CE LAWS QUIZ 2

What era encouraged the rise of civil engineering due to new construction needs?

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Enlightenment

• World War I

Civil engineering originally branched from:

• Architecture

• Mechanical engineering

• Military engineering

• Chemical engineering

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was created to:

• Train construction workers

• Regulate building codes

• Organize and support civil engineers

• Build military infrastructure

Which is not one of John Philip Bachner’s five characteristics of a profession?

• Systematic theory

• High salary

• Authority

• Community sanction

Authority in civil engineering is earned through:

• Popularity

• Practical jokes

• Years of study and specialized knowledge

• Random selection

Community sanction allows professionals to:

• Make rules for the public

• Skip licensure exams

• Gain official approval to work

• Charge any price they want

Ethical codes help professionals:

• Maximize profits

• Avoid all client interaction

• Maintain proper behavior

• Copy others' work

A culture in the profession means:

• Similar academic backgrounds

• Shared values, etiquette, and conduct

• Same religion

• Uniform salary

Which of the following is a principle in ethics?

• Protect public safety

• Always act with honesty

• Avoid bribes

• Submit accurate reports

A canon in ethics is:

• A job offer

• A detailed engineering plan

• A general rule of behavior

• A contract agreement