Code of Ethics

Question 1

In practicing architecture, Members shall demonstrate a__________of reasonable care and competence and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing practicing in the same locality.

Answer 1

consistent pattern

Question 2

Members shall not engage in _____ or ______ in their professional activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, disability, caregiver status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Answer 2

harassment / discrimination

Question 3

Members shall not engage in conduct involving __________ of the rights of others.

Answer 3

wanton disregard

Question 4

Members shall not, in the conduct of their professional practice, knowingly violate the __________.

Answer 4

law

Question 5

Members shall neither offer nor make any payment or gift to a public official with the intent of ____________the official’s judgment in connection with an existing or prospective project in which the Members are interested.

Answer 5

influencing

Question 6

Members serving in a public capacity shall not accept _____or_____ which are intended to influence their judgment.

Answer 6

payments / gifts

Question 7

Members shall not engage in conduct involving __________.

Answer 7

fraud

Question 8

If, in the course of their work on a project, the Members become aware of a decision taken by their employer or client which violates any law or regulation and which will, in the Members’ judgment, materially affect adversely the safety to the public of the finished project, the Members shall: (a) (b) (c) ?

Answer 8

(a) advise their employer or client against the decision, (b) refuse to consent to the decision, and (c) report the decision to the local building inspector or other public official charged with the enforcement of the applicable laws and regulations, unless the Members are able to cause the matter to be satisfactorily resolved by other means.

Question 9

Members shall not counsel or assist a client in conduct that the architect knows, or reasonably should know, is __________.

Answer 9

fraudulent or illegal

Question 10

Members making public statements on architectural issues shall disclose when they are being ____________ for making such statements or when they have an economic interest in the issue.

Answer 10

compensated

Question 11

When performing professional services, Members shall make reasonable efforts to inform their clients of the potential __________ impacts or consequences the Member reasonably believes may occur as a result of work performed on behalf of the clients.

Answer 11

environmental

Question 12

In performing professional services, Members shall take into account applicable _____and______. Members may rely on the advice of other qualified persons as to the intent and meaning of such regulations.

Answer 12

laws / regulations

Question 13

Members shall undertake to perform professional services only when they, together with those whom they may engage as consultants, are qualified by ____,____,or____ in the specific technical areas involved.

Answer 13

education / training / experience

Question 14

Members shall not materially alter the _____or_____ of a project without the client’s consent.

Answer 14

scope / objectives

Question 15

A Member shall not render professional services if the Member’s professional __________ could be affected by responsibilities to another project or person, or by the Member’s own interests, unless all those who rely on the Member’s judgment consent after full disclosure.

Answer 15

judgment

Question 16

When acting by agreement of the parties as the independent interpreter of building contract documents and the judge of contract performance, Members shall render decisions __________.

Answer 16

impartially

Question 17

Members shall not intentionally or recklessly __________ existing or prospective clients about the results that can be achieved through the use of the Members’ services, nor shall the Members state that they can achieve results by means that violate applicable law or this Code.

Answer 17

mislead

Question 18

Members shall not knowingly disclose information that would __________ affect their client or that they have been asked to __________, except as otherwise allowed or required by this Code or applicable law.

Answer 18

adversely / maintain in confidence

Question 19

Members having substantial information which leads to a reasonable belief that another Member has committed a __________ of this Code which raises a serious question as to that Member’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a Member, shall file a complaint with the National Ethics Council.

Answer 19

violation

Question 20

Members shall not sign or seal drawings, specifications, reports, or other professional work for which they do not have __________.

Answer 20

responsible control

Question 21

Members speaking in their professional capacity shall not knowingly make __________statements of material fact.

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

Members shall not make _____(3)_____ statements or claims about their professional qualifications, experience, or performance and shall accurately state the _____(2)_____ of their responsibilities in connection with work for which they are claiming credit.

Answer 22

misleading, deceptive, or false / scope and nature

Question 23

Members shall make __________ efforts to ensure that those over whom they have supervisory authority conform their conduct to this Code.

Answer 23

reasonable

Question 24

Members shall treat their colleagues and employees with __________, and provide an __________ working environment.

Answer 24

mutual respect / equitable

Question 25

Members who have agreed to work with individuals engaged in an architectural internship program or an experience requirement for licensure shall reasonably assist in __________ and __________ documentation in accordance with that program.

Answer 25

proper / timely

Question 26

Members shall __________ and __________ the professional contributions of their employees, employers, professional colleagues, and business associates.

Answer 26

recognize / respect

Question 27

Members leaving a firm shall not, without the __________ of their employer or partner, take designs, drawings, data, reports, notes, or other materials relating to the firm’s work, whether or not performed by the Member.

Answer 27

permission

Question 28

A Member shall not unreasonably __________ from a departing employee or partner to take copies of designs, drawings, data, reports, notes, or other materials relating to work performed by the employee or partner that are not confidential.

Answer 28

withhold permission

Question 29

Members shall consider with their clients the __________ effects of their project decisions.

Answer 29

environmental