Engineering Ethics

Question 1

To whom does an engineer have an ethical obligation to?

Answer 1

Society (public welfare), Employer and Clients, & Other Engineers (the profession)

Question 2

To whom does an engineer have the highest ethical obligation to?

Answer 2

Society (the safety and welfare of the public)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the NSPE Code of Ethics?

Answer 3

To give a standard by which to conduct ourselves as engineers to do our work ethically, lawfully, and professionally while also benefitting/furthering the engineering profession.

Question 4

Further explain Canon 1 (Hold Safety Paramount)

Answer 4

Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties.

Question 5

Further explain Canon 2 (Service With Competence)

Answer 5

Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.

Question 6

Further explain Canon 3 (Issue True Statements)

Answer 6

Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.

Question 7

Further explain Canon 4 (Act as a Faithful Agent)

Answer 7

Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.

Question 8

Further explain Canon 5 (Reputation by Merit)

Answer 8

Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.

Question 9

Further explain Canon 6 (Uphold Professional Honor)

Answer 9

Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption.

Question 10

Further explain Canon 7 (Continue Professional Development)

Answer 10

Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.

Question 11

Further explain Canon 8 (Treat All Persons Fairly)

Answer 11

Engineers shall, in all matters related to their profession, treat all persons fairly and encourage equitable participation without regard to gender or gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or family, marital, or economic status

Question 12

What does the acronym NSPE stand for?

Answer 12

National Society of Professional Engineers