Ethics and Professionalism

1-1. Scenario: You discover that a colleague has been falsifying data in their
reports. What is the most appropriate course of action?
- A) Ignore the issue to maintain workplace harmony.
- B) Confront the colleague directly and demand they correct the data.
- C) Report the issue to your supervisor or the appropriate regulatory body.
- D) Discuss the issue with other colleagues to gather support.

1-2. Question: Which of the following best describes the duty of an engineer
to the public?
- A) To prioritize the interests of their employer above all else.
- B) To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public in their
professional activities.
- C) To maximize profits for their clients.
- D) To follow all instructions given by their supervisors without Question.

Law and Professional Practice

1-3. Scenario: An engineer signs off on a project without thoroughly
reviewing the work done by their team. If an issue arises, who is held
responsible?
- A) The team members who did the work.
- B) The engineer who signed off on the project.
- C) The client who commissioned the project.
- D) The regulatory body overseeing the project.

1-4. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.

Professional Liability
1-5. Scenario: An engineer's design fails, causing significant financial loss to
the client. What type of insurance would typically cover this situation?
- A) Health insurance.
- B) Professional liability insurance.
- C) Life insurance.
- D) Property insurance.
1-6. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under
professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.

Ethics and Professionalism

1. Scenario: You discover that a colleague has been falsifying data in their
reports. What is the most appropriate course of action?
- A) Ignore the issue to maintain workplace harmony.
- B) Confront the colleague directly and demand they correct the data.
- C) Report the issue to your supervisor or the appropriate regulatory body.
- D) Discuss the issue with other colleagues to gather support.

2. Question: Which of the following best describes the duty of an engineer to

the public?
- A) To prioritize the interests of their employer above all else.
- B) To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public in their
professional activities.
- C) To maximize profits for their clients.
- D) To follow all instructions given by their supervisors without Question.

3. Scenario: An engineer is asked to sign off on a project that they did not
work on. What should they do?
- A) Sign off without reviewing the work.
- B) Refuse to sign off until they have reviewed the work thoroughly.
- C) Sign off if their supervisor insists.
- D) Delegate the signing off to another colleague.

4. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.

5. Scenario: You are offered a gift by a supplier. What should you consider
before accepting it?
 - A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Your company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.

Law and Professional Practice

6. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering
license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.

7. Scenario: An engineer signs off on a project without thoroughly reviewing

the work done by their team. If an issue arises, who is held responsible?
- A) The team members who did the work.
- B) The engineer who signed off on the project.
- C) The client who commissioned the project.
- D) The regulatory body overseeing the project.

8. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?

- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.

9. Scenario: An engineer is working on a project in a different province. What

must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
- D) They know the local language.

10. Question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a

professional engineering license in Canada?
- A) Passing the NPPE.
- B) Having a degree from an accredited engineering program.
- C) Completing a specified period of work experience.
- D) Publishing a research paper.
Professional Liability
11. Scenario: An engineer's design fails, causing significant financial loss to
the client. What type of insurance would typically cover this situation?
- A) Health insurance.
- B) Professional liability insurance.
- C) Life insurance.
- D) Property insurance.

12. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.

13. Scenario: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.

14. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.

15. Scenario: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after the
project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.

Engineering Law
16. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience
Professions Act?
 - A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.

17. Scenario: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.

18. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.

19. Scenario: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.

20. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.

Ethics and Professionalism

21. Scenario: An engineer is offered a lucrative contract by a company
known for unethical practices. What should they consider before accepting?
- A) The financial benefits.
- B) The potential impact on their professional reputation.
- C) The ethical implications of working with the company.
 - D) All of the above.

22. Question: What is the primary responsibility of an engineer when they

become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.

23. Scenario: An engineer is asked to cut corners to save costs on a project.

What should they do?
- A) Agree to cut corners to save money.
- B) Refuse and explain the potential risks.
- C) Cut corners but document the decision.
- D) Ignore the request and proceed as planned.

24. Question: Which of the following best describes the concept of

"whistleblowing" in engineering?
- A) Reporting unethical or illegal activities within an organization.
- B) Promoting one's own achievements.
- C) Seeking a promotion through unethical means.
- D) Ignoring unethical practices to maintain job security.

25. Scenario: An engineer is working on a project that poses environmental

risks. What is their ethical obligation?
- A) To proceed without considering the environmental impact.
- B) To ensure that all environmental risks are mitigated.
- C) To delegate the responsibility to another team member.
- D) To ignore the risks if they are not legally required to address them.

Law and Professional Practice

26. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.

27. Scenario: An engineer is practicing in a province where they are not

licensed. What are the potential consequences?
- A) They may face legal action and fines.
 - B) They may be allowed to practice without any issues.
- C) They may receive a warning but no further action.
- D) They may be promoted for their initiative.

28. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.

29. Scenario: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.

30. Question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a

professional engineering license in Canada?
- A) Passing the NPPE.
- B) Having a degree from an accredited engineering program.
- C) Completing a specified period of work experience.
- D) Publishing a research paper.

Professional Liability
31. Scenario: An engineer's design fails, causing significant financial loss to
the client. What type of insurance would typically cover this situation?
- A) Health insurance.
- B) Professional liability insurance.
- C) Life insurance.
- D) Property insurance.

32. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.

33. Scenario: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
 - A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.

34. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.

35. Scenario: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after the
project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.

Engineering Law
36. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience
Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.

37. Scenario: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.

38. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
 - D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.

39. Scenario: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.

40. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.

Ethics and Professionalism

41. Scenario: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should you
consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Your company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.

42. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.

43. Scenario: An engineer is asked to sign off on a project that they did not
work on. What should they do?
- A) Sign off without reviewing the work.
- B) Refuse to sign off until they have reviewed the work thoroughly.
- C) Sign off if their supervisor insists.
- D) Delegate the signing off to another colleague.

44. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
 - A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.

45. Scenario: An engineer is asked to cut corners to save costs on a project.

What should they do?
- A) Agree to cut corners to save money.
- B) Refuse and explain the potential risks.
- C) Cut corners but document the decision.
- D) Ignore the request and proceed as planned.

Law and Professional Practice

46. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering
license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.

47. Scenario: An engineer signs off on a project without thoroughly reviewing

the work done by their team. If an issue arises, who is held responsible?
- A) The team members who did the work.
- B) The engineer who signed off on the project.
- C) The client who commissioned the project.
- D) The regulatory body overseeing the project.

48. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.

49. Scenario: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local
Professional Liability
49. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under
professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.

50. Scenario: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.

51. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.

52. Scenario: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after the
project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.

53. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience

Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
54. Scenario: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What
actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.

55. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.

56. Scenario: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.

57. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.

58. Scenario: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should you

consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Your company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.

59. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
60. Scenario: An engineer is asked to sign off on a project that they did not
work on. What should they do?
- A) Sign off without reviewing the work.
- B) Refuse to sign off until they have reviewed the work thoroughly.
- C) Sign off if their supervisor insists.
- D) Delegate the signing off to another colleague.

61. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.

62. Scenario: An engineer is asked to cut corners to save costs on a project.

What should they do?
- A) Agree to cut corners to save money.
- B) Refuse and explain the potential risks.
- C) Cut corners but document the decision.
- D) Ignore the request and proceed as planned.

63. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.

64. Scenario: An engineer signs off on a project without thoroughly reviewing

the work done by their team. If an issue arises, who is held responsible?
- A) The team members who did the work.
- B) The engineer who signed off on the project.
- C) The client who commissioned the project.
- D) The regulatory body overseeing the project.

65. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
 - D) To conduct engineering research.

66. Scenario: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
- D) They know the local language.

67. Question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a

professional engineering license in Canada?
- A) Passing the NPPE.
- B) Having a degree from an accredited engineering program.
- C) Completing a specified period of work experience.
- D) Publishing a research paper.

68. Scenario: An engineer's design fails, causing significant financial loss to

the client. What type of insurance would typically cover this situation?
- A) Health insurance.
- B) Professional liability insurance.
- C) Life insurance.
- D) Property insurance.

69. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.

70. Scenario: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.

71. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
 - B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.

72. Scenario: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after the
project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.

73. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience

Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.

74. Scenario: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.

75. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.

76. Scenario: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
77. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)
for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.

78. Scenario: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should you

consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Your company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the

Ethics and Professionalism

79. Scenario: An engineer is asked to approve a design that they believe is
unsafe. What should they do?
- A) Approve the design to meet the deadline.
- B) Refuse to approve the design and report the safety concerns.
- C) Approve the design but document their concerns.
- D) Ignore the safety concerns if they are not legally required to address
them.

80. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a potential safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.

81. Scenario: An engineer is offered a gift by a client after completing a

project. What should they consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Their company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.

82. Question: Which of the following best describes the duty of an engineer
to the public?
 - A) To prioritize the interests of their employer above all else.
- B) To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public in their
professional activities.
- C) To maximize profits for their clients.
- D) To follow all instructions given by their supervisors without Question.

83. Scenario: An engineer is asked to sign off on a project that they did not
work on. What should they do?
- A) Sign off without reviewing the work.
- B) Refuse to sign off until they have reviewed the work thoroughly.
- C) Sign off if their supervisor insists.
- D) Delegate the signing off to another colleague.

Law and Professional Practice

84. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering
license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.

85. Scenario: An engineer signs off on a project without thoroughly reviewing

the work done by their team. If an issue arises, who is held responsible?
- A) The team members who did the work.
- B) The engineer who signed off on the project.
- C) The client who commissioned the project.
- D) The regulatory body overseeing the project.

86. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.

87. Scenario: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
 - D) They know the local language.

88. Question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a

professional engineering license in Canada?
- A) Passing the NPPE.
- B) Having a degree from an accredited engineering program.
- C) Completing a specified period of work experience.
- D) Publishing a research paper.

Professional Liability
89. Scenario: An engineer's design fails, causing significant financial loss to
the client. What type of insurance would typically cover this situation?
- A) Health insurance.
- B) Professional liability insurance.
- C) Life insurance.
- D) Property insurance.

90. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.

91. Scenario: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.

92. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.

93. Scenario: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after the
project has been completed. What should they do?
 - A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.

Engineering Law
94. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience
Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.

95. Scenario: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.

96. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.

97. Scenario: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.

98. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
99. Scenario: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should you
consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Your company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.

100. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.

### Professional Practice and Law Questions

1. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

2. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?

- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

3. Question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a

professional engineering license in Canada?
- A) Passing the NPPE.
 - B) Having a degree from an accredited engineering program.
- C) Completing a specified period of work experience.
- D) Publishing a research paper.
- **Answer**: D) Publishing a research paper.

4. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

5. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience

Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers and geoscientists.

6. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?

- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

7. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

8. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

9. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for

engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

10. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

11. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

12. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

13. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

14. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

15. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

16. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

17. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
 - D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

18. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

19. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

20. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

21. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

22. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
 - A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

23. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

24. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.

A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

Great! Here are more questions and answers focused on professional

practice and law for professional practice:

### Professional Practice and Law Questions (Continued)

25. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

26. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
 - B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

27. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

28. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

29. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

30. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.
31. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering
license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

32. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

33. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

34. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

35. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
 - **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

36. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

37. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

38. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

39. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

40. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
 - B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

41. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

42. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

43. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

44. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

45. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
 - A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

46. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

47. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

Sure! Here is the completed question 48 along with the rest of the questions
and answers:

48. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

49. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
 - C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

50. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

51. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

52. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

53. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

54. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

55. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

56. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

57. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

58. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
 - **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

59. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

60. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

61. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

62. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

63. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
 - C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

64. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

65. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

66. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

67. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

68. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

 - A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

69. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

70. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

71. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

72. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

73. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

74. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

75. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

76. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

77. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
 - D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

78. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

79. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

80. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

81. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

82. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
 - A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

83. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

84. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

85. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

86. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.
87. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

88. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

89. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

90. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

91. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
 - **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

92. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant
stakeholders.

93. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public
safety.

94. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice
engineering.

95. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

Absolutely! Here are more questions and answers focused on professional

practice and law for professional practice:

### Professional Practice and Law Questions (Continued)

95. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of
engineers.

96. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.

97. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry
developments.

98. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.

99. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for
engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in
professional services.

100. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.

101. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B

102. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

103. Question: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a

professional engineering license in Canada?
- A) Passing the NPPE.
- B) Having a degree from an accredited engineering program.
- C) Completing a specified period of work experience.
- D) Publishing a research paper.
- **Answer**: D

104. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
 - **Answer**: B

105. Question: What is the purpose of the Engineering and Geoscience

Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

106. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A

107. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A

108. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A

109. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance

for engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
 - D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B

110. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B

111. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C

112. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

113. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B

114. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
 - **Answer**: B

115. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A

116. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A

117. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A

118. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance

for engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B

119. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
 - **Answer**: B

120. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C

121. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

122. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B

123. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

124. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A
125. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)
for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A

126. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A

127. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance

for engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B

128. Question: Which of the following best describes the duty of an engineer
to the public?
- A) To prioritize the interests of their employer above all else.
- B) To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public in their
professional activities.
- C) To maximize profits for their clients.
- D) To follow all instructions given by their supervisors without question.
- **Answer**: B

129. Question: An engineer is asked to sign off on a project that they did not
work on. What should they do?
- A) Sign off without reviewing the work.
- B) Refuse to sign off until they have reviewed the work thoroughly.
- C) Sign off if their supervisor insists.
 - D) Delegate the signing off to another colleague.
- **Answer**: B

130. Question: What is the primary purpose of the Engineering and

Geoscience Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

131. Question: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after

the project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.
- **Answer**: B

132. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

133. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B

134. Question: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
- D) They know the local language.
- **Answer**: B

135. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A

136. Question: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should they

consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Their company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

137. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance

for engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B

138. Question: An engineer is asked to cut corners to save costs on a project.

What should they do?
- A) Agree to cut corners to save money.
- B) Refuse and explain the potential risks.
- C) Cut corners but document the decision.
- D) Ignore the request and proceed as planned.
- **Answer**: B

139. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
 - A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A

140. Question: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

141. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C

142. Question: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
- **Answer**: B

143. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

144. Question: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
 - C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.
- **Answer**: B

145. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A

146. Question: An engineer is practicing in a province where they are not

licensed. What are the potential consequences?
- A) They may face legal action and fines.
- B) They may be allowed to practice without any issues.
- C) They may receive a warning but no further action.
- D) They may be promoted for their initiative.
- **Answer**: A

147. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B

148. Question: An engineer is asked to approve a design that they believe is

unsafe. What should they do?
- A) Approve the design to meet the deadline.
- B) Refuse to approve the design and report the safety concerns.
- C) Approve the design but document their concerns.
- D) Ignore the safety concerns if they are not legally required to address
them.
- **Answer**: B

149. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
 - C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

150. Question: An engineer is offered a lucrative contract by a company

known for unethical practices. What should they consider before accepting?
- A) The financial benefits.
- B) The potential impact on their professional reputation.
- C) The ethical implications of working with the company.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

151. Question: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
- **Answer**: B

152. Question: What is the primary purpose of the Engineering and

Geoscience Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

153. Question: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after

the project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.
- **Answer**: B

154. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
 - B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

155. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B

156. Question: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
- D) They know the local language.
- **Answer**: B

157. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A

158. Question: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should they

consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Their company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

159. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance

for engineers?
 - A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B

160. Question: An engineer is asked to cut corners to save costs on a project.

What should they do?
- A) Agree to cut corners to save money.
- B) Refuse and explain the potential risks.
- C) Cut corners but document the decision.
- D) Ignore the request and proceed as planned.
- **Answer**: B

161. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
- **Answer**: A

162. Question: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

163. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C

164. Question: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
- **Answer**: B

165. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

166. Question: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.
- **Answer**: B

167. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A

168. Question: An engineer is practicing in a province where they are not

licensed. What are the potential consequences?
- A) They may face legal action and fines.
- B) They may be allowed to practice without any issues.
- C) They may receive a warning but no further action.
- D) They may be promoted for their initiative.
- **Answer**: A

169. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
 - C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B

170. Question: An engineer is asked to approve a design that they believe is

unsafe. What should they do?
- A) Approve the design to meet the deadline.
- B) Refuse to approve the design and report the safety concerns.
- C) Approve the design but document their concerns.
- D) Ignore the safety concerns if they are not legally required to address
them.
- **Answer**: B

171. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

172. Question: An engineer is offered a lucrative contract by a company

known for unethical practices. What should they consider before accepting?
- A) The financial benefits.
- B) The potential impact on their professional reputation.
- C) The ethical implications of working with the company.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

173. Question: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
- **Answer**: B

174. Question: What is the primary purpose of the Engineering and

Geoscience Professions Act?
 - A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

175. Question: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after

the project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.
- **Answer**: B

176. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B

177. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under

professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B

178. Question: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
- D) They know the local language.
- **Answer**: B
179. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when
they become aware of a conflict of interest?
- A) To disclose the conflict to all relevant parties.
- B) To ignore the conflict if it benefits them.
- C) To resolve the conflict in secret.
- D) To withdraw from the project immediately.
- **Answer**: A

180. Question: An engineer is offered a gift by a supplier. What should they

consider before accepting it?
- A) The value of the gift.
- B) The intention behind the gift.
- C) Their company's policy on accepting gifts.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

181. Question: What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance

for engineers?
- A) To cover personal health expenses.
- B) To protect against claims of negligence or errors in professional
services.
- C) To provide retirement benefits.
- D) To cover travel expenses.
- **Answer**: B

182. Question: An engineer is asked to cut corners to save costs on a project.

What should they do?
- A) Agree to cut corners to save money.
- B) Refuse and explain the potential risks.
- C) Cut corners but document the decision.
- D) Ignore the request and proceed as planned.
- **Answer**: B

183. Question: What is the role of continuing professional development (CPD)

for engineers?
- A) To ensure engineers stay current with industry developments.
- B) To provide a break from work.
- C) To increase engineers' salaries.
- D) To fulfill legal requirements only.
 - **Answer**: A

184. Question: An engineer is found guilty of professional misconduct. What

actions can the regulatory body take?
- A) Revoke their license.
- B) Impose fines.
- C) Require additional training.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

185. Question: What is the primary ethical responsibility of an engineer when

they discover a safety issue in a project?
- A) To report it to their supervisor.
- B) To fix it quietly without informing anyone.
- C) To ensure the issue is addressed and inform all relevant stakeholders.
- D) To ignore it if it is not part of their direct responsibility.
- **Answer**: C

186. Question: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
- **Answer**: B

187. Question: What is the purpose of the Professional Engineers Act?

- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

188. Question: An engineer is sued for negligence. What should they do first?
- A) Ignore the lawsuit.
- B) Contact their professional liability insurance provider.
- C) Settle the case out of court immediately.
- D) Represent themselves in court.
- **Answer**: B
189. Question: What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for engineers?
- A) It provides guidelines for ethical decision-making.
- B) It is optional for engineers to follow.
- C) It only applies to engineers working in the public sector.
- D) It is used to determine salaries for engineers.
- **Answer**: A

190. Question: An engineer is practicing in a province where they are not

licensed. What are the potential consequences?
- A) They may face legal action and fines.
- B) They may be allowed to practice without any issues.
- C) They may receive a warning but no further action.
- D) They may be promoted for their initiative.
- **Answer**: A

191. Question: What is the primary purpose of a professional engineering

license?
- A) To allow engineers to charge higher fees.
- B) To ensure that only qualified individuals practice engineering.
- C) To provide engineers with legal immunity.
- D) To guarantee employment for engineers.
- **Answer**: B

192. Question: An engineer is asked to approve a design that they believe is

unsafe. What should they do?
- A) Approve the design to meet the deadline.
- B) Refuse to approve the design and report the safety concerns.
- C) Approve the design but document their concerns.
- D) Ignore the safety concerns if they are not legally required to address
them.
- **Answer**: B

193. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B
194. Question: An engineer is offered a lucrative contract by a company
known for unethical practices. What should they consider before accepting?
- A) The financial benefits.
- B) The potential impact on their professional reputation.
- C) The ethical implications of working with the company.
- D) All of the above.
- **Answer**: D

195. Question: An engineer is asked to perform a task outside their area of

expertise. What should they do?
- A) Accept the task to gain new experience.
- B) Refuse the task and explain their lack of expertise.
- C) Delegate the task to a junior engineer.
- D) Perform the task without informing anyone.
- **Answer**: B

196. Question: What is the primary purpose of the Engineering and

Geoscience Professions Act?
- A) To regulate the fees charged by engineers.
- B) To ensure the competency and ethical conduct of engineers and
geoscientists.
- C) To provide funding for engineering projects.
- D) To promote engineering education.
- **Answer**: B

197. Question: An engineer discovers a potential flaw in their design after

the project has been completed. What should they do?
- A) Ignore it since the project is already completed.
- B) Inform the client and suggest a solution.
- C) Blame the construction team.
- D) Keep it confidential to avoid legal issues.
- **Answer**: B

198. Question: What is the role of the engineering regulatory body in

Canada?
- A) To provide job placements for engineers.
- B) To regulate the practice of engineering and ensure public safety.
- C) To offer financial support to engineering students.
- D) To conduct engineering research.
- **Answer**: B
199. Question: Which of the following is NOT typically covered under
professional liability insurance?
- A) Errors and omissions in professional services.
- B) Intentional misconduct or fraud.
- C) Negligence in professional duties.
- D) Breach of contract due to professional errors.
- **Answer**: B

200. Question: An engineer is working on a project in a different province.

What must they ensure before practicing there?
- A) They have a local address.
- B) They are registered with the engineering regulatory body in that
province.
- C) They have a local bank account.
- D) They know the local language.
- **Answer**: B