Chapter 1 - A Brief History

Question 1

OACETT was formed under the APEO in?

Answer 1

1961

Question 2

The original OACETT Act became law in Ontario in?

Answer 2

1984

Question 3

The OACETT ACT is:

a) Ontario Common law
b) Ontario Criminal Law
c) Ontario Statute Law
d) Ontario Law of Torts

Answer 3

Ontario statute Law

Question 4

List five characteristics of a professional organization or association

Answer 4

1. The professional association is incorporated.
2. The professional association has a clear administrative structure (Councils, by-law
   and regulation capability).
3. The professional association has clear objects (similar to those for business
   organizations).
4. The professional association has a mandatory registry for members.
5. The professional association sets and maintains standards of registration.
6. The professional association sets and maintains ethical and professional standards.
7. The professional association disciplines members if and when required.
8. The professional association has the legal right to designations and restriction on
   use by others.

Question 5

What are three of the eight objects or objectives of OACETT as written in the OACETT Act?

Answer 5

1. Establish, maintain, and conduct for the purpose of granting membership & registration to persons who qualify
2. Maintain discipline among members
3. Assist members in advancing skills, knowledge & proficiency
4. Establish & maintain consistent registration requirements
5. Establish & enforce high ethical standards
6. Accept donations/gifts
7. Cooperate with other organizations with similar objectives

Question 6

List three of the six sets of documents that are used to govern OACETT

Answer 6

1. The OACETT Act
2. The Corporations Act
3. OACETT By-law
4. OACETT Policies
5. Rules of OACETT’s Boards
6. Administrative guidelines

Question 7

What is the purpose of the OACETT By-law?

Answer 7

Set of internal rules that operationalize the OACETT Act

Question 8

List three parts of the overall structure of OACETT

Answer 8

Any of: Members, Council, OAB, IETO, PASB, OACETT Regional Councils, Chapters

Question 9

How many different designations can currently be conferred by OACETT on its members upon registration? List the designations.

Answer 9

2 - C.E.T. & C.TECH.

Question 10

Persons who are registered by OACETT as Certified Engineering Technologists have a restrictive right under the OACETT Act to use the designation C.E.T. This means that

Answer 10

No other persons can use the abbreviation C.E.T. after their name

Question 11

When can a member start using the designation?

Answer 11

A member can begin to use the designation when they have completed all certification requirements and have been advised they may do so by the Registrar.

Question 12

What national association does OACETT belong to?

Answer 12

Technology Professionals Canada (TPC)

Question 13

What is the name of OACETT’s professional journal?

Answer 13

The Ontario Technologist

Question 14

Briefly describe the design of the Engineering Technology Ring and the meaning
behind the design

Answer 14

Symbol of certification
Five gears holding up Canadian Flag
Symbolizes integration of Engineering/Applies Science team