513 Flashcards

Front 1

If no specific criteria are mentioned in the call for bid

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the owner must award the contract to the lowest compliant bidder

Front 2

A collective agreement is

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an agreement between an employer and a labour union

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The Iron Ring is

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A symbol of obligation of an engineer to standard of conduct

Front 4

The theory behind “Rights Ethics” predominately belongs to

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Locke

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Which ethical theory is “consequence based”:

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Utilitarianism

Front 6

Which philosopher’s ethical theory stated that “desired moral qualities or virtues aredefined by the “golden mean,” or a moderate compromise between the two extremesof excess and deficiency?

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Aristotle

Front 7

Which one is not one of the four main categories of justice

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Social

Front 8

In the subject of conflict of interest, what does “moonlighting” refer to

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Secret employment

Front 9

The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

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Governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal information

Front 10

Which of the following is not one of the three fundamental rights under Rights Ethics

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Free speech

Front 11

Engineer Jan works with landslide hazards. A landslide happens near the remote townof Azurite, but has received little attention or technical investigation. Jan is contactedby a resident from the town who are concerned about a landslide hitting his houses.The residents state they cannot pay for Jan’s services or travel costs but want her to4 of 8look at the slopes above their houses. For paid engineering work unrelated to thereported problem in Azurite, Jan is going to a town 6 hours drive away from Azurite

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Jan has the option of going or not going.

Front 12

Once registered, an industrial design is valid for a maximum of

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10 years

Front 13

Which of the following was not an identified attribute of a global engineer in the talk on 8November 2011

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Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork; Social responsibility and ethics;

An awareness of the impacts of their work on local and global society;

Being entrepreneurial

Front 14

In Gord Aker’s talk on leadership, which of the following lists comprise the three parts ofleadership

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Foundation, direction, action

Front 15

When a professional engineer registered with APEGGA accepts a managementposition, he or she

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is still bound by APEGGA’s code of ethics

Front 16

Engineer Robert works as a professional engineer in Alberta for a medium sizedcompany that explored for resources. His boss informs Robert that he should workmore than 44 hours per week without overtime to complete a proposal. Robert cannotwork longer than 44 hours because

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Neither of the above. Robert can work more than 44 hours per week withoutovertime

Front 17

For persons employed under the Alberta Employment Standards Code, the minimumnumber of weeks of paid holidays after one year of employment is

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Two weeks

Front 18

A shop supervisor is accused of harassment. Potentially, who can be held responsible

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The shop supervisor

Management regardless of whether they were aware of the potential problem

Front 19

During an interview for promotion to a non-safety sensitive position in Alberta, theemployer learns that the employee seeking promotion is a drug addict.

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False

Front 20

In Alberta, an employer is obligated to pay an employee for maternity leave.

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False

Front 21

For employees with at least three months of employment, the legal minimum noticeprior to termination, depending on length of employment, is

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1 to 8 weeks

Front 22

Risk management must be complete at the planning stage of an engineering project andprior to any design or building.

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False

Front 23

A project owner agrees to pay a contractor a fee that is a percentage of project cost. Inthe event of cost overrun, the financial risk is borne by

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The contractor and the owner

Front 24

In his talk on Risk and Loss Management on the subject of “What is Risk?”, RossPlecash identified three key issues: consequences of loss, frequency of loss and

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Perception of loss

Front 25

Which of the following was not a hazard as identified by Ross Plecash

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Avalanches

Landslides

Inflation

Earthquakes

Front 26

Ross Plecash noted that engineering risk estimation can be qualitative or quantitative.

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True

Front 27

For contract management of risk, in the event of error or omission in professionalwork, the estimated risk is

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Up to the full value of the contract plus consequential and third party liability

Front 28

According to Nina Novak’s presentation on 2010 Occupational Fatalities in Alberta,which of the following causes of occupational fatalities was most common in Albertain 2010.

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Occupational disease

Front 29

According to the lost time statistics presented by Nina Novak, the highest lost timeclaims rate occurs in which of the following occupational classes

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Residential construction

Front 30

In the fall of 2011, the academic program at the Schulich School of Engineering isbeing reviewed by

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The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board

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APEGGA is a technical society

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False

Front 32

From 2001 to 2005, the percentage of female enrollment in Canadian Engineeringprograms has

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decreased

Front 33

Which of the following are primary legislation

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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Provincial human rights legislation

Front 34

Engineer Sascha formed the provincially registered corporation Sascha EngineeringLtd. Several years later, the company is facing bankruptcy. Sascha personally owns ahouse. As part of the corporate bankruptcy, the creditors can take ownership of hishouse.

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False

Front 35

In Alberta, all Professional Engineers registered with APEGGA participate in amandatory Secondary Liability Insurance Program.

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True

Front 36

Professional engineer Laura has a private consulting practice in Alberta, in which she isthe only professional engineer. For her business, she must obtain a Permit to Practicefrom APEGGA

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if her business is incorporated

Front 37

What is the purpose of the Lien Legislation? Which industry theLien is applicable to? Is Lien applicable to projects on Federal land?

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To protect theinterests of the subcontractors and suppliers Constructionindustry. No

Front 38

What is the difference between a “lumpsum” contract and “cost plus” contract?

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In a Lump sum contracta contractor is paid a fixed amount of $$ for a defined scope. In Cost pluscontract, the contractor is paid for his labour and material costs plus aprofit margin.

Front 39

What is the difference between thebetween the “Build Own Operate Transfer” (BOOT) and the “Turnkey” Contracts?

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The difference isthat BOOT contract includes Financing and Operation of the facilities while turnkey does not include financing and operation.

Front 40

Theplaintiff in a tort action against a professional engineer (the defendant) mustsubstantiate three things: Please list them.

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1. The defendant (the professionalengineer) owed the plaintiff a duty of care

2. The defendant (the professionalengineer) breached that duty of care byhis/her conduct 3. The defendant’s (the professionalengineer) conduct caused the injury tothe plaintiff

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Tort liability arises when no contract existsbetween the parties

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False

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TheEdgeworth Construction Ltd. V. N.D. Lea & Associates Ltd. is important forengineers because of many reasons. Please list two.

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The employer is vicariously liable forthe acts of its employee engineers

The Engineering Firm owed a duty ofcare to the Construction Company

Front 43

What are the threeways a professional engineer protect themselves against claims from thirdparties relying on the professional’s work, but who have no contract with theprofessional engineer?

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a) Do a good qualityjob, checked and supervised

b) Have a disclaimerclause

c) Get a ProfessionalLiability Insurance

Front 44

To whom you owe a duty of care underthe law of negligence?

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Anyone to whom injury is a reasonably foreseeable as a resultof your actionsfont-

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Towhat level of standard of care do courts hold a professional engineer?

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A reasonably competent professionalpracticing in the same field

Front 46

Whythe principle(s) established or confirmed in the Hedley Byrne v. Heller &Partners case is important to professional engineers?

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a. Professionals can be held liable for negligently givenadvice to a third party with whom they do not have a contractual obligationb. A disclaimer can protect a professional from liabilitydue to negligent misstatement

Front 47

Inorder to be successful in a tort action concerning negligence, which of thefollowing does a plaintiff not have to prove?

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Thedefendant and the plaintiff had a contractual relationship

Front 48

Explain why did the judge find BC Hydroliable in both (negligence and breach of contract)?

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Breachof contract. BC Hydro promised access to site and did not deliver

Negligence:BC Hydro knew that the site was not adequately cleared and failed to informcontractors

Front 49

The Corporation of District of Survey v. Carrol-Hatchet al. (1979) case is about Concurrent wrongdoers or more than one party isliable in a tort action. In this case an architect designed a new policestation & engaged a firm of engineers for structural design. Only shallow soil tests were conducted despitethe fact that engineers had recommended deep soil tests but the architectrejected their recommendation. As a result the building settled.Providethe reason why the court decided that the architect/engineers held liable at60%/40%.

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Both had breached their duty to warn owner that additional soiltests should be taken

Front 50

Whatis the difference between a Bond and Insurance?

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The difference is in the Insurancecase, the insured is under no obligation to reimburse his insurance company formonies paid out on his behalf, unless, he has been in breach of the policy. Inother words, in insurance there is no third party indemnitors.

Front 51

Mike Smyth in his presentation to ourclass gave two cases/reasons for professional engineers to be investigated byAPEGA. Please list the two reasons.

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- Unprofessionalconduct

- Unskilled practise

Front 52

APEGA investigation committee canrecommend sanctions. Pleaselist three sanctions.

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● Reprimand

● Fines

● Practise Restrictions

● Cancellation of Membership

Front 53

What is “Permit Holder”?

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A company that is Registered by APEGA.

Front 54

Whichof the following statements is true?

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Dutyto public safety governs over duty to the client in all cases

Front 55

Ifan employer is in full compliance with OH&S requirements, is it stillnecessary to comply with other legislation that contains health or safetyrequirements?

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Yes

Front 56

Inthe Occupational Health and Safety Act (Alberta 2002), the definition of aworker includes which one of the following:

a. Farmersand ranchers

b. Nanniesand housekeepers

c. Students

d. Volunteers

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d.

Front 57

BillC-45:

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Isan amendment to the Criminal Code of Canada which makes OH&S a CriminalCode issue

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BillC-45:

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Makesorganizations and individuals criminally liable for actions that disregardworker safety

Front 59

List 4 of the 6 steps that are included in theHazard Assessment Methodology.

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Answer is 4 of the following 6 steps:(1/4 mark for each correct answer)

1. List the types of work and work-relatedactivities

2. Identify the hazards

3. Prioritize the hazards

4. Eliminate the hazards or implementhazard controls

5. Communicate (via a written reportand/or training)

6. Evaluate

Front 60

List the 3 types of Hazard Controls (1 mark)

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Answer is as follows: (1 mark if all 3types are listed correctly)

a) Engineering controls

b) Administrative controls

c) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Front 61

Describe and provide examples of one of these types (1 mark for any part ofthese descriptions)

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Answer

Engineering controlsare the preferred approach to control hazards. Examples include:

· Elimination

· Substitution

· Redesign

· Isolation

· Automation

· Barriers

· Absorption

· Dilution

Administrative controlsare the next preferred approach if engineering controls are not possible orpractical. Administrative controls control the work and activities around thehazard but do not eliminate the hazard. Examples include:

· Job procedures, policies, rules,practices· Permit systems

· Monitors and alarm systems

· Scheduling

· Training Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the least preferred approach to reduce thepossibility of injury or illness due to a hazard. Examples include:

· Hard hats

· Respiratory equipment

· Safety eyewear

· Safety boots

· Hearing protection