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INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN ELECTRICAL&ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING
EGR 2212: ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVES
FINAL EXAMINATION: MAY 2014 SESSION

Instructions: This paper consists of TWO (2) sections. Answer THREE (3) questions in SECTION
A and any ONE (1) question in SECTION B. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION A: (Answer all three questions from this section)

Question 1

(a) The sustainable development is based on the assumption that societies need to manage three types
of capitals. List all of them.
(3 marks)

(b) State two effect of „Good Governance‟.

(4 marks)

(c) The World Engineering Partnership for Sustainable Development (WEPSD) was formed and
they are responsible for Four areas. State all of them.
(8 marks)

(d) List down Six principles in sustainable design. (6 marks)

(e) There are many things that an engineer can do to promote sustainability. Give any Four
examples.
(4 marks)

[Total = 25 marks]
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Question 2

“Engineering is the application of Science to the common purpose of life”, quoted by Count
Rumford, Benjamin Thompson, 1753-1814.

(a) Give Five others definition of “Engineering”. (10 marks)

(b) Who is Engineer? (6 marks)

(c) State Four roles of an engineer. (4 marks)

(d) Describe the impact of an engineer to society as compared to other professionals. (5 marks)

[Total = 25 marks]

Question 3

Engineering ethics is the field that examines and sets the obligations by engineers to society, to their
clients and to the profession.

(a) All professional engineers in Malaysia must registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
and pass the examinations conducted by Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). Explain the
roles of IEM and BEM.
(6 marks)
(b) “For engineers, engineering ethics is not a topic separate from engineering, it is part of the
essence of engineering as it pertains to the professional responsibilities that the engineer has
with society.” Whitbeck, Caroline. (1995).
i. Define Environmental Ethics. (6 marks)
ii. Define Computer Ethics. (3 marks)

(c) In this era, computer security is a topic of concern in the field of Computer Ethics. The problem
is not so much the physical security but rather "logical security" which Spafford, Heaphy and
Ferbrache divide into five aspects. List all of them.
(5 marks)
(d) One of the key areas of computer ethics is "Unauthorized access". students are to suggest
example of wrongdoing and way to overcome them.
(5 marks)
[Total = 25 marks]

SECTION B: (Answer only ONE question from this section)

Question 4

Below are questions relating to job application, writing skills and job interview techniques.
(a) With reference to Figure Q4a, list down the expected job description of the two positions
advertised for:
i. Structural Engineer
ii. Draftsmen
(5+5 marks)
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(b) Referring to the job advertisement shown in Figure Q4b, write a one-page resume to apply the
job, assuming you are an engineer with some years of experience.
(10 marks)
(c) State the five common modes of job interviews which can be conducted.
(5 marks)

Vacancy

A Seremban based Engineering firm is looking

for the following candidates.

a) Structural Engineers:
- 1 to 3 years experiences.
- registered with BEM.
- able to work under pressure.
- fresh graduate is encouraged to
apply too.

b) Draftmen.
- able to use autocad.
- 3 to 5 years experiences.

Please email your resume to

tsperunding@gmail.com or fax to 06-6333721

Q4a
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PROJECT ENGINEER
Responsibilities
 In charge of structural design.
 To monitor, inspection and manage construction works.
 Liaise with authorities, developer and contractors.

Qualifications
 Degree in Civil Engineering.
 Able to communicate well
 Able to work independently and under pressure.

Contact us
Interested applicants may submit their detailed curriculum vitae,
passport-size photograph to the following address:

SIOW&SIOW HOLDINGS SDN BHD (017343-V)

th
Lot 111, 8 Floor,
Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Email: applns88@yahoo.com

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

Q4b

[Total = 25 marks]

Question 5

Oral presentation and report writing skills are important for engineers in pursuing their career.
Students are required to answer the following questions relating to such skills:

(a) List down seven common pitfalls by presenters during presentation.

(9 marks)
(b) In report writing, what should you insert in the main page? (9 marks)
(c) List down the steps involved in proper literature search. (7 marks)

[Total = 25 marks]

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