Module 2: Civil Engineers Code of Ethics

Question 1

what are the fundamental principles of code of ethics?

Answer 1

1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment
2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers/employees and clients
3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil engineering profession
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines

Question 2

what is Canon 1?

Answer 2

civil 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 duties

Question 3

what is Canon 2?

Answer 3

civil engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence

Question 4

what is Canon 3?

Answer 4

civil engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner

Question 5

what is Canon 4?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what is Canon 5?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what is Canon 6?

Answer 7

civil engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the civil engineering profession

Question 8

what is Canon 7?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

an act to repeal and replace Section 24 of Republic Act No. 544, entitled “An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines”

Answer 9

Republic Act No. 1582

Question 10

Republic Act No. 1582 is approved on _____

Answer 10

June 16, 1956