190+ Professional Ethics in Engineering Solved MCQs

101.

Controller of Examinations can not be held legally responsible, although he is        Responsible .

A. moral
B. self
C. private
D. all the above
Answer» A. moral
102.

Courage to accept the mistakes will ensure success in the efforts in future         

A. conscientiousness
B. blameworthy
C. stakeholder
D. specific obligations
Answer» A. conscientiousness
103.

The project is usually executed in                          

A. partial ignorance
B. standard experiment
C. engineering experiment
D. experiment
Answer» C. engineering experiment
104.

                continually the progress and gaining new knowledge are needed before, during, and after execution of project

A. experiment
B. monitoring
C. engineering
D. planning
Answer» B. monitoring
105.

             is practiced in medical experimentation

A. informed consent
B. engineering
C. ethics
D. morals
Answer» C. ethics
106.

Conscientious moral commitment means

A. be accountable for the results of the project
B. comprehensive perspective on relevant information
C. being sensitive to full range of moral values and responsibilities relevant to the prevailing situation
D. prepare for the unexpected outcomes, in the actual field environments
Answer» A. be accountable for the results of the project
107.

Conscientious moral commitment means

A. being sensitive to full range of moral values and responsibilities relevant to the prevailing situation
B. the willingness to develop the skill and put efforts needed to reach the best balance possible among those considerations
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. the willingness to develop the skill and put efforts needed to reach the best balance possible among those considerations
108.

The term Accountability means           

A. conscientious commitment to live by moral values
B. being sensitive to full range of moral values and responsibilities relevant to the prevailing situation
C. the willingness to develop the skill and put efforts needed to reach the best balance possible among those considerations
D. the capacity to understand and act on moral reasons
Answer» A. conscientious commitment to live by moral values
109.

The term Accountability means:

A. willingness to submit one‟s actions to moral scrutiny and be responsive to the assessment of others
B. the willingness to develop the skill and put efforts needed to reach the best balance possible among those considerations
C. )conscientious commitment to live by moral values
D. being sensitive to full range of moral values and responsibilities relevant to the prevailing situation
Answer» A. willingness to submit one‟s actions to moral scrutiny and be responsive to the assessment of others
110.

                 includes being answerable for meeting specific obligations.

A. conscientious
B. commitment
C. accountability
D. responsibility
Answer» B. commitment
111.

The              exhibit, rights, duties, and obligations of the members of a profession and a professional society.

A. accountability
B. codes of ethics
C. responsibility
D. commitment
Answer» C. responsibility
112.

             reduces the production costs and at the same time, the quality is achieved easily.

A. globalization
B. standardization
C. © specification
D. competitiveness
Answer» A. globalization
113.

The                    in engineering practices stresses the necessity of laws and regulations.

A. standardization
B. experimentation
C. balance outlook on law
D. competition
Answer» A. standardization
114.

            when enforced effectively produce benefits.

A. globalization
B. standardization
C. © both a & b
D. good laws
Answer» A. globalization
115.

             are needed to provide a minimum level of compliance.

A. standardization
B. laws
C. © specification
D. none of the above
Answer» A. standardization
116.

                   have become relevant with the development of the world trade.

A. international standards
B. glbalization
C. © quality of service
D. safety
Answer» D. safety
117.

                 is discourage to act immorally.

A. honesty
B. deterrence
C. © discipline
D. human values
Answer» C. © discipline
118.

A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of all employees is called

A. code of ethics
B. word of ethics
C. © ethical dilemma
D. work standards
Answer» C. © ethical dilemma
119.

The HR policy which is based on the philosophy of the utmost good for the greatest number of people is covered under the

A. utilitarian approach
B. approach based on rights
C. approach based on justice
D. none of the above
Answer» C. approach based on justice
120.

Which of the following is not usually the objective of a code of ethics?

A. to create an ethical workplace
B. to evaluate the ethical components of the proposed actions of the employees
C. © to improve the public image of the company
D. to enhance the profits of the business continuously
Answer» C. © to improve the public image of the company
121.

Which of the following is not a core principle of the Society for Human Resource Management’s Code of Ethics?

A. professional responsibility
B. fairness and justice
C. © professional development
D. none of the above
Answer» B. fairness and justice
122.

Which of the following factors shapes the ethical behaviour of the members of an organization?

A. the supervisor’s behaviour
B. organizational culture
C. © code of ethics
D. all of the above
Answer» B. organizational culture
123.

The Primary aspects of codes of ethics is to provide the basic framework for                    for a profession.

A. codes of conduct
B. ethical judgment (c ) standards
D. ethical principals
Answer» D. ethical principals
124.

The codes of ethics propagated by professional societies play a variety of roles. They are           

A. inspiration
B. guidance
C. © support to responsible conduct
D. education and promotion (e ) all the above
Answer» B. guidance
125.

The standards are framed by companies for their in-house use that is _         

A. internal use
B. external use
C. ) interchangeability
D. ease of handling
Answer» A. internal use
126.

Standards ensure a _                   and hence facilitate more realistic trade-off decisions.

A. measure of quality
B. reduce variety
C. balance competition
D. none of the above
Answer» A. measure of quality
127.

Moral responsibility of engineers is not merely following the         _ and their emphasis should go beyond that, especially during the technological development activities.

A. laws
B. rules
C. © practice
D. all the above
Answer» A. laws
128.

A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of all employees is called

A. codes of ethics
B. word of ethics
C. ethical dilemma
D. none of the above
Answer» C. ethical dilemma
129.

             is done till the component fails

A. simulation testing
B. prototype testing
C. destructive testing
D. testing
Answer» C. destructive testing
130.

               is done on a proportional scale model with all vital components fixed in the system

A. simulation testing
B. prototype testing
C. destructive testing
D. testing
Answer» B. prototype testing
131.

               is most common method of analysis

A. fault tree analysis
B. event tree analysis
C. fmea
D. scenario analysis
Answer» A. fault tree analysis
132.

A              is a synopsis of events or conditions leading to an accident and subsequent loss.

A. scenario
B. exposure
C. testing
D. faults
Answer» A. scenario
133.

In                  method , various parts of components of the systems and their modes are studied.

A. fault tree analysis
B. event tree analysis
C. fmea
D. scenario analysis
Answer» A. fault tree analysis
134.

FMEA is defined as a systematic tool to

A. identify possible failure modes in the products/process
B. to understand failure mechanism (process that leads to failure)
D. all the above
Answer» B. to understand failure mechanism (process that leads to failure)
135.

             is a cross-functional team management

A. fmea
B. fault tree analysis
C. event tree analysis
D. scenario analysis
Answer» A. fmea
136.

               is a qualitative method and was originated by Bell Telephones

A. fmea
B. fault tree analysis
C. event tree analysis
D. scenario analysis
Answer» A. fmea
137.

                         method illustrates the sequence of outcomes which may occur after the occurrence of selected initial event.

A. fmea
B. fault tree analysis
C. event tree analysis
D. scenario analysis
Answer» A. fmea
138.

             method uses technology-based deductive logic.

A. fmea
B. fault tree analysis
C. event tree analysis
D. scenario analysis
Answer» A. fmea
139.

The conditions referred to as „safe exit‟ is/are:

A. the product, when it fails, should fail safely
B. the product, when it fails, can be abandoned safely (c )the user can safely escape the product
D. all the above
Answer» B. the product, when it fails, can be abandoned safely (c )the user can safely escape the product
140.

To access public risk            are estimated.

A. loss of senses
B. loss of earning capability
C. loss of voluntary activities
D. loss on assets and correction costs
Answer» C. loss of voluntary activities
141.

             is the involvement of people in risky actions, although they know that these actions are unsafe

A. voluntary risk
B. involuntary risk
C. faulty risk
D. emergency risk
Answer» A. voluntary risk
142.

                   is tendency to support and cooperate with colleagues

A. confidentiality
B. commitment
C. collegiality
D. responsibility
Answer» A. confidentiality
143.

      is an obligation to fullfill his/her contractual duties to the employer

A. collegiality
B. agency loyalty (c)attitude loyalty
D. supreme loyalty
Answer» A. collegiality
144.

             is concerned with the attitudes, emotions, and a sense of personal identity

A. collegiality
B. agency loyalty (c)attitude loyalty
D. supreme loyalty
Answer» A. collegiality
145.

               is necessary to ensure progress in action.

A. collegiality
B. agency loyalty (c)attitude loyalty
D. authority
Answer» A. collegiality
146.

                 is the authority exercised within the organization

A. agency authority
B. institutional authority
C. expert authority
D. attitude authority
Answer» A. agency authority
147.

                   is the possession of special knowledge, skills and competence to perform a job thoroughly.

A. agency authority
B. institutional authority
C. expert authority
D. attitude authority
Answer» A. agency authority
148.

                   is done by the trade union for improving the economic interests of the worker members

A. authority
B. loyalty
C. collective bargaining
D. collegiality
Answer» A. authority
149.

          means keeping the information on the employer and clients, as secrets

A. authority
B. loyalty
C. collective bargaining
D. confidentiality
Answer» A. authority
150.

           is available and accessed by virtue of privilege.

A. privileged information
B. proprietary information
C. confidential information
D. collective information
Answer» A. privileged information
151.

                   is owned by the organization

A. privileged information
B. proprietary information
C. confidential information
D. collective information
Answer» A. privileged information
152.

                     occurs when employee has more than one interest

A. conflict of interest
B. excitement
C. confusion
D. dilemma
Answer» C. confusion
153.

               is a situation when a person is working as employee for two different companies in the spare time.

A. moonlighting
B. actual conflict of interest
D. potential conflict of interest
Answer» A. moonlighting
154.

               may be committed by wrong actions of a person through one’s lawful employment .

A. moonlighting
B. actual conflict of interest
C. apparent conflict of interest
D. occupational crime
Answer» C. apparent conflict of interest
155.

                 is called as white collared crime

A. bribery
B. occupational crime
C. computer crime
D. environment crime
Answer» C. computer crime
156.

                 means simply spying for company or personal benefits

A. occupational crime
B. computer crime
C. moonlighting
D. industrial espionage
Answer» A. occupational crime
157.

             are defined as moral entitlements that place obligations on other people to treat one with dignity and respect.

A. human rights
B. employee rights
C. employer rights
D. professional rights
Answer» A. human rights
158.

               are moral and legal rights that are obtained by the status of being employee.

A. human rights
B. employee rights
C. employer rights
D. professional rights
Answer» B. employee rights
159.

           is a morally unjust treatment of people in the workplace.

A. discrimination
B. integrity
C. humanity
D. dignity
Answer» A. discrimination
160.

                     is defined as conveying information by an employee on an important moral problem to somebody in a position to take actions on the problem.

A. affirmative actions
B. whistle blowing
C. preferential treatment
D. integrity
Answer» A. affirmative actions
161.

The person or organization, who receives the information, is in a position to remedy the problem or alert the affected parties is called as                

A. recipient
B. agent
C. internal
D. external
Answer» C. internal
162.

The person disclosing the information may be a current or former employee or a person having a close link to the organization is called as          

A. recipient
B. agent
C. internal
D. external
Answer» A. recipient
163.

                 permits people to have fully independent ownership for their innovation.

A. standards
B. right to act
C. intellectual property
D. right to equal
Answer» A. standards
164.

                       is a contract between the individual (inventor) and the society (all other).

A. trademark
B. copyright
C. trade secret
D. patents
Answer» A. trademark
165.

                 is a wide identity of specific good and services, permitting differences to be made among different trades.

A. trademark
B. copyright
C. trade secret
D. patents
Answer» A. trademark
166.

                  means integration of countries through commerce, transfer of technology, and exchange of information and culture.

A. mnc
B. globalization
C. standardization
D. business
Answer» A. mnc
167.

Organisations who have established business in more than one country, are called                

A. multinational corporation
B. non-profit corporation
C. partnership corporation
D. proprietorship corporation
Answer» A. multinational corporation
168.

              is a process of moving technology to a new setting and implementing it there

A. globalization
B. standardization
C. technology transfer
D. appropriate technology
Answer» A. globalization
169.

Identification, transfer, and implementation of most suitable technology for a set of new situations, is called              

A. globalization
B. standardization
C. technology transfer
D. appropriate technology
Answer» C. technology transfer
170.

Flixborough accident in 1974 in U.K. when certain modifications carried out in the plant led to the leakage and explosion of            

A. propylene
B. poly chloride
C. cyclohexane
D. sodium hydroxide
Answer» A. propylene
171.

The organizations may practice laws of the home country, without adjustments to the host culture is called              

A. ethical pluralism
B. ethical egoism
C. ethical relativism
D. ethical absolutism
Answer» B. ethical egoism
172.

                  is the study of moral issues concerning the environment

A. environmental ethics
B. computer ethics
C. business ethics
D. duty ethics
Answer» C. business ethics
173.

              is the study of moral perspectives, beliefs, or attitudes concerning those issues.

A. environmental ethics
B. computer ethics
C. business ethics
D. duty ethics
Answer» C. business ethics
174.

              is defined as study and analysis of nature and social impact of computer technology

A. environmental ethics
B. computer ethics
C. business ethics
D. duty ethics
Answer» C. business ethics
175.

                is defined as formulation and justification of policies, for ethical use of computers.

A. environmental ethics
B. computer ethics
C. business ethics
D. duty ethics
Answer» C. business ethics
176.

Engineers involve in weapons development because:

A. it gives one job with high salary.
B. one takes pride and honor in participating in the activities towards the defense of the nation
C. © one believes the he fights a war on terrorism and thereby contribute to peace and stability of the country.
D. all the above mentioned
Answer» D. all the above mentioned
177.

                  happens because of various levels of execution, priority and limitations of each level.

A. conflicts based on schedules
B. conflict based on the availability of personnel.
C. conflict arising in administration
D. conflicts of personality
Answer» D. conflicts of personality
178.

              means offering a price, and get something in return for the service offered

A. advertising
B. competitive bidding
C. contingency fee
D. bribe
Answer» D. bribe
179.

                is the fee or commission paid to the consultant, when one is successful in saving the expenses for the client.

A. gifts
B. competitive bidding
C. contingency fee
D. bribe
Answer» D. bribe
180.

                  is required to exhibit the responsibility of confidentiality just as they do in the consulting roles

A. expert witness
B. eye witness
C. hired guns
D. consulting engineers
Answer» A. expert witness
181.

              is essentially required for the engineers

A. moral leadership
B. time management
C. decision making
D. authorization
Answer» D. authorization
182.

NSPE stands for

A. national society for provisional engineers
B. national society of professional engineers
C. national society of provisional ethics
D. national society of professional ethics
Answer» A. national society for provisional engineers
183.

Organizations who have established business in more than one country, are called                    

A. multinational corporation
B. globalization
C. privatization
D. none of the above
Answer» A. multinational corporation
184.

It is a process of moving technology to a new setting and implementing it there.

A. machine and installations
B. technology transfer
C. skills and procedure
D. applications
Answer» A. machine and installations
185.

                     is a type of international private business self-regulation that aims to contribute to societal goals by engaging in or supporting volunteering or ethically-oriented practices.

A. multi national companies
B. globalizations
C. corporate social responsibility
D. none of the above
Answer» B. globalizations
186.

The term „appropriate‟ should emphasize the                  and environmental protection of the host countries, and this need to be addressed while transferring technology

A. social experimentation
B. high technology
C. social acceptability
D. genetically modified
Answer» B. high technology
187.

The organizations may practice laws of the home country, with out adjustment to the host culture. This stand is called                

A. morally false
B. ethical imbalance
C. ethical balance
D. overpopulated
Answer» C. ethical balance
188.

                  is the study of moral issues concerning the environment, and moral perspectives, beliefs, or attitudes concerning those issues

A. environmental ethics
B. exploitation
C. degradation
D. safety
Answer» C. degradation
189.

“One major but sure and unintended effect of technology is wastage and the resulting pollution of land, water, air and even space. Study how the industry and technology affects the environment”

A. establish standards
B. environmental impact assessment
C. counter measures
D. environmental awareness
Answer» A. establish standards
190.

The study and analysis of nature and social impact of computer technology and formulation and justification of policies             

A. computer ethics
B. unethical acts
C. environmental ethics
D. all the above
Answer» C. environmental ethics
191.

The computers are to be protected against theft, fire, and physical damage. This can be achieved by proper insurance on the assets.

A. physical security
B. logical security
C. absence
D. none of the above
Answer» C. absence
192.

It means offering a price, and get something in return for the service offered. The organizations have a pool of engineers. The expertise can be shared and the bidding is made more realistic.

A. contingency fee
B. competitive bidding
C. advertising
D. safety and client’s needs
Answer» D. safety and client’s needs
193.

The proposed options should be aimed to srengthen the economy and security of the nation, besides safeguarding the natural resources and the environment from exploitation and degradation.

A. objectivity
B. values
C. technical complexity
D. national security
Answer» C. technical complexity
194.

              is not merely the dominance by a group. It means adopting reasonable means to motivate the groups to achieve morally desirable goals.

A. moral leadership
B. entrepreneurs
C. consultant
D. managers
Answer» D. managers
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