32.Cooking: inventing some or all research data which are reported without properly carrying out experimentation.(2 Points)

True

False

33.ASCE Code of Ethics forbids engineers using confidential information coming to them in the course of their assignments as a means of making personal profit if such action is adverse to the interests of their clients, employers or the public(2 Points)

True

False

34.There are situations when two or more moral rules or duties seem to apply and when they appear to imply different and incompatible moral judgments(2 Points)

True

Option 2

35.Uncritical acceptance of authority is one of the main professional responsibilities of engineers(2 Points)

True

False

36.Engineer James inspects a building for a client before the client puts the building up for sale. James discovers fundamental structural defects that could pose a threat to public safety. James informs the client of these defects in the building and recommends its evacuation and repair before it is put up for sale. The client replies, James, I am not going to evacuate the building, and I am certainly not going to spend a lot of money on the building before I put it up for sale. Furthermore, if you reveal the information to the authorities or to any potential buyer, I am going to take whatever legal action I can against you. Not only that, but I have a lot of friends. If I pass the word around, you will lose a lot of business. The information is mine. I paid for it, and you have no right to reveal it to anyone else without my permission Which one of the following statements is correct for this case? (20 points)(20 Points)

a) Any action taken by James without the consent of the client will be wrong

b) James shall not reveal facts, data, or information obtained in a professional capacity without the prior consent of the client.

c) Jamess obligation to the public overrides his obligation to the client.

d) Confidentiality principle should be privileged no matter what the circumstances are

e ) The client paid for the inspection therefor James have no right to reveal it to anyone else

37.Engineers are not morally responsible for harms they negligently, or recklessly cause and they can not be held legally responsible(2 Points)

True

False

38.Concealing facts intentionally for personal or other reasons is Withholding Information(2 Points)

True

False

39.When decisions influenced by conflicts of interest, personal gains or egoism, professional judgement is corrupted(2 Points)

True

False

40.Cost/Benefit Approach takes in many other ethical considerations alongside the economic values of costs/benefits.(2 Points)

True

False

41.Professional ethical decision making, should never include personal values or personal choices.(2 Points)

True

false