10/19/24, 5:18 AM Ethics in Engineering Practice - - Unit 4 - Week 1

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Course Week 01: Assignment 01

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How does an 1) How does a person develop the ability to make moral choices? 1 point
NPTEL A) By understanding his motives
online B) By understanding the consequences of his actions
course C) By being deterred and frightened of the penalties incurred on him for his action
work? () D) By understanding the means adopted to execute action

Week 0 () a) 1,2 and 3

b) 1,3 and 4
Week 1 ()
c) 1,2,3 and 4
Lecture 1 : d) 1, 2 and 4
Introduction to
Yes, the answer is correct.
Ethical Score: 1
Reasoning
Accepted Answers:
and
d) 1, 2 and 4
Engineering
Ethics (unit?
2) Mr. Arjun Kumar, an intellectual property rights expert, was explaining to his client 1 point
unit=17&lesso
n=18) Ms. Kavita Sharma, regarding the much-hyped case; Kavita Sharma vs. The State, the case
which has been the center of attraction for all media houses and the public at large. The case
Lecture 2 : marks the ongoing legal battle between Ms. Kavita and the state government regarding some
Introduction to
patent issue. Mr. Kumar, by utilizing his specialized knowledge and years of experience,
Ethical
explained to Ms. Kavita in detail why she would undeniably win this case. The views shared by
Reasoning
and
Mr. Kumar on Ms. Kavita’s anticipated legal win can be technically referred to as a(n):
Engineering
a) Reasoned Judgment
Ethics (Contd.)
(unit? b) Value Judgement
c) Expert Opinion

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unit=17&lesso d) None of these

n=19)
Yes, the answer is correct.
Lecture 3 : Score: 1
Introduction to Accepted Answers:
Ethical c) Expert Opinion
Reasoning
and 3) Ethics plays a crucial role in all aspects of life, but it holds particular significance in 1 point
Engineering the engineering profession. In this context, identify which of the following statements are true
Ethics (Contd.) about Engineering Ethics? (Select the most appropriate options)
(unit?
unit=17&lesso 1) Engineering Ethics is an area of practical or applied ethics
n=20)
2) The aim of Engineering Ethics is to illuminate the ethical dimensions of engineering practice
Lecture 4 : 3) Engineering Ethics is constituted of an eclectic contribution of all schools of ethics
Professional 4) Professional Engineering Societies are a major source of codes for engineering ethics.
Practice in
Engineering a) Only 2
(unit? b) All of 1,2,3,4
unit=17&lesso
c) Only 1 and 4
n=21)
d) None of these
Lecture 5 :
Professional Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Practice in
Engineering Accepted Answers:
(Contd.) (unit? b) All of 1,2,3,4
unit=17&lesso
n=22) 4) _________________ is the individual credited with championing ______________ 1 point
utilitarianism most effectively, believing that many common moral rules such as don’t steal, be
Lecture
honest, and don’t harm others, provide a strong foundation for promoting this type of
Material (unit?
unit=17&lesso
utilitarianism.
n=23)
a) John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), Rule
Quiz: Week b) John Locke (1632–1704), Rule
01:
Assignment
c) John Locke (1632–1704), Act
01 d) None of these
(assessment?
Yes, the answer is correct.
name=157)
Score: 1
Feedback Accepted Answers:
Form (unit? a) John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), Rule
unit=17&lesso
n=24) 5) Indicate whether the following statement is true or false: According to McCuen’s 1 point
ethical dimension, loyalty to a company is entirely separate from loyalty to the profession, and
Week 01 :
Assignment
good engineering practices may not necessarily benefit the profession, but societal concerns are
Solution (unit? given importance.
unit=17&lesso
n=161) a) False
b) True
Week 2 ()
No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Week 3 () Accepted Answers:
a) False
Week 4 ()

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6) Identify the True/ False statements 1 point

Week 5 ()

S1: A code of ethics is a legal document.

Week 6 ()
S2: A code of ethics creates avenues for new moral or ethical principles.
S3: A code of ethics only a framework for arriving at good ethical choices.
Week 7 ()
S4: A code defines the roles and responsibilities of professionals.

Week 8 () a) S1-F, S2-F, S3-T,S4-F

b) S1-F, S2-F, S3-F,S4-T
Text
c) S1-T, S2-F, S3-T,S4-T
Transcripts
() d) S1-F, S2-F, S3-T,S4-T

No, the answer is incorrect.

Books () Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
d) S1-F, S2-F, S3-T,S4-T

7) Implementing public health policies is a perfect example of _____________. 1 point

a) Utilitarianism
b) Independent approach
c) Rights ethics
d) None of these

Yes, the answer is correct.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a) Utilitarianism

8) In which of the following, the ultimate overall good of the actions is not taken into 1 point
account?

1. Duty Ethics
2. Rights Ethics
3. Utilitarianism

a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) None of these

Yes, the answer is correct.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a) 1 and 2

9) _________ holds that the rightness or wrongness of an action in a given situation 1 point
depends on whether the person performing the action believes it to be right or wrong. This
perspective suggests that ethics lack objective standards, as it prioritizes the agent's beliefs over
the validity of those beliefs.

a) Ethical Relativism
b) Ethical imperative

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c) Ethical objectivism
d) None of the above

Yes, the answer is correct.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a) Ethical Relativism

10) Which of the following scenarios constitutes a violation of Professional Ethics: 1 point

1. A financial advisor who recommends investments to clients based on personal financial gain
2. A teacher who fabricates data to enhance the academic performance of their students
3. A software developer who knowingly includes vulnerabilities in a program for personal gain
4. A government official who accepts bribes in exchange for awarding contracts

a) Only 1
b) Only 2, 3 and 4
c) Only 1 and 4
d) All of these

Yes, the answer is correct.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
d) All of these

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