Practice EXAM

Question 1

According to the lecturer on Consulting Engineering Practice, the most profitable type of consulting contract is:

A a formal selection process B a direct appointment
C a lowest bid
D a government request for proposal (RFP)

Answer 1

B a direct appointment

Question 2

Rights based ethics imply

a) establishing more clearly the rights of the ruling class
b) allowing full participation and liberty to all persons in society
c) maintaining peace and order by giving government or similar group absolute authority
d) permitting the moral rights of others to be violated to preserve at all costs the greater good for all

Answer 2

b) allowing full participation and liberty to all persons in society

Question 3

John Stuart Mills utilitarian theory of ethics characterizes the moral worth of actions in terms of the

a) duty we have to perform actions for the good of society
b) judgment we must make based on measureable standard about what is good
c) virtue we must possess, embodied in ones character, for determining ethical behavior
d) judgment that one’s actions should maximize human pleasure

Answer 3

d) judgment that one’s actions should maximize human pleasure

Question 4

Teleological ethics is an approach that

A) seek foremost to determine the proper goal or end of what we are doing
B) emphasizes the rules and consequences of what we do
C) relies solely on a person’s intention to do the right and virtuous thing
D) focuses chiefly on whether the person acting is expressing good character and moral virtue

Answer 4

A seek foremost to determine the proper goal or end of what we are doing

Question 5

Contractual disputes of a technical nature may be most expeditiously and effectively solved through

A a lawsuit
B court appeals
C contract renegotiations
D arbitration

Answer 5

d) arbitration

Question 6

What is the most important criteria when a consulting engineer is being considered for a consulting engineering contract?

A the fees charged charged
B work proposal
C reputation
D size of the company

Answer 6

C reputation

Question 7

The most important reason for a professional engineer to follow the code of ethics is to

A aid in avoiding professional misconduct
B enhance the image of professional engineering
C help to avoid conflict of interests
D promote public trust in professional engineering

Answer 7

d) promote public trust in professional engineering

Question 8

According to the lecturer, what is the main purpose of an organization’s Media Relations department

A to advertise the organizations products to the public

B to keep the organization up to date on current media technology

C to inform the public about the organization

D to keep the organization abreast of changing public opinion

Answer 8

C to inform the public about the organization

Question 9

During what period in history did engineering join the ranks of the professional world

A Greek (600 BCE)

B Roman (200 BCE- 200 CE)

C Renaissance (1300-1600 CE)

D Industrial revolution (1800 CE)

Answer 9

D Industrial revolution (1800 CE)

Question 10

In Ontario, which legislation recognizes Trade Union

A employment relations act
B Canadian labour code
C collective bargaining act
D labour relations act

Answer 10

D labour relations act

Question 11

Directors of a corporation

A may act in their own best interest if they are also shareholders

B must now have been bankrupt or be bankrupt

C must be Canadian residents at time of becoming directors

D can be any age

Answer 11

C must be Canadian residents at time of becoming directors

Question 12

Royal commissions established to determine the cause of the first failure of the quebec bridge identified serious deficiencies in the design and construction of the bridge. Which one of the following as identified?

A incomplete engineering drawings

B unskilled labor force

C inferior materials

D the loads were underestimated

Answer 12

D the loads were underestimated

Question 13

PEO operates under authority of following legislation

A Canada engineers Act

B Ontario Engineering Professional Practice Act

C Canadian Professional Organization Act

D Professional Engineer’s Act of Ontario

Answer 13

D Professional Engineer’s Act of Ontario

Question 14

For construction project,s Environmental Protection Act requires audits

A up until demolition or construction ends

B starting at demolition or construction and retention for 5 years

C Records to be retained for 7 years

D prior to demolition and construction and retention for 5 years

Answer 14

D prior to demolition and construction and retention for 5 years

Question 15

If an action you take could affect the environment, your first responsibility is to

A report to the ministry of the environment

B seek advice of an environmental lawyer

C know the environmental law

D inform the local municipality

Answer 15

C know the environmental law

Question 16

What did the amendments made to the Professional Engineers Act in October 2010 do?

A mandated that professional engineers involved in management pass a course in public relations

B required that those offering engineering services tot eh public hold a certificate of authorization

C Directed that engineering companies obtain a certificate of environmental stewardship

D required that those teaching university engineering courses obtain a P. Eng

Answer 16

B required that those offering engineering services tot eh public hold a certificate of authorization

Question 17

The university that you are attending has a breach of computer system by a disgruntled computer operator and the academic records of its students are stolen. What must the university do according to privacy legislation?

A dismiss the employee

B hire a better computer security firm

C notify the students

D upgrade their computer software

Answer 17

C notify the students

Question 18

The code of ethics states that “ a practioner shall regard the practioners duty to public welfare as paramount.” In the event of a breach of this clause by professional engineer, which one of the following clauses from Section 72 of Ontario Regulation 941, Professional misconduct, would most likely support a charge of professional misconduct brought against the professional engineer?

A failure to make reasonable provision for the safeguarding of life, health or property of a person who may be affected by the work for which the practitioner may be responsible

B failure to act to correct or report a situation that the practitioner believes may endanger the safety or the welfare of the public

C failure to make responsible provision for complying with applicable statutes, regulations, standards, codes, by law and rules in connection with work being undertaken by or under responsibility of the practitioner

D failure by a practitioner to abide by the terms, conditions, or limitations of the practitioners license, provincial license, limited license, temporary license or certificate

Answer 18

A failure to make reasonable provision for the safeguarding of life, health or property of a person who may be affected by the work for which the practitioner may be responsible

Question 19

Code of Ethics can be best described as

A a legal document enforceable by law

B a collection of statues which provides guidance for setting fees

C a series of requirements based on writings of Kant

D a document which enshrines principles of professional conduct

Answer 19

D a document which enshrines principles of professional conduct

Question 20

In a negligence and negligent misrepresentation case the main objective of the hearing is to:

A punish the defendant

B ensure that the plaintiff is exonerated

C restore the plaintiff monetarily

D allot damages to the defendant

Answer 20

C restore the plaintiff monetarily

Question 21

If an action you take could affect the environment, your first responsibility is to

A report to the ministry of the environment

B seek advice of an environmental lawyer

C know the environmental law

D inform the local municipality

Answer 21

C know the environmental law

Question 22

You are using the CAPC model as a guide in a crisis situation. Which of the following actions is not part of the CAPC model?

A be Caring
B show Action
C add Perspective
D be in Control

Answer 22

d) be in control

Question 23

the role of an employer as stated by Ontario health and safety act includes all of the following except

A establishing a health and safety policy program
B supplying workers with the necessary safety equipment
C making sure workers use safety equipment properly
D providing information on hazards in the workplace

Answer 23

c) making sure workers use safety equipment properly

Question 24

After labor negotiations broke down, a power utility locked out their workers after they had done the following 4 steps. Which of these steps made the lockout illegal?

A They locked the workers out after 7 days

B they banned pickets from their plant

C they obtained a no-board report

D they hired replacement workers immediately

Answer 24

B they banned pickets from their plant

Question 25

Which of the following issues is NOT addressed by civil law

A forgery of documents

B negligence

C breach of contract

D personal injury

Answer 25

A forgery of documents

Question 26

Which one of the following clauses from the Code of Ethics, if breached, is unlikely to be considered professional misconduct?

A a practitioner should endeavor to keep their license permanently displayed in the practitioner’s place of business

B a practitioner must disclose immediately to the practitioner’s client any interest, direct or indirect, that might be construed as prejudicial in any way to the professional judgement of the practitioner in rendering service to the client.

C a practitioner must co-operate in working with other professional engaged on a project

D a practitioner shall maintain the honor and integrity of the practitioner’s profession without fear or favour expose before the proper tribunals unprofessional, dishonest or unethical conduct by any other practitioner.

Answer 26

A a practitioner should endeavor to keep their license permanently displayed in the practitioner’s place of business

Question 27

Employment standards act is administered by

A ministry of Labor

B ministry of economic development

C industry Canada

D ministry of employment

Answer 27

A ministry of Labor

Question 28

In the lemonade stand example from the lecture on entrepreneurship, the variable cost is the

A pitcher
B lemons
C labour
D sign

Answer 28

B lemons

Question 29

Property that is pledged by a borrower to lender in case the borrower CANNOT pay back a loan to?

A cost
B collateral
C debt covenants
D venture capital

Answer 29

B collateral