All professional engineers should have the same responsibilities to the profession

False
An important part of an engineering ethics is to punish wrongdoing
False
Ethical dilemmas are situations where moral reasons come into conflict
True
Casual and Legal responsibility are usually the same
False
Public good is part of being a professional
True
Hold paramount means you always follow that statement
False
Inspiration is one of the essential roles of engineering codes
True
Engineering societies can revoke the right to practice engineering in the U.S.
False
Engineering Codes are difficult to change
False
NSPE says an engineer should act as a faithful agent for each employer
True
NSPE says that all whistle blowers should be open
False
IEEE says engineers should only have to avoid real conflicts of interest
True
IEEE says you should reject bribery in all forms
True
Most ethical theories have more than one version
True
Utilitarianism gives some preference to your own corporation
False
Liberty Rights places duties on other people not to interfere with your freedoms
True
Ethical Egoism says that each ought always and only to promote their own self-interest
False
Safety is the same for all people
False
Increased safety in a design will always increase the cost of the product
False
The design engineer is the main source of what should information should be kept
confidential
False
Trade secrets can be reverse engineered
False
Federal Law governs the ownership of patents
False
The standard for truthfulness is similar for both everyday life and engineering
False
ASCE was the first engineering society to try and protect the environment
True
Human centered ethics does not require a long-term view
False
Corporations and engineers should retain the same practices endorsed at home in other
nations
False
Lower safety standards can be ethical in less developed countries
True
Our authors consider technology to be value-laden
False
Civil Law focuses on punishment
False
Moral autonomy will not always lead to the same solution to a moral problem
False
Rights and duty ethics always give equal consideration to everyone affected
True
Act-Utilitarianism was developed before rule-utilitarianism
False
A canon of the NSPE codes says that you should enhance the honor and reputation of the
profession
True
Ethical theories and codes rank the most of the relevant moral considerations in order of
importance
True
Even the appearance of a conflict of interest is considered unethical by the engineering codes
True
Rule-utilitarianism gives preference to members of their own corporations
False
Privileged information is the same as confidential information
False
The manner in which information is presented can greatly influence how risks are perceived
True
The acceptability of risks can be affected by how much we pay people
True
The right of conscientious refusal is a second-order right
True
The standard of truthfulness in engineering is the same as in everyday life
False
It is a federal crime to knowingly manufacture and sell a product that is dangerous
True
Strict legal liability means that proof of negligence is required
False
Utilitarianism gives equal consideration to everyone affected
True
Utilitarianism does not usually adopt a long-term view
False
Rights-ethics does not allow for benefits to accrue to one party and the risks of to another
True
Codes are best for giving specific guidance for specific problems
False
Engineers have different rights depending on their individual contracts
True
Codes should have a high tolerance for self-criticism
True
Informed consent only requires we present the information requested
False
Engineers can go to jail for a negligent design that leads to death
False
Engineering code says it's not mandatory to whistle blow on a firm you do not work for
False
The authors definition of whistle blowing does not require that the whistle blower was
correct
False
Safety factor (C/D) is usually a good indication of the possibility of failure
True
Market mechanisms can be and are used to help the environment
True
Confidentiality does not prevent whistleblowing in most legal cases
True
You need documentation for whistleblowing according to the authors
False
Everyone should solve the same moral dilemma the same way
False
The engineering professional does not fill all of the requirements for self-regulation
True
Casual and moral responsibility can be different
True
In codes "shall" means that an action is morally mandatory
True
The NSPE says that anonymous whistleblowing is acceptable
True
Safety is always an objective matter
False
Risks include both danger of bodily harm and or economic loss
True
Strict legal liability means that proof of defects or negligence in design is required
True
All ethical theories leave considerable room for self-interest
False
Professional and Business ethics can be equated
False
Safety can be an objective matter
True
The majority of engineers are not required to be registered
True
Trade secrets can protect software after it's been made public
False
Workers in less economically developed countries are often willing to take greater risks
True
All nature-centered ethics require a long-term view
True
Expert witnesses have more freedom than an eyewitness
True
Patents can last indefinitely
False
Trade secrets have limited legal protection under criminal law
False
Computer hardware cannot be protected by patents
False
Source code can be copyrighted
True
Common law focuses on correcting wrongs
False
Egocentric ethics regards all living organisms as having inherent worth
True
Engineers in the fulfillment of their professional duties must carefully consider the safety,
health and welfare of the public. False

Engineers may perform services outside of their areas of competence as long as they
inform their employer or client of this fact. False

Engineers may issue subjective and partial statements if such statements are in writing
and consistent with the best interests of their employer, client or the
public. False

Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. True

Engineers shall not be required to engage truthful acts when required to protect the
public health safety and welfare. False

Engineers may not be required to follow the provisions of state or federal law when such
actions could endanger or compromise their employer or their client's interests. False

If engineers' judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or property,

they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate. True

Engineers may review but shall not approve those engineering documents that are in
conformity with applicable standards. False

Engineers shall not reveal facts, data or information without the prior consent of the client
or employer except as authorized or required by law or this Code. True

Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in business ventures with
any person or firm that they believe is engaged in fraudulent or dishonest enterprise,
unless such enterprise or activity is deemed consistent with applicable state or federal
law. False

Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code, following a period of
thirty days during which the violation is not corrected, shall report thereon to appropriate
professional bodies and, when relevant, also to public authorities, and cooperate with the
proper authorities in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required. False

Engineers shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience

in the specific technical fields involved. True

Engineers shall not affix their signatures to plans or documents dealing with subject
matter in which they lack competence, but may affix their signatures to plans or
documents not prepared under their direction and control where the engineer has a good
faith belief that such plans or documents were competently prepared by another
designated party. False

Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for coordination of an

entire project and shall sign and seal the engineering documents for the entire project,
including each technical segment of the plans and documents. False

Engineers shall strive to be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements or

testimony, with primary consideration for the best interests of the engineer's client or
employer. The engineer's reports shall include all relevant and pertinent information in
such reports, statements or testimony, which shall bear the date on which the engineer was
retained by the client to prepare the reports. False

Engineers may express publicly technical opinions that are founded upon knowledge of
the facts and competence in the subject matter. True

Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on technical matters that

are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they have prefaced their comments
by explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf they are speaking, and by
revealing the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters. True

Engineers may not participate in any matter involving a conflict of interest if it could
influence or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services. False

Engineers shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one
party for services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the
circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties. True

Engineers shall not solicit but may accept financial or other valuable consideration,
directly or indirectly, from outside agents in connection with the work for which they are
responsible, if such compensation is fully disclosed. False

Engineers in public service as members, advisors or employees of a governmental or quasi

governmental body or department may participate in decisions with respect to
services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private or public
engineering practice as long as such decisions do not involve technical engineering matters for
which they do not possess professional competence. False

Engineers shall not solicit or accept a contract from a governmental body on which a
principal or officer of their organization serves as a member. True

Engineers shall not intentionally falsify their qualifications or actively permit written
misrepresentation of their or their associate's qualifications. Engineers may accept credit
for previous work performed where the work was performed during the peri
od the engineer was employed by the previous employer. Brochures or other presentations
incident to the solicitation of employment shall specifically indicate the work performed
and the dates the engineer was employed by the firm. False

Engineers shall not offer, give, solicit, or receive, either directly or indirectly, any
contribution to influence the award of a contract by a public authority, or which may be
reasonably construed by the public as having the effect or intent of influencing the award
of a contract unless such contribution is made in accordance with applicable federal or
state election campaign finance laws and regulations. False

Engineers shall acknowledge their errors after consulting with their employer or client. False