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The document outlines the Code of Ethics for electrical engineers, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and fairness in professional conduct. It addresses various scenarios engineers may face, including handling conflicts of interest, maintaining client confidentiality, and ensuring public safety. The document underscores the importance of continuous improvement, ethical competition, and the responsibility to uphold the dignity of the profession.

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Code-of-EthicsIIEE-and-PRC-QA-Group-6

The document outlines the Code of Ethics for electrical engineers, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and fairness in professional conduct. It addresses various scenarios engineers may face, including handling conflicts of interest, maintaining client confidentiality, and ensuring public safety. The document underscores the importance of continuous improvement, ethical competition, and the responsibility to uphold the dignity of the profession.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LAWS, CODES, and PROFESSIONAL

ETHICS

Title : Code of Ethics (IIEE and PRC)

1. What is the keystone of professional conduct in electrical engineering?


a). honesty b). integrity c). loyalty d). fairness

2. What should an Electrical Engineer prioritize in discharging their duties?


a). personal interest
b). competitive pricing
c). absolute fidelity to clients and employers
d). profit maximization

3. Why should an engineer avoid association with persons of questionable character?


a). to uphold the honor and dignity of the profession
b). to avoid personal conflicts
c). to protect themselves from legal action
d). to prevent unnecessary expenses

4. How should an engineer improve their skills and knowledge?


a). by keeping trade secrets b). by avoiding competition
c). by sharing knowledge and experiences d). by working
alone

5. What is the guideline for advertising an engineer's work?


a). by making comparisons with competitors b). in an exaggerated manner
c). in a simple and professional way d). through false claims

6. How should an engineer express opinion on technical matters?


a). only when called for, with adequate knowledge and facts
b). whenever they want, even without supporting facts
c). based on public opinion
d). by following company directives only

7. How should an engineer treat clients and employers?


a). prioritizing those who pay more
b). following personal interests first
c). competing aggressively
d). with fairness and impartiality

8. What must an engineer do before entering contracts involving their financial interests?
a). clarify the situation in the contract b). keep it confidential
c). hide financial interests d). accept without
concern

9. How should an engineer handle dangerous work conditions?


a). ignore them if they are not directly affected
b). report them to responsible authorities
c). continue working despite the risks
d). hide the issues from the employer

10. What is the rule regarding confidential information about clients or employers?
a). Engineers can share it with competitors
b). Engineers should use it for personal advantage
c). Engineers should sell information if it benefits them
d). Engineers should not disclose it without consent

11. When can an engineer accept compensation from multiple parties for the same
work?
a). only if they do it secretly b). if they work more hours
c). if all affected parties give consent d). if the contract is silent about it

12. How should engineers protect their profession?


a). by preventing new engineers from entering the field
b). by fighting misrepresentation and unfair criticism
c). by competing unethically
d). by misrepresenting their competitors

13. What is expected when an engineer finds another violating ethical standards?
a). cover up the violation to protect the profession b). ignore the
violation
c). report it to the proper forum for action d). use the
violation for personal gain

14. How should engineers handle professional credit for work done?
a). give credit to the person legally due b). discredit their colleagues
c). claim credit for all work d). refuse to
acknowledge contributions

15. What happens if an engineer violates the Code of Ethics?


a). they receive a commendation
b). they are exempted from legal consequences
c). they automatically lose their license
d). they face disciplinary action by the board of electrical engineering

14. What is one of the primary responsibilities of an electrical practitioner according


to the IIEE Code of Ethics?
a). maximizing profits b). enhancing human welfare
c). avoiding competition d). keeping trade secrets

15. How should electrical practitioners serve the public, employers, and clients?
a). by being honest and impartial
b). by prioritizing their own interests
c). by keeping work methods secret
d). by only working for the highest-paying clients

16. What is one way to uphold the dignity of the electrical engineering profession?
a). by striving to increase competence and prestige
b). by avoiding technological advancements
c). by refusing to work with non-engineers
d). by prioritizing financial gain over ethics

17. What should an engineer do when making an engineering decisions?


a). follow only personal interests
b). consider safety as secondary to efficiency
c). ensure the decisions prioritize public safety, health, and welfare
d). keep decision-making confidential

18. How should an engineer handles conflicts of interest?


a). ignored if they don’t affect work b). disclosed to affected parties
c). used as a competitive advantage d). kept secret unless legally required

19. When stating claims or estimates, how should an electrical practitioner act?
a). exaggerate details to attract clients
b). keep information vague
c). prioritize the client’s desired outcome over facts
d). be honest, objective, impartial, and realistic

20. What should an engineer avoid at all costs?


a). Ethical discussions b). Graft and corruption in all its
forms
c). Public interactions d). Technological advancements

21. Why is continuous improvement of technical competence important?


a). to ensure the best possible service to the public
b). to stay competitive in the industry
c). to secure higher-paying clients
d). to maintain control over technical information

22. How should electrical practitioners treat individuals of different backgrounds?


a). favor those from the same background
b). prioritize local engineers over foreign ones
c). give more opportunities to those with higher social status
d). equally, regardless of race, gender, age, or origin

23. What must engineers do regarding their professional and technical limitations?
a). keep them confidential b). disclose them
fully
c). ignore them and accept all projects d). overstate their expertise to clients

25. How should engineers handle constructive criticism?


a). ignore it
b). take offense and refuse to acknowledge it
c). accept, offer, and use it to improve technical work
d). avoid discussions that involve feedback

26. What is required for transparency and fairness within the profession?
a). spreading unverified information
b). observing due diligence and fairness
c). keeping professional actions secret
d). criticizing other engineers without evidence

27. What actions should an engineer avoid to protect others' reputation and
livelihood?
a). Malicious actions b). Public recognition c).
Knowledge-sharing d). Integrity

28. How should engineers assist their colleagues?


a). by supporting their professional and technical development
b). by withholding information to maintain an advantage
c). by competing unfairly
d). by limiting their access to opportunities

29. What is prohibited in professional competition?


a). fair bidding practices
b). continuous learning and innovation
c). anti-competitive, fraudulent, and deceitful practices
d). ethical collaboration

30. how should engineers handle professional credit for work done?
a). claim credit for all work b). refuse to
acknowledge contributions
c). discredit their colleagues d). give credit to the person
legally due

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