 1 and 3 only
by a patent?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Exclude others from making, selling, or
33. A company develops a novel design of using the invention
computer table, the process of (b) Exclude others from improving on the
manufacturing it and gives it a unique invention
name. Which of the following statements (c) Exclude others from determining the
about intellectual property rights applicable operating principles of the invention
are correct? (d) Exclude others from learning about the
(a) Process of manufacturing is qualified invention
for trademark and name given to the
table is eligible for copyright 36. Who is a whistleblower?
(b) Process of manufacturing is qualified (a) A person who signals illegal or
for patent and name given to the table is unethical practice to a prescribed body
eligible for trademark (b) A subversive person spying on a
(c) Design is qualified for patent and name company
given to the table is eligible for (c) Usually a disgruntled ex-employee
trademark (d) An investigative journalist

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37. Which of the following is the first step in a Directions: Each of the next Eleven (11) items
company's attempt to improve business consists of two statements, one labelled as the
ethics within the company? ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II)’.
(a) Strict enforcement of ethics code You are to examine these two statements carefully
(b) Setting up of an ethics office and select the answer to these items using the
(c) Training the managers codes given below:
(d) Top management must adopt and Codes:
unconditionally support an explicit (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
corporate code of ethics individually true and Statement (II) is the
correct explanation of Statement (I)
38. Which of the following about business (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
ethics is correct? individually true but statement (II) is not the
(a) Create long term wealth correct explanation of statement (I)
(b) Increase the price during shortage of (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
supply (d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
(c) Focus on trust creation while pursuing
profit 40. Statement (I): People are called
(d) All of the above autonomous in post-conventional behaviour
of Kohlberg and Gilligan evolutionary
39. Which of the following factors measure theories.
deficiency in honesty? Statement (II): At post convention level
1. Presenting non-true and distorted results people do not think originally. They cannot
2. Indulging in judgments based on partial decide what is universally good principle.
truth
3. Sharing information with others 41. Statement (I): Ethical absolutism is a strict
4. Not serious about confidentiality form of universality of ethical decisions.
Select the correct answer using the codes Statement (II): Absolutism explains the
given below: core ethical values as global principles and
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only applicable for any individual professional.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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42. Statement (I): Ethics has its roots in the Statement (II): Professional societies are
idea of responsibility. not for profit organizations established to
Statement (II): Ethics and morals share serve the twin purposes of guiding
common premise of what is permissible and professionals and organizing community
not permissible. services.
43. Statement (I): Every engineer is expected

47. Statement (I): An employment contract
to have some moral standards irrespective of
between a company and an engineer applies
the role he/she plays.
only while the engineer is employed by the
Statement (II): Conscientiousness implies
company.
consciousness which means the sense of
Statement (II): Company may specify non-
awareness.
disclosure of trade secrets for a specified
44. Statement (I): In present working time.
environment engineers are under constant
pressure. 48. Statement (I): Intellectual Property rights
Statement (II): Engineers are required to are absolute irrevocable under any
satisfy the employer’s goals, not indulging circumstances.
in any fraud, not breaking confidentiality Statement (II): The most suitable
and violating patent rights etc. protection for user manuals is taking
45. Statement (I): Engineers shall not reveal copyrights.
information of their organization without the

prior consent of the client or employer. 49. Statement (I): Some risks depend solely on
Statement (II): Engineers shall not reveal how public uses the products and hence the
the information without prior permission of engineers need not be concerned with
employer even if authorized or required by damages that occur to the users.
law. Statement (II): The cost of a product

change is far higher than correcting defects
46. Statement (I): Professional societies have
in the product.
the obligation of presenting information to
the public regarding risks posed by new
technologies.
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50. Statement (I): One of the consequences of Statement (II): The Whistle Blowers
whistleblowing is to blacklist Protection Act aims to balance the need to
whistleblowers so they cannot obtain jobs in protect honest officials from undue
the same industry. harassment with protecting persons making
a public interest disclosure.
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ESE- 2020 (Prelims) - Offline Test Series Test- 2

SUBJECT: ETHICS AND VALUES IN ENGINEERING PROFESSION

Time Allowed: 60 Minutes Maximum Marks: 100

5. All items carry equal marks

9. Penalty for wrong answers:

DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO

01. Consider the statement, “Engineers should 2. Engineering Ethics is a descriptive

17. Consider the following statements: (a) 2, 3 and 4 only

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24. Which of the following factors support the (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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43. Statement (I): Every engineer is expected

45. Statement (I): Engineers shall not reveal copyrights.

information of their organization without the

employer even if authorized or required by damages that occur to the users.

law. Statement (II): The cost of a product

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