Question

1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Code of Professional Conduct for Engineers?

1. Truthfulness and reliability in public statements
2. Avoidance of Conflict of Interest
3. Limit one’s services to his/her area of competency
4. Cost efficiency and project value

2. The highest order of ethical priority for engineers is to
   1. adhere to the letter of the law
   2. protect the welfare of the public

3. A thorough and accurate Quantity Take-off (QTO) is the foundation for an accurate cost estimate.
   1. TRUE
   2. FALSE

Answer 1

Q 1.

Which one is NOT a part of the Code of Professional Conduct for Engineers

(c) The code says that engineer should perform services only in their area of competency, and limiting service in one's area of competency is illogical even from common sense point of view.

Q 2.

The highest order of ethical priority for engineers is to

(b) The code says that engineer should hold paramount safety of health and welfare of public in performance of their duties. That is the first priority.

Q 3.

A thorough and accurate Quantity Take-off (QTO) is the foundation for an accurate cost estimate.

(a) This statement is true, as quantity take-offs are detailed measurements, used to form a bid.