ECOR 4995 Final Exam Study
Questions with Correct Solutions
Describe the 3 principles of Professional Engineering Practice. - ANSWER Practice of
Professional Engineering
1. Any act of designing, composing, evaluating, advising, reporting, directing
or supervising
2. Wherein the safeguarding of life, health, property or the public welfare is concerned;
3. That requires the application of engineering principles
Note: All three points must be present.
How do you become a Licensed Engineer in Canada? - ANSWER To become a
licensed engineer in Canada you must meet the following 5 points:
1. Acceptable engineering education (i.e. University Degree in Canada from
an accredited program)
2. Professional Practice Examination (Law and Ethics)
3. Be a person of "Good Character"
4. References (all supervisors & a minimum of one P.Eng.)
5. 48 months acceptable engineering experience (12 months must be within a
Canadian jurisdiction)
Does your 12 months pre-graduation experience count towards your acceptable
engineering experience? - ANSWER Once you have completed 50% of your courses -
,then your engineering summer and/or coop jobs can be counted towards
your engineering experience time requirements.
You must have your supervisor sign off on your experience or it will not count
towards your time requirements.
List 6 traits associated with being an Ethical Engineer. - ANSWER Here is the complete
list:
1. Regard public welfare as paramount
2. Enhance public regard for the profession
3. Express only well founded opinions
4. Act as a faithful agent or trustee
5. Disclose conflicts of interest immediately
6. Cooperate with other professionals
7. Review another professional's work only with that professional's knowledge
8. Not injure another professional's reputation
9. Not pay or accept bribes or commissions
10. Give proper credit for engineering work
11. Expose unprofessional, dishonest or unethical conduct by other practitioners
List the 5 required elements of engineering experience. - ANSWER The 5 required
elements of engineering experience are:
1. Application of Theory
2. Practical Experience
3. Management of Engineering
4. Communication Skills
5. Social Implications of Engineering
List some gray areas (doubtful) of experience that may not count towards you
engineering experience. - ANSWER Some area that are gray or doubtful for engineering
experience include:
1. Cross-discipline candidates
, 2. Technician's/administration work
3. Quality activities
4. Patent agents
5. Teaching
6. Construction
7. Sales Representatives
What is the difference between SMP and EIT? - ANSWER SMP is the student
mentorship program and is a service offered to university students to be involved with
the PEO.
Through the SMP program you are eligible to the Finacial Credit Program which will
waive your $300 liscene fee if you apply within 6 months of graduation.
EIT stands for Engineer in Training and is a designation once you graduate from
an accredited Engineering program. It denotes to clients and employers that you
are working towards your P.Eng designation.
In Ontario, engineering services are controlled by: - ANSWER Self-regulation by the
profession
The Code of Ethics is part of - ANSWER Regulation 941
What is the core purpose of professional engineering? - ANSWER The core purpose of
professional engineering is concern for the safeguarding of life, health, property,
economic interests, the public welfare or the environment.
When do you need a Certificate of Authorization? - ANSWER You need a Certificate
of Authorization if you offer engineering services to the public.
If you have graduated from an accredited engineering program in Canada, can you say that
you are an engineer? - ANSWER No. In common or vernacular language, it would probably
be ok. But if you use "engineer" in any way as to make people believe that you
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