Handouts

Question 1

When evaluating the relationship between professionals and the public, professionals must consider

Answer 1

1. Public Trust
2. Elitist Misperception
3. Monopoly Misperception
4. Public Expectations
5. Increased complexity and specialization
6. Accountability

Question 2

The Code of Ethics is enforced by the ___ and punishable by the ____

Answer 2

Association
Association or Provincial Law

Question 3

Code of ethics include duties to:

Answer 3

Society, employers, clients, colleagues, employees/subordinates, profession, oneself

Question 4

What duty do you owe society by CofE

Answer 4

protection of the public

Question 5

What duty do you owe employers/clients by CofE

Answer 5

Confidentiality, disclose conflict of interest

Question 6

What duty do you owe your colleagues by CofE?

Answer 6

Golden rule applies

Question 7

What duty do you owe your subordinates/employees by CofE?

Answer 7

integrity, honesty, fairness, objectivity

Question 8

What duty do you owe yourself under the CofE?

Answer 8

good pay, good work environment

Question 9

EGAD method for solving ethical dilemmas:

Answer 9

• Ethical issues: identify the main ethical issues in the problem
• Generate alternatives: find a nice alternative solution than the one proposed in the problem.
• Analysis: evaluate all solutions with respect to fairness, ethical theories, Code of Ethics
• Decision: choose the least negative alternative

Question 10

A professional attitude includes the following:

Answer 10

• time management
• accuracy (double check work)
• clarity (clear and concise communication)
• courtesy: positive and constructive conduct
• challenges: accept new challenges to develop skills & knowledge

Question 11

What is errors and omissions insurance formally called?

Answer 11

Liability Insurance

Question 12

Does approaching your Association with an illegal act constitute as whistleblowing?

Answer 12

No. It does not make the information public

Question 13

Does a letter of intent count as a contract?

Answer 13

No. It does not have all 5 elements of a contract (intent, capacity, consideration, acceptance, and legality)

Question 14

Three types of contract breech

Answer 14

1. inability (cannot preform duties - no money)
2. inadvertence (does not want to perform duties)
3. Disagreement
4. Lack of profit (cost more to do work than breech contract)

Question 15

Peral Evidence Rule

Answer 15

a law rule that assumed that prior evidence that is not included in the contract has been omitted for a reason and is therefore prohibited. If they wish to include other information they must amend the contract.

Question 16

What is concurrent liability in tort and contract

Answer 16

To be liable in both tort and breech of contract

Question 17

Enforcement means prosecuting people that

Answer 17

• practice engineering without a license
• utilize license professional titles
• offer licensed services without a certificate of authorization
• use a professional seal or stamp

Question 18

Discipline involves prosecuting licensed members who are guilty of:

Answer 18

professional misconduct, negligence, incompetence, corruption, breech of the Code of Ethics, Physical, Mental Incompetence, Conviction (serious offense)

Question 19

Stipulated Order

Answer 19

A simpler form of disciplinary hearing for less serious cases, The decision of guilt or innocence is decided by one representative and the result has no appeal process, Both parties agree to the outcome.

Question 20

Responsibilities of corporate, responsible member, and individual member on the Permit to Practice

Answer 20

Corporate: CEO must maintain the organizational structure and has overall responsibility
Responsible member: a senior member or full time employee must be responsible for direction and supervision of professional practice

Question 21

Will associations review your CPD activities?

Answer 21

They will do a sample population to check if people are doing CPD documentation

Question 22

Types of CPD activities

Answer 22

• Professional practice (actual work)
• Formal Activity (formal course or training)
• Informal Activity (self-directed study or presentations)
• Participation (acting in committees or acting in a mentor program)
• Presentation (presentation and preparation hours are recognized)
• Contribution (writing papers, patents, text)

Question 23

Is omitting the seal on final documents an offense in the Act?

Answer 23

Yes