Question

 5. Engineering Ethics 

 5.1 (3 points) What is Ethics:

 5.2 (3 points) Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behaviour that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Ethics Reference Guide lists six Fundamental Canons for engineers to follow in the fulfillment of their professional duties, list the first three (3) Fundamental Canons in order:

 5.2.1 Canon #1:

 5.2.2 Canon #2:

 5.2.3 Canon #3:

 5.3 (4 points) List any four of the typical ethical issues that engineers may encounter in engineering practice:

 5.3.1: Ethical issue #1

 5.3.2: Ethical issue #2

 5.3.3: Ethical issue #3

 5.3.4: Ethical issue #4

 5.4 (5 points) Why is Ethics important in engineering practice:

Answer 1

5.1 Ans :

Professional Ethics is a set of standards defined by the professional community which provides a guide for behavior that is expected from the professional.

5.2 Ans : The following are first 3 fundamental Canons in given order

5.2.1 : Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

5.2.2 : Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.

5.2.3 : Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.

5.3 Ans : The typical ethical issues faced by Engineers in Engineering profession are :

(1) Mishandling sensitive information.

(2) Discrimination, favouritism, or harassment.

(3) Misuse of resources, client and company.

(4) Failure to protect public health, safety or
welfare.

5.4 Ans :

Ethics are very important in Engineering profession because unethical and incompetent engineers make mistakes which could not only waste money but could also cost the lifes of many people.