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St.

JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Chennai -600 119
Department of Electrical and Electronics

Engineering
GE8076 – PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN
ENGINEERING
UNIT – I HUMAN VALUES
MCQ with answer
UNIT I HUMAN VALUES

Morals, values and Ethics – Integrity – Work ethic – Service learning – Civic
virtue – Respect for others – Living peacefully – Caring – Sharing – Honesty –
Courage – Valuing time – Cooperation – Commitment – Empathy – Self
confidence – Character – Spirituality – Introduction to Yoga and meditation
for professional excellence and stress management.
PART A
1. Which of the virtue describes best the actions, character, traits and
objects ofany one to be good or bad?
a) Morals
b) Values
c) Ethics
d) Integrity
2. Which of the virtue that refers to honesty and open mindedness either with
one selves or others?
a) Integrity
b) Courage
c) Ethics
d) Values
3. Which of the virtue mentions that Industry and Society are an interactive
system?
a) Ethics
b) Moral
c) Work Ethics
d) Values
4. One of the Ethical Standard is to:

a) Disrespect the work of Colleagues
b) Prefer complex and indirect speech expression
c) Satisfy writers need for expression instead of readers need for
information.
d) All of the above.
5. Which of the term refers to commitment?

a) Tendency to support and co operate with the colleagues.
b) co ordination with the co worker
c) Sharing of loyalty t/o the moral principles that are inherent in
the engineering practice.
d) paying respect to others property.
6. Which statement is/are true?
a) Ethics is not synonymous to religious morality or moral theology
b) Ethics is the principle that guide the human behaviour
c) The terms ethics and morality are not synonymous terms
d) All of the above
7. Which of the following refers to honesty in beliefs?

a) Act of not deceiving or not intentionally misleading others
b) Employee not interfere in the decision taken by the employer or the
client
c) Individual not stealing or manipulate accounts or get bribes.
d) Forming of one’s beliefs without self-deception.
8. Which of the following refers to honesty in discretion?

b) Employee not interfere in the decision taken by the employer or
the client
9. Sometimes engineers may discuss some matters on technical aspects

in such a way to imply just knowledge and not to impress customer or
employeris referred as?
a) Dissemination of information
b) Confidentiality
c) Courage
d) Deliberate Deception.
10. Which of the following factor does not relate to strategies for developing
selfconfidence?
a) Emphasize strength
b) Taking Risks
c) Self talk
d) Being not afraid to vulnerable.
11. Which of the following refers to honesty in Speech?

b) Employee not interfere in the decision taken by the employer or the
client
12. According to virtue theory, it is possible for more than one way of acting
to be right in the same set of conditions. This is called
a. Character motivation
b. Primacy of Character
c. Both a and b
d. neither a nor b
13. Which of the following is not one of the work related behaviours that
demonstrates a strong work ethic?
a. Get your projects completed promptly
b. Do not accept undesirable assignments.
c. Demonstrate competence
d. Assume personal responsibility for problems.
14. What does the importance of ethical behaviour, integrity and trust call
into question?
a. What we do next
b. Who does what
c. The extent to which managers should attempt to change the
underlying beliefs and values of individual followers.
d. none of the above
15. What is Empathy?

a. The ability to put yourself in someone else’s position and
understand what they are feeling.
b. When you feel sorry for someone else’s hardships.
c. The ability to know what someone else is thinking.
d. None of the options are correct.
16. How service learning helps an individuals.

a. To interact ethically with colleagues.
b. To effectively coordinate with other departments.
c. To effectively ideal with the customers.
d. All the above options
17. Sharing is a process that describes the

a. Transfer of Knowledge
b. Experience
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
18. In the current scenario, caring for the environment has become a
a. Necessity for our survival otherwise the environment will scare
us.
b. Not necessity for our survival
c. To effectively coordinate with other departments
d. The ability to know what someone else is thinking
19. Courage is the tendency to accept

a. reasonable and objectable compromises.
b. risks and difficult tasks in rational ways.
c. one knows is the right thing to do.
d. honesty requires of engineers in particular situations.
20. The set-backs against successful cooperation are:

a. Conflicts of individual egos.
b. Difference of opinion and interests based on region, religion,
community and language.
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
21. Spirituality in a broad sense refers it is a way of living that emphasizes

a. The constant awareness and recognition of the spiritual
dimension
b. The expression of the personality of a human being
c. Getting trained to evaluate risks and face them confidentially.
d. Our survival otherwise the environment will scare us.
22. Purpose of yoga is liberation of the soul which is attained by

a. The attachment with material enjoyments should be neutralized
and full satisfaction should be achieved.
b. The impressions of sins should be obliterated.
c. None of the above
d. Both a and b.
23. The common reflections of honesty are:

a. Honesty in acts
b. Honesty in speech
c. Honesty in Discretion
d. All the above
24. Which is defined as a set of attitudes concerned with the value of work,
which forms the motivational orientation.
a) Integrity
b) Work ethics
c) Personal values
d) Professional values
25. Resource Crunch, Opportunities and Attitude relates to ______________

a) Variety of moral issues
b) Variety of legal issues
c) Variety of technical issues
d) Variety of business issues
PART B
26. Which of the qualities match with self- confident people?
1) Have a self assured bearing
2) Not being afraid to tell the truth
3) Get involved with new or Unpopular ideas
4) Easily giving others credit
a) 1,2
b)1,2,3
c) 3 alone
d) 1,2,4
27. Which among the following are principle concerns with ‘professional ethics’
1) To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral theory
2) The study of unique moral obligations created by special social roles
3) The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional ethicist
4) The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle
Which of the following are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
28. Which of the following is the quality of person with courage?
1) Continue to run with his work or business even there are certain
disturbance
2) Discusses with others even when there is a problem.
3) Get involved with new or Unpopular ideas
4) Easily giving others credit.
a) 1 alone
b) 1,2
c) 1,2,3
d) all of the above
29. X is a director of a Nationalized Bank in India; the bank has opened up

few posts for recruitment in one of their branches through lateral entry. X
recommends the name of his nephew to the selection board, the selection board
members all feel under pressure and influence of X because of his status in the
company. What of the following ethical issues pertain to X’s behavior in the
matter.
a) Conflict of Interest
b) Nepotism
c) Embezzlement
d) Conflict of Competence
30. The factors which contribute for the effective development of self
confidence.
a. Self evaluation of one‘s strength and weakness which can be
anticipated and mentally prepared to accept and face the results
of action.
b. Getting trained to evaluate risks and face them confidentially.
c. Study the life-style and achievements of leaders and innovators.
d. All the above options
31. Which of the statement is true in terms of objectives of Professional

Ethics
1. To understand the moral values that ought to guide the Engineering profession,
2. To resolve the moral issues in the profession
3. To justify the moral judgment concerning the profession
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
32. Which statement is correct for service learning?

1. learning the service policies, procedures, norms, and conditions, other
than the trade practices
2. knowledge on online trading
3. knowledge on insurance policies
4. knowledge about social services
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 1,2,3 and 4
33. Which of the statement is correct for moral and Ethics?
1. Moral is Specific and descriptive
2. For Ethics, Thrust is on influence, education, training
through codes, guidelines, and correction
3. For moral, Thrust is on judgment and punishment, in the name of God
or by laws
4. . In case of conflict between moral and ethics, morality is given top priority
a) 1 only
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1,2 ,3 and 4
34. This aspects of statements

1. self-integration
2. As maintenance of identity
3. As standing for something
4. As moral purpose
5. As a virtue
are accounted as
a) Integrity
b) Non violence
c) Service learning
d) Empathy
35. Civic virtues of , to pay taxes to the local government and state, in time is
________ and to vote the local, state or central government is __________
a) Rights and duties

b) Duties and rights
c) Courage and compassion
d) Compassion and courage
36. ____________are the welfare principles enunciated by the wise people,

based on their experience and wisdom and ___________ provide rules on how
a person should act towards other people and institutions in such an
environment
a) Morals and Ethics

b) Ethics and Morals
c) Values and Virtues
d) Virtues and Values
37. __________ means citizens must be proud of their rights, and have the
courage to stand up in public and defend their rights and __________ are free
citizens in the sense that they are not dependent on others for their basic
needs
a) Self reliance and self assertion
b) Self assertion and self reliance
c) Self reliance and self restraint
d) Self assertion and self restraint
38. Which of the following methodologies are effective in developing self-

confidence in a person?
1. Encouraging SWOT analysis. By evaluating their strength and weakness, they
can anticipate and be prepared to face the results.
2. Training to evaluate risks and face them (self-acceptance).
3. Self-talk. It is conditioning the mind for preparing the self to act, without any
doubt on his capabilities. This make one accepts himself while still striving for
improvement.
4. Study and group discussion, on the history of leaders and innovators
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1,2 ,3 and 4
39. Which of the following is correct for Intellectual Courage?

a) The thrust is on the adequacy of the physical strength, including the
muscle power and armaments
b) It involves the decisions and actions to change the order based on the
conviction for or against certain social behaviors
c) It is inculcated in people through acquired knowledge,
experience, games, tactics, education, and training
d) None of the above
40. Milton Friedman stated his belief that 'there is only one social
responsibility' for a company to use its resources to
a. give as much to charitable causes as possible
b. ensure employment
c. provide good facilities for workers
d. increase profits so long as it stays within the rules of the
game
St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Chennai -600 119

Engineering
GE8076 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN
ENGINEERING
UNIT – II ENGINEERING ETHICS
UNIT II ENGINEERING ETHICS

Senses of ‘Engineering Ethics’ – Variety of moral issues – Types of inquiry –
Moral dilemmas – Moral Autonomy – Kohlberg’s theory – Gilligan’s theory –
Consensus and Controversy – Models of professional roles - Theories about
right action – Self-interest – Customs and Religion – Uses of Ethical Theories.
PART A
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of “practice” vis a

vis professional ethics?
a) “practice” is a cooperative arrangement to pursue the goods
that are internal to a structured communal life
b) “practice” is an endeavor to achieve excellence by incessant
repetition
c) “practice” is the application of knowledge into real time problems
d) “practice” is symbolic of the humble admission that humans can
never know and learn enough
2. Which of the following is an appropriate general principle with regard for

‘Engineering Ethics’.
a) The Engineer shall regard his duty to the public welfare as
paramount to all other obligations.
b) The Engineer shall regard his duty to the objectives of the company
as paramount to all other obligations
c) The Engineer shall regard his duty to the profession of engineering
as paramount to other obligations
d) The Engineer shall regard his duty to his excellence as paramount
to other obligations
3. Which of the following principles is the essential principle of

utilitarian school of ethics?
a) Greatest Health Principle
b) Greatest Happiness Principle
c) Greatest Wealth Principle
d) Greatest Respect Principle.
4. Which of the following descriptions best describes the principle

concerning professional ethics?
a) Professional duties must be judged by ethical standards
independent of time, place and circumstance
b) Judging professional duties always involves reciprocal
adjustment between ends and means
c) Professional duties must by nature be strictly deontological, i.e –
the ends must not come at the cost of the means
d) Professional duties must be judged only by what they achieve in
line with the ends prescribed by the ideals of business.
5. Which among the following are most likely to be virtues of utilitarianism?

1) Moderation
2) Passion
3) Equality
4) Civil Rights
Which of the following is correct?
a) 1 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4
6. Which of the following statements are true?

a) Morality can be thought of as a especially broad and pervasive
form of cooperation
b) Morality can be thought of as an insignificant and obsolete left over
of the pre modern societies
c) Morality can be thought of as the champion of all things good in the
world
d) Morality can be thought of a hard science like physics and
chemistry
7. Which is the pre conventional levels of Moral Development as per

Gilligan’s Theory
a) Right Conduct is a selfish thing as solely what is good for
oneself.
b) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
c) Individuals want to balance between caring about other people and
their own interests.
d) Level deals with the respect for conventional rules and authority.
8. Which is the conventional levels of Moral Development as per Gilligan’s

Theory
a) Right Conduct is a selfish thing as solely what is good for oneself.
b) Individuals recognizes the right and the wrong on the basis of a set
of principles which are not based on self-interest or social
conventions.
c) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
9. Which is the post conventional levels of Moral Development as per

Gilligan’s Theory
b) Level deals with the respect for conventional rules and authority.
c) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
d) Individuals want to balance between caring about other people
and their own interests.
10. In the _____________________________, right conduct for an

individual is regarded as whatever directly benefits oneself.
a) pre conventional level
b) conventional level
c) post-conventional level
d) correction level
11. The people at _______________________________level want to live by general

principles that are universally applied to all people. They always desire to
maintain their moral integrity.
a) pre-conventional level
b) conventional level
c) post-conventional level
d) corrective Level
12. Which is not the models of professional role?

1) Saviour
2) Bureaucratic servant
3) Game player
4) Selfish
13. Which of the following correctly emphasizes the Sense of honour?

1) Virtue of maintaining Personal discipline
2) Tendency to face dangers and difficult jobs in rational ways and
with self-control
3) The intensive feelings of self-respect and its minimum
requirements
4) Wisdom in moral matters of all virtues.
14. Which of the following correctly emphasizes the Self-respect?

2) Major motive for maintaining integrity.
3) The intensive feelings of self-respect and its minimum requirements
15. Which of the following correctly emphasizes the Courage?

2) Tendency to face dangers and difficult jobs in rational ways
and with self-control
3) The intensive feelings of self-respect and its minimum requirements
16. Who framed Utilitarian ethics?

1) John Locke
2) Aristotle
3) Immanuel Kant
4) John Stuart Mill
17. Who framed Duty based ethics?

1) John Locke
2) Aristotle
3) Immanuel Kant
4) John Stuart Mill
18. According to Kant what does respect for others means?

1) Kind of adjustments with co workers
2) Being honest to your co workers
3) learning from co workers.
4) Never treating people merely as things.
19. Which one of the following statement related to John Rawls theory of
duty ethics?
1) Show respect for persons
2) Duties are binding on us only if they are also applicable to everyone
3) Focus on individual actions and not on general rules.
4) Voluntarily agreed upon by all rational agents in a hypothetical
contracting situation that assures impartiality.
20. _________ theory emphasizes on the character rather than the rights or
duties
a) Duty Ethics
b) Virtue Theory
c) Rights Theory
d) Utilitarion Theory
21. The clarity to identify the relevant moral values from among duties,
rights, goods and obligations is obtained by self questioning. This relates to
a) Normative Inquiry
b) Conceptual Inquiry
c) Descriptive Inquiry
d) Factual Inquiry
22. According to Gilligan, ___________________ have tendency to over-ride the

importance of moral rules and convictions while resolving moral dilemmas
a) Male
b) Female
c) Children
d) Adults
23. _____________ provides the framework through which learning attitudes

are encouraged.
a) Authority
b) Autonomy
c) Agriculture
d) Aptitude
24. NORMATIVE, FACTUAL and CONCEPTUAL are the 3 types of

a) Moral issues
b) Legal issues
c) Enquiries
d) Inquiries
25. Which of the following theory Tries to establish a balance of good over bad
consequences Focused on society versus individual
a) Virtue Ethics
b) Utilitarianism
c) Duty Ethics
d) Right Ethics
PART B
26. Which of the following actions can be termed as breach of ‘Professional
Ethics’
1) A physician who refers patients to a specialist in return for
monetary favours
2) A scientist who exaggerates the importance of his discoveries to
encourage investors in his biotech company
3) A lawyer who lies to the Judge
4) The reporter who spreads fake news
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4.
27. How does the individual come to be able to make moral decisions?
1) By understanding his motives
2) By understanding the consequences of his actions
3) By being deterred and frightened of the penalties incurred on him
for his action
4) By understanding the means adopted to execute action
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 1,3 and 4
c) 1,2,3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4
28. Which of the following statements are true about Engineering Ethics?
1) Engineering Ethics is an area of practical or applied ethics
2) The aim of Engineering Ethics is to illuminate the ethical
dimensions of engineering practice
3) Engineering Ethics is constituted of an eclectic contribution of all
schools of ethics
4) Professional Engineering Societies are a major source of codes for
engineering ethics.
e) Only 2
f) 1 and 3
g) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
29. Which among the following are principle concerns with ‘professional ethics’
5) To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral
theory
1) The study of unique moral obligations created by special social
roles
2) The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional
ethicist
3) The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle
h) 1 and 2
i) 2 and 3
j) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
30. Which of the following are true?

1) Ethical dilemmas arise when it is thought that serious good and
bad are bound together in the same activity
2) Ethics uses the instrument of coercion to oblige its subjects
3) Ethical behavior is dependent on the conditions and circumstances
under which an action/event takes place
4) Codes of Conduct form a part of ethical training
k) 1 and 3
l) 1, 3 and 4
m) 1,2 and 3
n) 2, 3 and 4
31. Which of the following is true about ‘professional ethics’?

1) It borrows its codes and rules from common and universal morality
2) It formulates codes for unique roles played by individuals
3) They deal with ‘special obligations’ as per the duties undertaken by
professionals
4) Different professions can have a radically different set of
professional ethics
o) 1, 3 and 4
p) 2, 3 and 4
q) 1 and 4
r) 2 and 3
32. What are the possible ethical dilemmas that a whistle blower can be
face?
1) Public Interests versus Private interests
2) Citizenship versus Employment
3) Private Benefit versus Employer’s Benefit
4) Short term view versus the long term view
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
33. Which is the post conventional levels of Moral Development as per
Kohlberg’s Theory
1) Right Conduct is a selfish thing as solely what is good for oneself.
2) Individuals recognizes the right and the wrong on the basis of a
set of principles which are not based on self-interest or social
conventions.
3) Related to moral development of children and some adults who
never want to grow beyond a certain limit.
4) Level deals with the respect for conventional rules and authority.
34. Consider the following ethical dilemmas and correspond them to the
type of ethics Dilemma
1) Privacy Versus Social Utility
2) Profit Versus Welfare
3) Private Gain Versus Public Trust
4) Sustainability Versus Development
Type of Ethics
A) Environmental Ethics
B) Business Ethics
C) Administrative Ethics
D) Technology Ethics
Which is the correct combination?
a) 1 – A; 2 –B;3 –C; 4 –D
b) 1 –D; 2 –C; 3 –B; 4 –A
c) 1 –D; 2 –B; 3 –C; 4 –A
d) 1 –D 2 –A; 3 –B; 4 –C
35. Which of the following is a correct combination Type of Ethic Application

Micro Ethics A) Applies to microchips and software
technologies
Meta Ethics B) Deals with abstract philosophical
questions pertaining Ethics
Macro Ethics C) Applies to society as a whole
Normative Ethics D) Applies to religious order
a) 1 – A; 2 – B; 3 – C; 4 – D
b) 2 - B ; 3 – C
c) 2 – B only
d) 2 – B; 3 – C and 4 - D
36. Which of the following are included as major normative ethical theories?
1. Contractualism
2. Consequentialism
3. Deontology
4. Virtue Theory
s) 1,2 and 4
t) 1,2 and 3
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4
37. Which of the following are the functions of a code of ethics?
1. It can express a shared commitment on the part of a professional
society’s members to strive to satisfy certain ethical standards and
principles.
2. It can help foster an environment in which ethical behavior is the
norm
3. It can serve as a guide or reminder in specific situations
4. A code can be a valuable academic and educational legacy for an
organization.
u) 1 and 3
v) 1,2 and 3
c) 1,2,3 and 4
d) 1 and 2
38. The principle of deontological ethics has been most succinctly
laid down by Immanuelle Kant in his categorical imperative – which
states “ Act only in accordance with that maxim through which you
can at the same time will that it becomes a universal law”- under what
category of the followingmethods does this lie?
a) Bottom Up model
b) Top Down model
c) Internal ethics model
d) External ethics model
39. Which is the pre conventional levels of Moral Development as per

Kohlberg’s Theory
b) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
c) Related to moral development of children and some adults who
40. Which is the conventional levels of Moral Development as per Kohlberg’s

Theory
1) Right Conduct is a selfish thing as solely what is good for oneself.
2) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
3) Related to moral development of children and some adults who
4) Level deals with the respect for conventional rules and
authority.
Chennai – 600 119

Engineering
ENGINEERING
UNIT – III ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL
EXPERIMENTATION
MCQ with answer
ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION

Engineering as Experimentation – Engineers as responsible Experimenters –
Codes of Ethics – A Balanced Outlook on Law.
PART A
1. Complex and rapidly changing innovation in engineering leads to
a. the need for a rigid engineering ethics
b. the need for an adaptive engineering ethics
c. unfamiliar ethical circumstances
d. both b and c
2. Engineers as employees are concerned with issues beyond wages,

benefits, and job security, such as
a. stress reduction
b. job satisfaction
c. personal fulfilment
d. all of the above
3. The fact that it takes less time today to go from concept to applied
technology means that both practitioners and academic engineers share
responsibility for the profession's
a. knowledge base
b. scholarly community
c. clients
d. managers
4. According to Emison, an ethical model of responsible action should

address conduct pertaining to individuals, organizations, and
a. state government
b. federal government
c. the community-at-large
d. universities
5. A pragmatist approach to engineering ethics depends on a

a. transcendent reality
b. framework of stable values
c. co-evolution of judgment and action
d. rational imperative of constancy
6. "We wish to be good citizens of every community in which we operate."
This is
a. Ethical Code
b. Political and Social Code
c. Legal Rule
d. Legal Act
7. A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of

all employees is called
a. code of ethics
b. word of ethics
c. ethical dilemma
8. An empirical inquiry into the actual rules or standards of a particular

group is
a. normative justice
b. descriptive justice
c. interpersonal justice
9. The HR policy which is based on the philosophy of the utmost good for the
greatest number of people is covered under the
a. utilitarian approach
b. approach based on rights
c. approach based on justice
10. Which of the following is not usually the objective of a code of ethics?
a. to create an ethical workplace
b. to evaluate the ethical components of the proposed actions of the
employees
c. to improve the public image of the company
d. to enhance the profits of the business continuously
11. Which of the following is not a core principle of the Society for Human
Resource Management’s Code of Ethics?
a. professional responsibility
b. fairness and justice
c. professional development
12. Which of the following factors shapes the ethical behaviour of the
members of an organization?
a. The supervisor’s behaviour
b. organizational culture
c. code of ethics
d. All of the above
13. A written statement of policies and principles that guides the behaviour of
all employees is called
a. code of ethics
b. word of ethics
c. ethical dilemma
14. Document that consists of all ethical standards that employer expects
from employees is classified as
a. ethics code
b. descriptive code
c. procedural code
d. distributive code
15. A……………………………is a set of principles that people hold themselves

to or that are held by organizations or groups.
a. code of ethics
b. code of honor
c. ethical perspective
d. persuasive tactic
16. “We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to

the integrity of communication.” This is a commitment that would most
likely be found in a……………………………….
a. mission statement
b. code of ethics
c. code of conduct
d. employee handbook
17. Ethics & Law overlap. This is called…

a. Yellow area
b. White area
c. Black area
d. Grey area
18. Having ………………………………..means you can be trusted to do what

you are expected to do at work
a. Responsibility
b. Respect
c. Teamwork
d. Cooperation
19. What is the classical view of management's social responsibility?

a. To create specific environment in work place
b. To maximise profits
c. To protect and improve society's welfare
d. All of the above
20. According to the text, what is the ethical responsibility of someone who
receives a message?
a. to read the message immediately in case it contains important or
time-sensitive information
b. to relay the message to as many people as possible
c. to check the credibility of the sender and, if the sender is
being unethical, take appropriate action
d. to ensure it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands
21. Which of the following statements regarding a profession’s code of ethics
is most accurate?
a. A code of ethics makes sure that all members of a profession act
ethically at all times.
b. A code of ethics communicates the principles and expected
behavior of a profession’s members.
c. A code of ethics always includes standards of conduct.
22. Investment professionals have a special responsibility to act ethically

because:
a. the industry is heavily impacted by regulations.
b. the profession has adopted a code of ethics.
c. they are entrusted to protect client’s assets.
23. Besides the tests, each engineering project is modified during execution,
based on
a) the periodical feedback on the progress and the lessons
from other sources
b) expert's opinion
c) engineer's wish
d) Government's policy
24. Engineers normally learn from their own prior designs and infer from the
analysis of operation and results, and sometimes from the reports of other
engineers. this relates to
a) Learning from experts
b) Self learning
c) Predictive analysis
d) Learning from the past
25. Which of the following are the features of morally responsible engineers?
a. Conscientiousness.
b. Comprehensive perspective.
c. Autonomy and Accountability.
d. All of the above
PART B
26. Which among the following is a true about ethics of research and
experimentation?
1. Research that causes harm to humans is morally wrong
2. Research that involves humans is justified only when some good can
come from it
3. A person’s right to liberty is violated if he is a subject to research by
coercion
4. Informed Consent plays a role in Research Ethics
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 and 4
27. Jill Jones, a Level III candidate, is under investigation for a possible
violation of the code and standards. After considering all available
information, the Designated Officer determines that there was indeed a
violation and recommends certain sanctions. Jones:
a. Must accept the sanctions.
b. Can reject the proposed sanctions in which case the matter
is referred to a hearing panel composed of DRC members and
CFA Institute member volunteers affiliated with the DRC.
c. Can reject the proposed sanctions in which case the matter is
referred to the local CFA Institute society.
28. John Grey has just resigned from his position as a portfolio manager at
T.C. Assets Inc. to start his own independent practice. To save time, John
makes use of the computer models he made at T.C. Assets Inc. that were
saved on his computer and also uses public directories to contact his
former clients whose names he can recall. Grey has violated the Code and
Standards by doing which of the following:
a. Using the models he made for his former employer.
b. Soliciting his former employer‟s clients.
c. Both by using the models and soliciting the former clients.
29. Ahmed Husain, a CFA charterholder, is an analyst for BGD Investments,

Ltd. and specialises in the Bangladesh Textile Industry. Over the past two
months, apart from analysing the financial statements of the companies
in the sector, Husain also interacted with executives from some key textile
companies in Bangladesh, labour unions, exporters and cotton farmers.
Husain realised that when put together, the fragments of public and non-
material non-public information can result in material information
regarding the textile sector which leads him to change his
recommendation from positive to a negative outlook for the next quarter.
Which of the following statements regarding Standard II - Integrity of
Capital Markets is most accurate if Husain changes his recommendation?
a. Husain would violate the Code and Standards as he would use
non-public information.
b. B. Husain would violate the Code and Standards because
although the non-public information used is non-material, it
leads to material information.
c. Husain would not violate the Code and Standards.
30. Ali Haider is responsible for calculating his firm’s performance returns.
He notices that the return for November is impressive if he includes a new
account which started in mid-November and excludes an account which
exited in early-November. In calculating performance returns the firm‟s
policy is to include accounts which exited during the month. Furthermore,
performance numbers of new accounts are to be considered only after they
have been with the firm for a period of one month. In reporting the
performance for November, Haider omits the exited account and includes
the new account. Which of the following is correct according to the CFA
Institute Standards of Professional Conduct?
a. Haider has not violated the Code and Standards he is acting in
the best interest of his employer.
b. Haider violated the Code and Standards because both the
inclusion and omission of accounts violate the firm’s
policies.
c. Haider did not violate the Code and Standards because
performance analysts are free to determine when to include or
omit an account.
31. Which of the following is correct under the Code and Standards?
a. Financial analysts are free to act on conclusions based on
both public and nonmaterial nonpublic information.
b. Financial analysts can act on material nonpublic information if
it‟s provided by industry experts.
c. Financial analysts from large firms can disseminate inside
information of a company than analysts from small firms.
32. Jenna Mitchel works as the head of research at a large investment

management company. Recently she received her CFA charter and is also
given the responsibility of compliance. She delegates some of her
supervisory responsibilities in the research unit so she can bring the
compliance in line with the CFA Institute Standards of Professional
Conduct as directed by the CEO. Some of her subordinates are not subject
to the Code and Standards? Which of the following statement is correct
according to the CFA Code and Standards?
a. Mitchel has supervisory responsibilities over all her
subordinates.
b. Mitchel is not responsible for her subordinates who are not
governed by the CFA Code and Standards.
c. Mitchel responsibilities now only involve the Compliance unit
since she has delegated responsibilities in the Research unit.
33. Rauf Ahmad, a junior research analyst and a candidate in the CFA
Program, has been recently hired to cover the mining industry. Ahmad
has been asked to go over the firm‟s compliance procedures especially
regarding the flow of information between the trading desks and the
research department. Doug Harvey CFA, and head of the research
department, tells him that the firm is very particular about not leaking
information into the market and follows all the regulatory procedures in
addition to the CFA Institute‟s Code and Standards. As the deadline of
the report comes up, Ahmad pressed for time reads up online brokerage
reports on the mining industry, talks to a trader friend and goes over the
past reports on the subject by his predecessors. He is able to produce the
report in which there‟s no reference to the brokerage reports or the
comments made by his friend, since he feels all that information is
publicly available. The least likely CFA Standard violated by Ahmad is:
a. Diligence and Reasonable basis.
b. Misrepresentation.
c. Conflicts of Interest.
34. Conrad Daley is a portfolio manager for Cross Inc., an investment advisory
and brokerage firm. He reports to Julia Richardson CFA, who is the CFO
of Cross. Daley is in charge of an aggressive growth equity fund and Cross
Retirement Plan, a defined contribution plan for the employees of Cross.
Daley sometimes places purchase and sale orders with a Commodity Index
without completing an internal transaction form. No written operating
procedures or compliance manual concerning commodity trades exists.
Richardson has violated the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards
of Professional Conduct relating to?
a. Disclosure of Conflicts
b. Misconduct
c. Responsibilities of Supervisors
35. Jamshed Hameed a trader with Zeal a small investment and broker/dealer
firm and a candidate in the CFA Program often receives material nonpublic
information from friends in the investment department. Hameed‟s
supervisor Siraj Munir, is the Head of the Trading Unit is aware of this
flow of information since Hameed discusses it with him. In order to
confirm with the CFA Code and Standards, which one of the following is
the best policy for the investment/brokerage firm?
a. No buy and sell of the stocks of the clients about which the
information is received.
b. Setting up physical and informational barriers to prevent the
exchange of information between the investment and
brokerage departments.
c. Transact with only a limited number of stocks when the material
nonpublic information is received
36. Gharib Hisham CFA works for a major investment bank in New York. He
is sent to a developing country as an analyst covering the capital market
and the fast changing economy. Hisham finds out that though the
economy is growing at a very high pace, the securities market is not very
well regulated. As a result there are no laws against insider trading and
various infringements of the securities laws exist with no punitive
prohibitions. According to the CFA Institute Standards of Professional
Conduct Hisham should:
a. Abide by the local law since he works in that country.
b. Get the regulatory authorities to prohibit insider trading.
c. Abide by the CFA Institute Code and Standards.
37. According to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of

Professional Conduct, members in case of oversubscription of issues will
most likely breach their duty to clients by:
a. Prorating to all clients for whom the issue is appropriate.
b. Avoiding odd-lot distributions.
c. Not forgoing any sales to themselves.
38. In standard experiments, members for study are selected into two groups
namely A and B at random. Group A are given special treatment. The group
B is given no treatment and is called the ‘controlled group’. But they are
placed in the same environment as the other group A. this is known as
a) Process Control
b) Engineering Control
c) Experimental Control
d) Management Control
39.
1. The human subjects (person who participate in experiments) should be

given all the information to make a reasonable decision.
2. The human subjects should show their willingness to be a human model
voluntarily.
The above two statements indicates_________
a) Informed arguments
b) Informed consent
c) Proposed consent
d) Classified consent
40. Sometimes, the managements have not been willing to disseminate the full
information about the project or product beyond the legal requirements,
because of the fear of
a) Market demand
b) Government policies
c) Potential competitors
d) Social views
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ENGINEERING
UNIT – IV SAFETY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND
RIGHTS
MCQ with answer
SAFETY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS

Safety and Risk – Assessment of Safety and Risk – Risk Benefit Analysis and
Reducing Risk - Respect for Authority – Collective Bargaining – Confidentiality
– Conflicts of Interest – Occupational Crime – Professional Rights – Employee
Rights – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) – Discrimination.
UNIT –IV SAFETY, RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHTS

PART A
1. Who has responsibility for health and safety at your place of work?
a) The client and main contractor only
b) Self-employed contractors only and employees
c) Employers, employees and sub-contractors
d) Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them
2. Which of the following is correct for risk assessment

a) It is a good idea to do, but not essential
b) Only do it if the job is a big job
c) It is a legal requirement and must always be carried out prior to
starting the job
d) Only needs to be done for hazardous work
3. What does a risk assessment tell you?

a) How to report accidents
b) The working hours of the organisation
c) Where the first aid box is and the first aiders
d) How to do the job safely
4. Why should regular inspections of the workplace take place?

a) To check whether the working environment is safe
b) To check everyone is doing their job
c) To prepare for a visit from a HSE inspector
d) To check that all staff are present and correct
5. Which of the following is correct for risk assessment

a) It is a good idea to do, but not essential
b) Only do it if the job is a big job
c) It is a legal requirement and must always be carried out prior to
starting the job
d) Only needs to be done for hazardous work
6. Carroll's model of social responsibility includes the social responsibilities
categories of , , and plus those at the
discretion of the firm.
a) consumerism; discrimination; environment
b) ethical responsibilities; discrimination; legal responsibilities
c) ethical responsibilities; legal responsibilities; economic
responsibilities
d) occupational safety; legal responsibilities; economic responsibilities
7. Intellectual Property is protected by the law

a) Patents
b) Trademarks
c) Copyrights
d) All of the above
8. The quest to maximize profitability should be constrained by

a) Ethical obligations
b) Unethical obligations
c) Stakeholders
d) Lack of social responsibility
9. What among the following elements takes the most direct and immediate
set back in a case of Conflict of interest by a public official?
a) The reputation of the officer
b) The trust that the public holds in the office
c) The legitimacy of the office
d) The constitution of India
10. Which of the following descriptions best describes the principle

concerning professional ethics?
a) Professional duties must be judged by ethical standards independent
of time, place and Circumstance
b) Judging professional duties always involves reciprocal
adjustment between ends and means
c) Professional duties must by nature be strictly deontological, i.e – the
ends must not come at the cost of the means
d) Professional duties must be judged only by what they achieve in line
with the ends prescribed by the ideals of business
11. “A is any individual or group who benefits from or is harmed by, or

whose rights are affected (violated, restricted or ignored) by an organization’s
action.” What is the most appropriate insertion in the blank
a) Victim
b) Stakeholder
c) Culprit
d) Shareholder
12. Which among the following is an appropriate understanding of what

corporate responsibility means?
a) Companies should be held accountable for social effects of their
actions
b) Companies should be held accountable for political effects of their
actions
c) Companies should be held accountable for economic effects of their
actions
d) All of the above
13. A whistle-blower is primarily motivated by

a) Retaliation
b) Ethical concern
c) Personal gain
d) Fear of retribution
14. Which of the following is necessary for whistle-blowing to occur?

a) Information
b) Legal protection
c) A nondisclosure agreement
d) Managing authority
15. The main motivation for there to be whistle blower-protection laws is

that whistle blowers .
a) Represent a minority
b) Are likely to be oppressed
c) Benefit society
d) Should enjoy freedom of speech
16. Which one has high risk, High safety, high cost and high price?
a) Nuclear power plant
b) Automobiles industry
c) Electrical industry
d) Electronic industry
17. In order to determine the risk, which of the following criterion should
have knowledge?
A) Knowledge of Risk
b) Uncertainties in Design
c) Testing for Safety
d) All of the above
18. The study usually covers risk identification, risk analysis, risk
assessment, risk rating, suggestions on risk control and risk mitigation. this
study is known as
a) risk evaluation
b) risk measurement
c) risk analysis
d) risk science
19. A thing is safe if its risks are judged to be with in

a) Appreciable level
b) Acceptable level
c) Measurable level
d) Realizable level
20. ____________is determined by currently available data, as measured

actuarially for insurance premiums.
a) Projected risk
b) Statistical risk
c) Perceived risk
21. _________________ means systematically quantifying the relative

importance of risks and benefits to demonstrate the net benefits of a process
to an user.
a) Risk benefit modeling
b) Risk benefit Tradeoff
c) Risk selling
22. ___________ is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of

the mind for which property rights are recognized and the corresponding
fields of law
a) Intellectual property
b) Identified Property
c) Internet Property
d) International Property
23. A ________________is termed as the exclusionary rights given by the

government or the authorized authority to its inventor for a particular
duration of time, in respect of his invention.
a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
d) Discovery
24. Risk management in an IT industry is responsibility of

the________________
a) Client
b) Investor
c) Developer
d) Project team
25. "Risk is a compound measure of the profitability and magnitude of adverse

effect." The definition given by
a) Kant
b) Rowe
c) Lowrance
PART B
26. Which among the following acts fall under the category of hazard to
employee’s safety and health?
i) Exposure to asbestos
ii) Second hand smoke
iii) Music at the workplace
iv) Obsolete industrial equipment
a) i and ii
b) i, ii and iii
c) I, ii, iii and iv
d) i, ii and iv
27. Which of the following is a form/type of conflict of interest?

i) Using government Property for extra official purposes
ii) Post-Employment Benefits
iii) Receiving Gifts from clients
iv) Holding an office of profit
a) i, ii and iv
b) i, ii and iii
c) i and ii
d) iii and iv
28. What among the following question must a moral agent keep in
mindwhile determining corporate social responsibility?
i) Is this activity necessary in order to conduct business?
ii) Is it necessary to redress harms caused by the company?
iii) Is the activity within the scope of the firm’s expertise?
iv) Can such an activity be carried out without interfering with the
social fabric, or community, or national security?
a) i, ii and iv
b) i, ii, iii and iv
c) ii, iii and iv
d) iii and iv
29. What among the following question must a moral agent keep in mind
while determining corporate social responsibility?
i) Is this activity necessary in order to conduct business?
ii) Is it necessary to redress harms caused by the company?
iii) Is the activity within the scope of the firm’s expertise?
iv) Can such an activity be carried out without interfering with the
social fabric, or
community, or national security?
a) i, ii and iv
c) ii, iii and iv
d) iii and iv
30. Which of the following are true with regard to safety and treatment of
employees
i) It is a means of promoting worker efficiency and social order by
protecting lives and promoting the well-being of workers
ii) The idea of safety and treatment of employees was conceived during
the Industrial Revolution in Europe
iii) By ensuring safety of workers the political society of a nation is
stabilized
iv) All workers have a right to expect fairness from their employer and
to be treated with respect and dignity
a) i, ii, iii and iv
b) i, iii and iv
c) ii and iv
d) i and iv
31. Which of the following statements are true?

i) The more strict and disciplined the process of socialization - the better
quality of morality is formed in an individual
ii) The higher the level of moral reasoning in individuals - the more
moral the behaviour to be expected
iii) The increase in perception of individual’s responsibility and
involvement in the situation increases the probability of moral
behaviour
iv) The more rigorous the monitoring of behaviour by a supervisory
agency - the more voluntarily the individual acts morally.
a) i, ii and iv
c) ii and iii
d) ii, iii and iv
32. Which of the following options are included in the ethics of fair treatment
of workers at workplace?
i) Physical safety of employees at the workplace
ii) Recreation facilities at the workplace
iii) Rights of workers to fairness and dignity
iv) Right of workers to have a share in company’s profit
a) i and ii
b) i and iii
c) ii and iv
d) i, iii, and iv
33. Which of the following are the principles that need to be adopted in
Economics to deal with the Environment responsibly
i) Marketing of safe products and services
ii) Curtailing the use of energy by developing economies
iii) Reduction and Disposal of manufactured products
iv) Environmental Directors and Managers for enterprises and
corporations
a) i, iii and iv
b) i, ii and iii
c) ii and iv
d) i and iii
34. Consider the following statement, and mark the correct one which is
borrowed from NSPE code of ethics, about IPR
a) “Engineers shall not reveal facts, data or information obtained
in a professional capacity without the prior consent of the client
or employer except as authorized and required by law or this Code”
b) “Engineers shall be free to reveal facts, data or information obtained
in a professional capacity without the prior consent of the client or
employer except as prohibited by law or this Code”
c) “Engineers shall not obtain facts, data or information in a
professional capacity without the prior consent of the client or employer
except as authorized and required by law or this Code”
d) “Engineers shall not gain monetary benefits from facts, data or
information obtained in a professional capacity without the prior
consent of the client or employer except as authorized and required by
law or this Code”
35. Which among the following are the entities that check and control conflict
of interest in a Govt Department?
i) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
ii) Judiciary
iii) Commissions of Inquiry
iv) Ministry of Finance
a) i, ii and iii
b) i,ii, iii and iv
c) ii, iii and iv
d) i and iii
36. Which among the following form a type on intellectual property?
i) Trade Secrets
ii) Digital Signatures
iii) Trademarks
iv) Copyrights
b) i. iii and iv
c) iii and iv
d) ii, iii and iv
37. Which of the following are fundamental cannon of NSPE?

i) Hold, paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public
ii) Perform services only in areas of their competence
iii) Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner
iv) Never defect from the corporation which has employed them for a
considerable amount of time Which of the following are correct?
b) i, ii and iii
c) ii, iii and iv
d) ii and iii
38. Why are stakeholders important to a company?

i) Because a company could not exist or achieve profits without them
ii) Because stakeholders are individuals or groups of individuals –
human beings with rights and interest.
a) Only i
b) Only ii
c) Both i and ii
d) Neither i nor ii
39. The Patents(Amendment) Act, 1999 which was passed on 10th March,
1999 in the Indian Parliament for amending the Patents Act of 1970 which
in turns facilitate to establish _______________for filing patents and accords
with the exclusive marketing rights for the time period of 5 years
a) Mailbox system
b) the tender system
c) the voting/polling system
d) the first claiming system
40. Which of the following is correct regarding institutional authority?

1. It is the institutional right given to a person to exercise power based on the
resources of institution.
2. It is exercised by making policy decisions, allocating resources, issuing orders,
carrying out the actions, giving recommendations, etc.
3. It is the possession of special knowledge, skill, or competence to perform some
task or to give sound advice
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 2 and 3
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ENGINEERING
UNIT - V GLOBAL ISSUES
MCQ with answer
UNIT V GLOBAL ISSUES

Multinational Corporations – Environmental Ethics – Computer Ethics – Weapons
Development – Engineers as Managers – Consulting Engineers – Engineers as Expert
Witnesses and Advisors – Moral Leadership –Code of Conduct – Corporate Social
Responsibility.
PART A
1. Which of the following is a characteristic of multinational enterprises?
a. The overseas market is larger than the domestic market.
b. At least half its directors are foreign national
c. The company does at least 30 percent of its business in foreign
markets.
d. The affiliates are responsive to a number of important
environmental forces.
2. Which of the following is a definition of multinational enterprises?

a. A company headquartered in one country but having operations
in other countries.
b. A company employing foreign nationals.
c. A company operating in emerging economies.
d. None of the above.
3. How is an FSA defined?

a. Government support.
b. A unique capability proprietary of the organization.
c. Natural resource endowments.
d. Labor.
4. Environmental justice is described as intergenerational, meaning that

a. both genders should enjoy the environment equally
b. international laws define general environmental laws
c. each generation is responsible for current environmental laws
d. the environment should be preserved for future generations
5. Much of the emphasis on clean water initiatives in the 1970s was

prompted by the
a. water pollution of the Great Lakes
b. Cuyahoga River in Ohio catching on fire
c. disposal of radioactive wastes into rivers and the ocean
d. water pollution produced by the mining of coal
6. Environmental ethics belongs to which part?

a. Environmental science
b. Environmental chemistry
c. Environmental philosophy
d. Environmental studies
7. On what Marshall’s category of conservation ethics valid?

a. Usefulness to all organisms
b. Usefulness to humans
c. Usefulness to the ecosystem
d. Non usefulness to humans
8. What is the main reason environmental destruction?

a. Due to consumption of the poor
b. Due to consumption of the rich
c. Due to no consumption
d. Due to consumption in certain interval of times
9. Which one of the following is the major environmental issue?

a. Use of resources
b. Use of economy
c. Education
d. Employment
10. What are computer ethics?

a. An honest, moral code that should be followed when on
the computer
b. A computer program about honesty
c. A computer that fits on or under a desk
d. A list of commandments in the Bible
11. Management is:

a. An art
b. Both science and art
c. A science
d. Neither art nor science
12. Engineering is:

a. An art
b. Both science and art
c. A science
d. Neither art nor science
13. Engineers can become good managers only through .

a. Experience
b. Taking master degree in management
c. Effective career planning
d. Trainings
14. If you are an engineer wanting to become a manager, what will you do?
a. Develop new talents
b. Acquire new values
c. Broaden your point of view
d. All of the above
15. When engineer enters management, what is the most likely problem he
finds difficult to acquire?
a. Learning to trust others
b. Learning how to work through others
c. Learning how to take satisfaction in the work of others
d. All of the above
16. What management functions refers to the process of anticipating

problems, analyzing them, estimating their likely impact and determining
actions that will lead to the desired outcomes and goals?
a. Planning
b. Leading
c. Controlling
d. Organizing
17. What management function involves selecting candidates and training

personnel?
a. Organizing
b. Staffing
c. Motivating
d. Controlling
18. What management function involves orienting personnel in the most

effective way and channeling resources?
a. Directing
b. Planning
c. Organizing
d. Leading
19. Actual performance normally is the same as the original plan and
therefore it is necessary to check for deviation and to take corrective action.
This action refers to what management function?
a. Organizing
b. Planning
c. Controlling
d. Staffing
20. What refers to management function which is to encourage others to

follow the example set for them, with great commitment and conviction?
a. Staffing
b. Motivating
c. Controlling
d. Leading
21. What refers to a principal function of lower management which is to instill

in the workforce a commitment and enthusiasm for pursuing the goals of
theorganization?
a. Directing
b. Motivating
c. Staffing
d. Controlling
22. Which is NOT an element of project management process?

a. Data and information
b. Research and development
c. Decision making
d. Implementation and action
23. What is the most essential attribute of a project manager?

a. Leadership
b. Charisma
c. Communication skill
d. Knowledge
24. _____________________ is the study of moral issues concerning the

environment, and moral perspectives, beliefs, or attitudes concerning those
issues.
a) Environmental Ethics
b) Essential Ethics
c) Engineering Ethics
d) Economical Ethics
25. ________________means integration of countries through commerce, transfer

of technology, and exchange of information and culture
a) Digitization
b) Communalisation
c) Nationalisation
d) Globalization
PART B
26. Which is an example of plagiarism?

a. Reading a paragraph online and retyping it in your own words.
b. Copying and pasting someone else's work into your paper using
qoutation marks and citing the author
c. Typing a paper in your own word
d. Copying and pasting a sentence from the Internet into your
paper.
27. What does it mean if something has a copyright symbol?
a. It is the work and property of the person who created it
b. The person who created the work wanted to register their name so
they could become famous
c. As long as you buy it, you can make as many copies as you want
d. Since young people don’t have much money, it’s okay to copy
anything
28. If you want to use one program on thirty different computers, you
should
a. Purchase a site license or buy enough copies for every computer
b. Buy two copies, in case one becomes damaged, and load it on all the
computers
c. Buy one copy and put it on all the computers
d. Borrow it from another school, copy it, and send it back promptly
29. On a school computer, Mary learned how to copy programs. A classmate

asked her to copy a program for his home use. Her most ethical response
would be which of the following?
a. I’ll copy it, but you have to promise not to tell anybody.”
b. “I don’t know how to copy diskettes.”
c. “I can’t copy it because it will break copyright laws.”
d. “I’ll copy it for you, but you can’t copy it for anyone else.”
30. Montgomery Middle School purchased a single-user copy of a word

processing program. They may do which of the following?
a. Copy it onto all the computers in the lab
b. Use it on only one computer in the lab
c. Use it on all the computers in one classroom
d. Duplicate the disk and give it to everyone in the class
31. Which of the following would be considered unethical access of a computer

database?
a. Accessing your banking statement online
b. Using a gift registry online to pick out a gift for someone getting
married.
c. Buying a pair of jeans using a store’s web site
d. Opening America Online using someone else’s screen name and
password
32. All of the answers below are advantages to buying your own software
EXCEPT
a. Having instruction manuals or documentation.
b. Getting expert help from the software company.
c. Giving free copies to your friends
d. Having the personal satisfaction of doing what is ethical and legal
33. The term ______________________ emphasizes on the investment, orientation

of technology, development and functioning of organizations to meet the
present needs of people and at the same time ensuring the future
generations to meet their needs.
a) sustainable development
b) synergestic development
c) symbiotic development
d) surgical development
34. Hackers are unethical people who

1. Access databases that they have no right to be in
2. Create programs intending to destroy other computer systems
3. Do not respect the rights or privacy of others.
4. Are out to destroy other people’s computer systems
Which of the above statement is correct?
e) 1 , 2 and 3
f) 2, 3 and 4
g) 1, 2 and 4
h) 1,2, 3 and 4
35. What is the purpose of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)?
a. To provide an ethical framework for the state agencies that monitor
environmental activity
b. To create a regional network of environmentally supportive policies
that states may modify
c. To promote informed decision-making by federal agencies by
providing detailed information concerning environmental
impacts
d. To enact more effective but less stringent policies affecting specific
areas of environmental concern.
36. Which of the following are considered as International Rights

1. The right to freedom of physical movement.
2. The right to ownership of property.
3. The right to freedom from torture.
4. The right to a fair trial.
a) 1 and 2
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) 1,2,3 and 4
37. __________ is the view that there may be alternative moral perspectives
that are reasonable; but none of them can be accepted completely by all the
rational and the morally concerned persons.
a) Ethical hacking
b) Ethical Pluralism
c) Ethical climate
38.
1. It says that actions are morally right when (and because) they
are approved by law or custom; they are wrong when they violate laws or
customs.
2. This view is considered false, because it implies absurdities.
3. It justifies genocide and other ridiculous behaviors.
What is the sense of relative value for the above statement indicates?
a) Ethical Relativism
b) Descriptive Relativism
c) Moral Relationalism
d) Ethical Pluralism
39. The approach, priority is given to the protection of environment than the
cost of the products designed by the engineers
a) Cost-oblivious Approach
b) Cost-benefit Analysis
c) Ethical Analysis
40. Which of the following statement is correct regarding bio centric Ethics?
a) It acknowledges the inherent worth of all sentient animals.
b) It recognizes that all living organisms as having inherent worth
c) It emphasizes inherent value in ecological systems
d) All of the above

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JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical and Electronics

UNIT I HUMAN VALUES

4. One of the Ethical Standard is to:

5. Which of the term refers to commitment?

7. Which of the following refers to honesty in beliefs?

8. Which of the following refers to honesty in discretion?

9. Sometimes engineers may discuss some matters on technical aspects

11. Which of the following refers to honesty in Speech?

15. What is Empathy?

16. How service learning helps an individuals.

17. Sharing is a process that describes the

19. Courage is the tendency to accept

20. The set-backs against successful cooperation are:

21. Spirituality in a broad sense refers it is a way of living that emphasizes

22. Purpose of yoga is liberation of the soul which is attained by

23. The common reflections of honesty are:

25. Resource Crunch, Opportunities and Attitude relates to ______________

29. X is a director of a Nationalized Bank in India; the bank has opened up

31. Which of the statement is true in terms of objectives of Professional

32. Which statement is correct for service learning?

34. This aspects of statements

a) Rights and duties

36. ____________are the welfare principles enunciated by the wise people,

a) Morals and Ethics

38. Which of the following methodologies are effective in developing self-

39. Which of the following is correct for Intellectual Courage?

Department of Electrical and Electronics

UNIT II ENGINEERING ETHICS

1. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of “practice” vis a

2. Which of the following is an appropriate general principle with regard for

3. Which of the following principles is the essential principle of

4. Which of the following descriptions best describes the principle

5. Which among the following are most likely to be virtues of utilitarianism?

6. Which of the following statements are true?

7. Which is the pre conventional levels of Moral Development as per

8. Which is the conventional levels of Moral Development as per Gilligan’s

9. Which is the post conventional levels of Moral Development as per

10. In the _____________________________, right conduct for an

11. The people at _______________________________level want to live by general

12. Which is not the models of professional role?

13. Which of the following correctly emphasizes the Sense of honour?

14. Which of the following correctly emphasizes the Self-respect?

15. Which of the following correctly emphasizes the Courage?

16. Who framed Utilitarian ethics?

17. Who framed Duty based ethics?

18. According to Kant what does respect for others means?

22. According to Gilligan, ___________________ have tendency to over-ride the

23. _____________ provides the framework through which learning attitudes

24. NORMATIVE, FACTUAL and CONCEPTUAL are the 3 types of

30. Which of the following are true?

31. Which of the following is true about ‘professional ethics’?

35. Which of the following is a correct combination Type of Ethic Application

39. Which is the pre conventional levels of Moral Development as per

40. Which is the conventional levels of Moral Development as per Kohlberg’s

Department of Electrical and Electronics

ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION