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Question 1

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.

Which is the best analysis of Alternative G2?

Options:

A.

Alternative G2 is the most ethically acceptable. You would not be in a conflict of interest situation nor would you be betraying your company's confidential information.

B.

Alternative G2 would keep you out of any ethical trouble both with the client and with your employer.

C.

Alternative G2 is contractually and ethically correct especially in light of the conditions surrounding the offer.

D.

Alternative G2 is not ethically acceptable. While you would not jeopardize proprietary information belonging to your employer, you would jeopardize your relationship with the client by turning them down. This could in turn jeopardize your client’s relationship with your employer. This would not be fair to your employer.

Question 2

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.

Six months after resigning from city council, you receive a call from a council member asking you to review a competitor’s project documents for free. What OACETT Code of Ethics principle applies here?

Options:

A.

Conduct yourself with fairness, courtesy, and good faith towards clients, colleagues, and others.

B.

Act with integrity towards clients or employers, maintain confidentiality, and avoid a conflict of interest, but where such conflict arises, fully disclose the circumstances without delay.

C.

Present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded.

D.

Promote public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and applied science technology.

Question 3

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.

What is the first thing you should do in a situation where you have a conflict of interest as a professional?

Options:

A.

Disclose your conflict of interest to the appropriate parties.

B.

Immediately resign from your position to avoid any issues.

C.

Do nothing because conflicts of interest are common and rarely enforced.

D.

Withdraw from the project without telling anyone.

Question 4

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.

Which OACETT Code of Ethics principle is most relevant in a situation where an engineering technologist is both a principal in a private company and a member of a city council, which approves funding for projects?

Options:

A.

Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public, the protection of the environment, and the promotion of health and safety in the workplace.

B.

Act with integrity towards clients or employers, maintain confidentiality, and avoid a conflict of interest, but where such conflict arises, fully disclose the circumstances without delay to the employer or client.

C.

Undertake and accept responsibility for professional assignments only when qualified by training or experience.

D.

Conduct yourself with fairness, courtesy, and good faith towards clients, colleagues, and others.

Question 5

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.

After reviewing the competitor’s project reports, you notice serious errors that may result in safety issues. Which OACETT Code of Ethics principle is most relevant to this situation?

Options:

A.

Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public, the protection of the environment, and the promotion of health and safety in the workplace.

B.

Act with integrity towards clients or employers, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflict of interest, but where such conflict arises, fully disclose the circumstances without delay.

C.

Present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded.

D.

Report to the appropriate agencies any hazardous, illegal, or unethical professional decisions or practices by fellow members or others.

Question 6

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.

Which of the following is the best analysis of Alternative G3 or Alternative G4?

Options:

A.

Alternative G3 is just as equitable as Alternative G2 in your dealings with your client but ensures that whatever you do is done with your employer’s agreement.

B.

Alternative G4 puts the primary emphasis with your employer for the action to be taken but also allows a fair response to be made to your client. It differs only slightly from Alternative G3, probably more in the timing of a response to the client.

C.

Alternative G3 is less equitable than Alternative G2 in your dealings with your client but ensures that whatever you do is done with your employer’s agreement.

D.

None of the options.

Question 7

What is gross negligence?

Options:

A.

When someone's behavior is rude and inappropriate

B.

When someone's behavior is very far from what would normally be expected and accepted

C.

When someone's behavior leaves others feeling ill or disgusted

D.

When someone's behavior is deemed immature and offensive

Question 8

What are three pieces of legislation or sets of codes that might be related to engineering work in Ontario?

Options:

A.

The Canadian Planning Act, the Canadian Building Code, the Canadian Water Safety Act

B.

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Building Code Act, the Ontario Heritage Act

C.

The Municipal Green Belt Act, the Provincial Fire Code, the National Electrical Safety Code

D.

The Ontario Engineering Code, the National Transportation Act, the Municipal Housing Act

Question 9

What does ‘reasonableness’ mean in tort law?

Options:

A.

Reasonableness considers if the defendant is using the property in a reasonable or unreasonable manner; definitions of reasonableness change according to the context.

B.

Reasonableness considers if the plaintiff had reasonable expectations about the behavior or actions of the defendant in the situation.

C.

Reasonableness considers if the plaintiff and defendant had a clearly defined relationship that created obligations for both parties.

D.

Reasonableness considers if the plaintiff and defendant communicated clearly and logically throughout the situation under question.

Question 10

Which is the best definition of conflict of interest?

Options:

A.

A situation in which an individual in a position of authority manipulates a situation to their financial benefit.

B.

A situation in which a public official in a position of trust, either elected or appointed, uses that position to benefit their family financially.

C.

A situation in which an individual in a position of responsibility, in either a public or private company, uses that position for personal gain.

D.

A situation in which an individual or organization in a position of trust, in either a public or private company, exploits that position of trust for personal benefit, usually financial.

Question 11

What are the three components of WHMIS, 2015?

Options:

A.

General safety information for using hazardous materials, training and education for employees in the use of hazardous materials, and a labeling system for hazardous materials.

B.

Education for employers in the use of hazardous materials, a labeling system for controlled and hazardous materials, materials safety data sheets for each material, and training.

C.

A labeling system for controlled and hazardous materials, material safety data sheets for each material, and training and education for employees in the use of the labeling and the data sheets.

D.

A labeling system for controlled and hazardous materials, material safety videos, and training and education for employees in handling hazardous materials.

Question 12

What is an example of a situation of false imprisonment?

Options:

A.

When a person in a shopping mall is detained on suspicion of shoplifting, which is later fully justified

B.

When someone is turned back at a blockade

C.

When someone is kept in an enclosed space but can escape without injury

D.

When one party either through their authority, or by threat, unjustly dictates that the other party submit to their will and either remain where they are or move to another location

Question 13

What is one possible action of the Discipline Committee when a member is found to be guilty of professional misconduct or incompetence?

Options:

A.

Do nothing.

B.

Revoke membership.

C.

Advise the member not to pay their next annual dues.

D.

All of the options.

Question 14

What happens if a member has not paid membership dues owing within six months of the invoice being issued?

Options:

A.

All of the options.

B.

The member is considered to have resigned.

C.

The member is told to return their certificate and stamp immediately.

D.

The member is told they may no longer use any OACETT protected title.

Question 15

Under what legislation is it an offence to use an OACETT protected title if not authorized to do so by the Registrar?

Options:

A.

Under Property Law.

B.

Under the Canada Contraventions Act.

C.

Under the Provincial Offences Act.

D.

None of the options.

Question 16

When were members of the previously unincorporated OACETT duly registered as Members of the Association?

Options:

A.

1998

B.

1957

C.

1984

D.

1962

Question 17

Who in OACETT controls the OACETT By-Law?

Options:

A.

The OACETT By-Law is controlled by the Ontario Provincial Government.

B.

The OACETT By-Law is ultimately controlled by the OACETT Board of Directors.

C.

The OACETT By-Law is ultimately controlled by OACETT members.

D.

The OACETT By-Law is controlled by the OACETT Administration Board.

Question 18

What is a by-law?

Options:

A.

A law with limited application that regulates how an organization is to be operated.

B.

A law that precedes an Act and defines the process by which the Act is to be written.

C.

A law that has wider application than an Act.

D.

A law with limited application that defines the circumstances under which an Act is relevant or not.

Question 19

A technology professional has accepted an offer of employment. Which statement best reflects their obligations?

Options:

A.

A professional is ethically obligated to honor the commitment unless a new offer from another employer would provide a more challenging position.

B.

A professional is ethically obligated to honor the commitment unless formally released after giving adequate notice of intent.

C.

A professional is ethically obligated to honor the commitment only if they have signed an acceptance of offer.

D.

A professional has no obligation to honor the commitment.

Question 20

What should technology professionals aim to do when developing a greater understanding of ethics?

Options:

A.

To be better able to recognize ethical issues in the workplace and in their fields.

B.

To allow them to make decisions that are more palatable to shareholders.

C.

To stimulate their ability to readily identify unethical individuals and professionals.

D.

To provide them with a greater understanding of the importance of ethical theories in day-to-day life.

Question 21

What are ethics?

Options:

A.

Written rules created and enforced by the authority of a government and the courts.

B.

Beliefs about right and wrong that an individual develops internally.

C.

The beliefs of a society or group as to what is right and wrong within the context of that societyor group.

D.

The concept of what is fair and equitable, so that everyone gets treated the same way in the same situation.

Question 22

It is suggested that both utilitarian and respect-for-persons moral theories should be utilized to analyze a complex moral problem. Which one of the following approaches would be considered appropriate?

Options:

A.

Generally, respect-for-persons should take priority over utilitarian considerations.

B.

If the same conclusions are reached using both theories, you have some assurance of the proper course of action.

C.

If the two theories diverge, a decision can be made as to which conclusion has priority.

D.

All of the options.

Question 23

What should a technology professional who becomes aware of a work-related unacceptable hazard to the public or the environment do?

Options:

A.

Seek out and obtain liability insurance if they do not already have such insurance.

B.

Ensure that they would not be found responsible for the hazard.

C.

Immediately disassociate themselves from the project.

D.

Notify the appropriate regulatory authorities, having first exhausted all reasonable attempts to remedy the situation through internal means.

Question 24

Moonlighting generally has a negative connotation with respect to one's full-time employer. Which one of the following might be acceptable?

Options:

A.

Providing consulting services to outside organizations with the consent of your employer as a service to your corporate customers.

B.

Setting up a business in direct competition with your employer.

C.

Taking on so many outside clients that you are unable to provide appropriate energy to your employer’s programs.

D.

Accepting a substantial gift from a client instead of payment.

Question 25

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design,manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.

What form of business would the two entrepreneurs choose if they wanted the easiest and lowest-cost way to get it off the ground?

Options:

A.

A corporation

B.

A sole proprietorship

C.

A partnership

D.

A joint venture

Question 26

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design, manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.

Once the business is running and profitable, which business form facilitates getting money out of the business while maintaining the business as a going concern?

Options:

A.

A partnership, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.

B.

A corporation, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.

C.

A sole proprietorship, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.

D.

A joint venture of two sole proprietorships, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.

Question 27

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design, manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.

What form of business would they choose if they wanted to ensure their personal assets would be available when they are ready to retire?

Options:

A.

A limited liability partnership

B.

A partnership

C.

A sole proprietorship

D.

A corporation

Question 28

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design, manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.

If Brown and Green had assets and needed to raise money for their new venture, which form of business might make it easier to obtain a bank loan?

Options:

A.

A joint venture because they would not have to personally guarantee the loan.

B.

A corporation because they would not have to personally guarantee the loan.

C.

A partnership because they would not have to personally guarantee the loan.

D.

Either a corporation or partnership as long as they personally guaranteed the new business loan; although generally, a corporation has more flexibility.

Question 29

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design, manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.

In your opinion, is there justification for starting up with one business form and converting to another form later?

Options:

A.

Yes, there is justification for starting up with one business and converting to another form because it provides the owners with interesting variety.

B.

No, there is no justification for starting up with one business form and converting to another form because it is too expensive.

C.

Yes, starting out as a partnership might be the easiest/cheapest way to get the business started and it could be switched to a corporation for liability protection and tax advantages when growth begins.

D.

No, it is bad business practice to change the form in which a business is being operated as it creates confusion among clients and suppliers.

Question 30

What is diversity as it applies to the workplace?

Options:

A.

It is an open and objective attitude towards difference, be it difference of opinion, language, culture, age, or beliefs.

B.

It is a measure of how many different cultural groups are represented in the workplace.

C.

It is a measure of how different or same employees are; the more different employees are, the more diversity there is.

D.

It is a measure of what percentage of various genders there are in the workplace.

Question 31

Mike is an OACETT C. Tech. He works for a municipal government in their infrastructure department. He is responsible for designing and approving the sewage and water management systems in new residential developments. Mike is currently revising the design for the sewage and water management system for a development that is six months behind schedule due to a series of worker and materials shortages. The developer is also experiencing severe financial pressures, as a result of cost over runs caused by the shortages. As he is revising the sewage and water management system designs, Mike notices a flaw in the water catchment system built around a small lake that is a key selling feature of the residential development. The design flaw means that, while the relevant standards are still met, in severe rainfall events the catchment system will be very susceptible to flooding. The flooding may in turn make the area dangerous for the residents using the park and recreational area around the lake. Mike brings this design flaw to the attention of his manager. His manager then schedules a meeting with the developer to discuss the design flaw. The developer indicates that the design cannot be changed due to budget constraints and existing commitments to the present design. Mike’s manager then communicates this to Mike. He directs Mike to stamp the designs. What should Mike do in this situation?

What can Mike do to avoid a similar situation in the future?

Options:

A.

Quit his job rather than stamp work that he is not happy with

B.

Request to speak directly with the developer, rather than allowing discussions to go through his manager

C.

Indicate that he cannot stamp any design work that he feels is not adequate, regardless of whether it meets the required standards

D.

Do exactly the same thing and hope that there are no issues

Question 32

Mike is an OACETT C. Tech. He works for a municipal government in their infrastructuredepartment. He is responsible for designing and approving the sewage and water management systems in new residential developments. Mike is currently revising the design for the sewage and water management system for a development that is six months behind schedule due to a series of worker and materials shortages. The developer is also experiencing severe financial pressures, as a result of cost over runs caused by the shortages. As he is revising the sewage and water management system designs, Mike notices a flaw in the water catchment system built around a small lake that is a key selling feature of the residential development. The design flaw means that, while the relevant standards are still met, in severe rainfall events the catchment system will be very susceptible to flooding. The flooding may in turn make the area dangerous for the residents using the park and recreational area around the lake. Mike brings this design flaw to the attention of his manager. His manager then schedules a meeting with the developer to discuss the design flaw. The developer indicates that the design cannot be changed due to budget constraints and existing commitments to the present design. Mike’s manager then communicates this to Mike. He directs Mike to stamp the designs. What should Mike do in this situation?

If Mike chooses to stamp the designs, what would the main issue be when it comes to professional practice?

Options:

A.

Conduct or an act relevant to the practice of engineering technology that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by technology professionals as disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional.

B.

Failure to make responsible provision for complying with applicable statutes, regulations, standards, codes, by-laws, and rules in connection with work being undertaken by or under the responsibility of the practitioner.

C.

Undertaking work the practitioner is not competent to perform by virtue of their training and experience.

D.

Failure to act to correct or report a situation that the practitioner believes may endanger the safety or the welfare of the public.

Question 33

Mike is an OACETT C. Tech. He works for a municipal government in their infrastructure department. He is responsible for designing and approving the sewage and water management systems in new residential developments. Mike is currently revising the design for the sewage and water management system for a development that is six months behind schedule due to a series of worker and materials shortages. The developer is also experiencing severe financial pressures, as a result of cost over runs caused by the shortages. As he is revising the sewage and water management system designs, Mike notices a flaw in the water catchment system built around a small lake that is a key selling feature of the residential development. The design flaw means that, while the relevant standards are still met, in severe rainfall events the catchment system will be very susceptible to flooding. The flooding may in turn make the area dangerous for the residents using the park and recreational area around the lake. Mike brings this design flaw to the attention of his manager. His manager then schedules a meeting with the developer to discuss the design flaw. The developer indicates that the design cannot be changed due to budget constraints and existing commitments to the present design. Mike’s manager then communicates this to Mike. He directs Mike to stamp the designs. What should Mike do in this situation?

If Mike does not feel comfortable stamping the designs, what would his best next move be in this situation?

Options:

A.

Send a registered letter to the developer and the developer’s legal representative outlining his concerns with the design.

B.

Schedule a meeting with his manager’s bosses to outline his concerns with the design.

C.

Schedule another meeting with his manager to discuss the importance of changing the design.

D.

Send a synopsis of the situation to the local paper and include his contact information for any follow-up that a reporter might want to make.

Question 34

Alex is an OACETT C.E.T. He works at an IT company that completes unique software programming for industrial and medical tools and equipment. There was sample hardware in the office that Alex did not think the company needed. He took the hardware home to see if he could adapt it for a project he was working on for his own interest. He did not intend to make money off of the project; he simply wanted to see if an idea he had was feasible. The next week the company owner asked all employees about the whereabouts of the sample hardware. The company owner indicated that the hardware needed to be returned to the manufacturer and that the company would get charged for it if it was not returned. Alex did not say anything to the company owner about having taken the sample hardware. By this time, he had already disassembled it and used different parts in his own project. He was not able to put the sample hardware back together.

What can Alex do to avoid a similar situation in the future?

Options:

A.

Not take the hardware apart when he has it at home but just use it for visual ideas.

B.

Not admit at any time that he has done anything wrong.

C.

Ask the company owner for permission to use the hardware before taking it home.

D.

Quit the company before the company owner can file a complaint with OACETT.

Question 35

Alex is an OACETT C.E.T. He works at an IT company that completes unique software programming for industrial and medical tools and equipment. There was sample hardware in the office that Alex did not think the company needed. He took the hardware home to see if he could adapt it for a project he was working on for his own interest. He did not intend to make money off of the project; he simply wanted to see if an idea he had was feasible. The next week the company owner asked all employees about the whereabouts of the sample hardware. The company owner indicated that the hardware needed to be returned to the manufacturer and that the company would get charged for it if it was not returned. Alex did not say anything to the company owner about having taken the sample hardware. By this time, he had already disassembled it and used different parts in his own project. He was not able to put the sample hardware back together.

The company owner asked Alex directly whether he had taken the hardware. What should Alex do in this situation? (1 mark)

Options:

A.

Deny that they took the hardware home.

B.

Admit that they took the hardware home and ask what the problem is.

C.

Admit that they took the hardware home, explain what happened, and offer to pay for the hardware.

D.

Deny that they took the hardware home and get angry at the company owner for suggesting they did.

Question 36

Alex is an OACETT C.E.T. He works at an IT company that completes unique software programming for industrial and medical tools and equipment. There was sample hardware in the office that Alex did not think the company needed. He took the hardware home to see if he could adapt it for a project he was working on for his own interest. He did not intend to make money off of the project; he simply wanted to see if an idea he had was feasible. The next week the company owner asked all employees about the whereabouts of the sample hardware. The company owner indicated that the hardware needed to be returned to the manufacturer and that the company would get charged for it if it was not returned. Alex did not say anything to the company owner about having taken the sample hardware. By this time, he had already disassembled it and used different parts in his own project. He was not able to put the sample hardware back together.

Alex still did not tell the company owner about the hardware. The company owner, suspecting that Alex had the hardware, filed a complaint with the OACETT Complaints Committee. What is Alex’s best next move in this situation?

(1 mark)

Options:

A.

Admit to the company owner that they took the hardware, apologize, and request that the company owner withdraw the complaint to OACETT.

B.

Hire a lawyer.

C.

Admit to the company owner that they took the hardware, explain the situation, and indicate that they understand the need for the complaint to OACETT.

D.

Tell the company owner that the complaint to OACETT is not fair and say that they no longer want to work for the company.

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