Law & Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
why are professionals special
A
Require professional judgment
Require formal education
self-regulation
beneficial effect on public
2
Q
what are simple ethical problems
A
Good vs Bad
3
Q
what are Hard Ethical Problems
A
good vs good
bad vs bad
4
Q
Key Ideas of EGBC Code of Ethics
A
- Act in fairness, courtesy, and in good faith.
- Be truthful, honest, and trustworthy.
- safeguard human life and the environment. (most important)
5
Q
Three essential elements of negligence
A
1) Defendant owed plaintiff a duty of care
2) Defendant breached duty through action or
inaction
3) Defendant’s breach caused injury to plaintiff
6
Q
Engineers granted exclusive rights of practice and
title under the…
A
Professional Governance Act (PGA)
7
Q
Required under Act to…
A
establish, maintain,
and enforce standards
8
Q
Members must…
A
self-regulate profession in the
public interest
9
Q
5 types of Intellectual Property
A
Copyright
Trademarks
Patents
Industrial Designs
Trade Secrets
