Professional Ethics MCQs

Answer all questions. Each question carries one mark and accounts for the
final examination.

1. Codes of ethics enable improved ethical behavior by,

a. Explaining the cost calculations in preparing bill of cost for surveys

b. Expanding the opportunity to behave unethically

c. Identifying the key concerns of the team work

d. Enhancing the knowledge of individuals or group

Answer d

2. …………………………….. state the moral responsibilities of surveyors as seen by the professional

and represented by professional society
a. Code of Ethics
b. Importance of code
c. Justification of code
d. Abuse of code

Answer a

3. Which among the following is/are true with respect to sound professional code
a. It will be clear and coherent
b. It will organize basic moral values applicable
c. It will provide helpful and reasonable guidance
d. All above

Answer d

4. What are the ethical Principles that adopted in Survey Associations and Surveyors;
i. Integrity ii. Independence
iii. Criticism iv. Public Interest
v. Nepotism

a. i ,ii & v
b. i , ii & iv
c. iii, iv & v
d. I, ii & iii
Answer b

5. When discharging duties as a Surveyor, it is important to know the ethical concerns on ;

a. Surveyors maintain confidentiality about the affairs of their current and former clients
and employers unless required by law to make disclosures;
b. Engage on conflicts of interest;
 c. No consideration about the environmental matters in their operations and activities;
d. Do not recognize the interests of the public when providing services to their clients or
employers; protect the interest of the public
Answer a
6. Which among the following term refers to the principles, values and beliefs which are right and
wrong behavior?

a. Customer satisfaction

b. Empowerment

c. Innovation

d. Ethics

Answer: d

7. Select the incorrect statement

a. Employers must encourage professional employees to maintain a high level of
professionalism
b. The surveyor shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the surveying profession
by interchanging information and experience with other surveyors.
c. The first duty of surveyors is normally to their clients or employers, but as professionals
they do not consider the concerns of the public.
d. The professional’s primary responsibility is to protect the welfare of the public, whether
or not the professional is paid.

Answer: c