Q 61-Q 80

 Q61

An engineer knowingly signs a document that contains assumptions they have not verified.

What is the issue?

A. Acceptable

B. Breach of professional responsibility

C. Client responsibility

D. Contractor responsibility

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Q62

An engineer is asked to support a decision that benefits the employer but compromises public safety.

What should they do?

A. Support employer

B. Refuse and prioritize public safety

C. Stay neutral

D. Delegate decision

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Q63

An engineer publicly criticizes a colleague without evidence.

What is the concern?

A. Acceptable

B. Unprofessional conduct

C. Legal only

D. No issue

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Q64

An engineer ignores a requirement for continuing professional development.

What is the impact?

A. No impact

B. Reduced competence and professional violation

C. Client issue

D. Employer issue

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Q65

An engineer fails to act when witnessing harassment in the workplace.

What is the issue?

A. Acceptable

B. Failure to uphold professional standards

C. Legal only

D. Client issue

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Q66

An engineer exaggerates the safety of a design to reassure a client.

This is:

A. Acceptable

B. Misrepresentation

C. Ethical only

D. Client responsibility

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Q67

An engineer avoids reporting a minor safety issue to prevent project delays.

What is the correct interpretation?

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical violation

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue

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Q68

An engineer relies on outdated knowledge instead of updating skills.

What is the issue?

A. Acceptable

B. Competence violation

C. Client issue

D. Employer issue

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Q69

An engineer allows a junior staff member to perform work beyond their competence without supervision.

This is:

A. Acceptable

B. Professional misconduct

C. Efficient

D. Client issue

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Q70

An engineer knowingly participates in a project that harms the environment without raising concerns.

What is the issue?

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical violation

C. Legal only

D. Client responsibility

 

 

Q71

Engineer remains silent about unsafe condition due to fear.

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical violation

C. Client responsibility

D. Contractor responsibility

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Q72

Engineer complies with unethical client request.

A. Acceptable

B. Misconduct

C. Legal only

D. Business decision

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Q73

Engineer rationalizes minor dishonesty.

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical violation

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue

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Q74

Engineer assumes no harm = acceptable behavior.

A. Acceptable

B. Incorrect ethical reasoning

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue

Explanation: The correct answer is:

B. Incorrect ethical reasoning

Why?
In professional engineering ethics (e.g., under Professional Engineers Ontario guidelines), decisions must be based on duty, standards, and due diligence—not assumptions.

Saying “I assume no harm will occur” is problematic because:

• It replaces objective analysis with subjective belief

• It ignores the engineer’s duty to protect public safety

• It bypasses proper risk assessment and verification

Engineering ethics requires:

• Evidence-based judgment

• Compliance with codes and standards

• A precautionary approach when safety is uncertain

Why the other options are wrong:

• A. Acceptable → No, assumptions are not acceptable in safety-critical decisions

• C. Client issue → Responsibility cannot be shifted to the client

• D. Contractor issue → Same—ethical duty remains with the engineer

In short:
Assuming safety without verification is a clear ethical failure.

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Q75

Engineer ignores long-term risk.

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical failure

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue

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Q76

Engineer fails to act on moral responsibility.

A. Acceptable

B. Misconduct

C. Legal only

D. No issue

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Q77

Engineer prioritizes loyalty over ethics.

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical violation

C. Required

D. Client issue

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Q78

Engineer misleads unintentionally but does not correct.

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical violation

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue

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Q79

Engineer avoids responsibility through silence.

A. Acceptable

B. Ethical failure

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue

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Q80

Engineer follows unethical norm because “everyone does it.”

A. Acceptable

B. Not a valid defense

C. Client issue

D. Contractor issue