CONFIDENTIAL BUTHM Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA FINAL EXAMINATION SEMESTER II SESSION 2018/2019 COURSE NAME : ENGINEERS AND SOCIETY COURSE CODE : BEC 32202 PROGRAMME : BEF DATE : JUNE/JULY 2019 DURATION : 2HOURS INSTRUCTION : ANSWER THREE (3) QUESTIONS ONLY THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE (3) PAGES CONFIDENTIAL | TERBUKA |CONFIDENTIAL BFC 32202 a Q Q@ (a) (o) ©) (a) (b) (c) (a) (c) Engineering consulting firms get hired to perform work for many entities and types of clients, both in the private and public sectors. List THREE (3) potential clients of these firms. (GB marks) A fresh graduate civil engineer may face a dilemma in choosing to work either in a government agency or a private engineering firm, Distinguish FOUR (4) benefits of working in the public sector and FOUR (4) benefits of working in the private sector. (16 marks) The functions and perspectives of engineers and managers differ in the aspects of decision making. Explain both Proper Engineering Decisions (PED) and Proper Management Decisions (PMD). (6 marks) Define “humanising” in the built environment, (2 marks) The “CERES Principles” consists of ten principles with the aim to protect the environment by changing corporate environmental practices. Many organisations have adopted these principles as part of their code of corporate environmental ideals, Identify and discuss FIVE (5) “CERES Principles” that are related to the engineering professions (15 marks) “Green building” or “sustainable building” is one of the important concepts in lowering the negative impact of man-made structures towards the environment Interpret the benefits of green buildings in terms of environmental and economic aspects. (8 marks) Differentiate between “Research” and “Development”, (4 marks) Explain SIX (6) roles of engineers in Research and Development (R&D). (12 marks) Nowadays, several new innovations have been introduced in civil engineering field and considered sustainable that help to maintain and protect the environment. Explain THREE (3) new innovations in civil engineering. (9 marks) [TERBUKA CONFIDENTIAL 0CONFIDENTIAL BFC 32202 Qs (a) () © List FIVE (5) global challenges that civil engineers must overcome in their professions, (5 marks) “Offshoring” means getting work done in a different country and this work type has a high demand among civil engineers due to high salary paid. However, there are several risks and criticisms of this “offshoring”. Explain FIVE (5) adverse impacts of “offshoring” engineering jobs (10 marks) Many engineers have become leaders in the corporate world due to the similarities between engineers and corporate leaders in terms of their skills. Identify and explain FIVE (6) skills that both engineers and corporate leaders have in common. (10 marks) D OF QUESTIONS ~ CONFIDENTIAL