ENGR 413 Midterm Study Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
How does the government protect the public with regulations? (3) - Correct
answer-- Admit only qualified professionals
- Establish standards of professional practice & code of ethics
- discipline negligent, incompetent, or unscrupulous practitioners
When did most provinces require a P.Eng. to hold the title of and practice as an
engineer? - Correct answer-1937
What are the 4 steps used in the EGBC disciplinary process and what happens at
each stage? - Correct answer-- Gather evidence: Complaint is sent to registrant and
response is obtained.
- Investigation: Compare statements and evidence. (possible outcomes; hearing,
dismiss, warning, further investigation)
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, - Voluntary Resolution: Replaces need for a hearing, a consent agreement with
registrant.
- Disciplinary hearing: independent review by "disciplinary committee"
What penalties/actions can EGBC take against guilty registrants? (6) - Correct
answer-- A reprimand
- Pay costs of legal proceedings
- Remedial actions
- Restrict practice
- Suspension or cancel license
- Fines
What breaches will a registrant be disciplined for? (6) - Correct answer--
Professional misconduct/unprofessional conduct
- Incompetence
- Negligence
- Breach of code of ethics
- Physical or mental incapacity
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
How does the government protect the public with regulations? (3) - Correct
answer-- Admit only qualified professionals
- Establish standards of professional practice & code of ethics
- discipline negligent, incompetent, or unscrupulous practitioners
When did most provinces require a P.Eng. to hold the title of and practice as an
engineer? - Correct answer-1937
What are the 4 steps used in the EGBC disciplinary process and what happens at
each stage? - Correct answer-- Gather evidence: Complaint is sent to registrant and
response is obtained.
- Investigation: Compare statements and evidence. (possible outcomes; hearing,
dismiss, warning, further investigation)
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, - Voluntary Resolution: Replaces need for a hearing, a consent agreement with
registrant.
- Disciplinary hearing: independent review by "disciplinary committee"
What penalties/actions can EGBC take against guilty registrants? (6) - Correct
answer-- A reprimand
- Pay costs of legal proceedings
- Remedial actions
- Restrict practice
- Suspension or cancel license
- Fines
What breaches will a registrant be disciplined for? (6) - Correct answer--
Professional misconduct/unprofessional conduct
- Incompetence
- Negligence
- Breach of code of ethics
- Physical or mental incapacity
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