ECOR 4995 Final Exam Questions
with Correct Solutions
5 Required Elements of Engineering Experience - ANSWER Application of theory
Practical experience
Management of Engineering
Communication skills
Social Implications of Engineering
When/How was Engineers Canada created? - ANSWER Started as the
Canadian Society of Civil Engineers in 1887
When was the Professional Engineers Act created? - ANSWER Drafted in 1918
How much work experience is required to obtain your P.Eng? - ANSWER 48 months
(4 years), 12 months must be in Canada
What is a Certificate of Authorization? - ANSWER Certificate that authorizes businesses
to provide engineering service to the public
What is Professional Misconduct? - ANSWER Being convicted of an offence that relates
to suitability to practice professional engineering
, What are the 3 basic elements of action for negligence? - ANSWER Relationship in
which it can be foreseen that an action or failure will impact another person Break
of relationship (not fulfilling the standards) Connection between act/failure and
resulting injury
What is Incompetence? - ANSWER Display lack of knowledge, skill, judgement, or
disregard for public welfare
Who are engineers obligated to in the P.E.A.? - ANSWER Public
Client
Profession/colleagues
Employer
Everyone
What is a consulting engineer? - ANSWER License holder engaged in the independent
practice of professional engineering in Canada
What is independent practice? - ANSWER Holds a certificate of authorization
Primarily engaged in offering professional engineering services to the public
Assumes responsibility for services that are within the practice
What are the different types of owners for a consulting firm? - ANSWER -Owner
operated
-Partnership
-Employee-owned corporation
-Private corp
-Public corp
When do engineers have the most level of influence in a project? - ANSWER
Design phase (also the least expensive time to make changes)
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