CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 2018

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

YEAR: III SEM: VI
GE 6075- PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING

UNIT I
PART A
1. What are the general characteristics of values (N/D 17 )
2. What are the two important ways for building courage? (N/D 17)
3. What are human values? (N/D 16, M/J 16)
4. What is service learning? (A/M 17)
5. Define spirituality. (N/D 15)
6. List out any two aspects of honesty. (N/D 16)
7. What is meant by self-confidence? (N/D 15, M/J 16)
8. What are the qualities of self confident people? (N/D 15)
9. Define moral values with suitable example. (A/M 17&N/D 13)
10. List the factors that shape self confidence in a person. (N/D 13)
11. What are ethical values?
12. Distinguish between moral, values and ethics.
13. What is integrity?
14. Define work ethics.
15. Mention some civic virtues.
16. Write short notes on caring and sharing.
17. What is honesty?
18. What is courage as a value?
19. Define cooperation.
20. Define empathy.
21. Define integrity.
22. Define self-respect and self-esteem.
23. What is commitment?
24. What is stress management?

PART B
1. What is service learning and why it is important and explains the characteristics of
service learning. (N/D 17)
2. Define empathy. State and explain the elements & benefits of empathy & Compare
empathy with sympathy. (N/D 17, N/ D 16, A/M 17)
3. Explain character and spirituality and their importance in ethics. (M/J 16)

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4. Explain the role of Yoga and meditation in the field of professional excellence and
stress management. (N/D15,16, A/M17)
5. Explain the scope and importance of professional ethics in engineering. (A/M 17)
6. Explain integrity and honesty in ethics. (N/D 15, N/D 16)
7. Explain the importance of self confidence in ethics. (M/J 16)
8. Explain some important human values.
9. Write a detailed note on work ethics. (N/D 13)
10. List important time wasters. How can one manage time properly?
11. Explain caring, sharing and living peacefully.
12. Explain commitment and empathy.
13. Explain civic virtue and respect for others and also explain importance of
cooperation.
14. What is courage & write short notes and salient features of Honesty.

UNIT II
PART A
1. What are the senses of Engineering Ethics? (N/D 17,13)
2. Define Moral Dilemma. (N/D 16)
3. What is Moral Autonomy? (N/D 17,15,14&M/J 13)
4. State the importance of ethical theories. (A/M 17)
5. What are the two important versions of utilitarianism? (N/D 17)
6. State Kohlberg’s theory. (N/D 16)
7. State Gilligan’s theory. (M/J 16)
8. What is meant by consensus? (M/J 16)
9. State the implications of Controversy.
10. Mention few steps in confronting Moral Dilemma.
11. What are the models of professional roles. (N/D 14)
12. Define Engineering Ethics. (A/M 14&N/D 13)
13. State the uses of ethical theories. (A/M 14)
14. What is meant by engineering as experimentation? (A/M 14)
15. State the various types of Inquiries available? (N/D 15,17& M/J 13)
16. Define ethics. Mention some universally accepted ethical standards. (N/D 13)
17. State the theories about right action.
18. State the significance of Self Interest.
19. Narrate the significance of Customs.
20. State the significance of religion.
21. Mention various ethical theories available.
22. State the principle of Utilitarianism.
23. What is meant by ethical egoism?

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24. What is meant by customs relativism?

PART B
1. Explain the scope of Engineering Ethics. Highlight the importance of Ethics.(M/J 16)
2. Explain in details about the senses of Engineering Ethics. (M/J 16)
3. Discuss in detail the various types of Moral issues
4. Briefly illustrate the three types of inquiries giving an example for each. (N/D 17)
5. What is meant by moral autonomy? Discuss the factors influencing a persons
concern and the skills required to improve Moral Autonomy. (N/D’17)
6. Discuss the characteristics of the professional occupation that are different from
non-professional occupation. (N/D 17)
7. Discuss in detail about the concept of
a).Moral Dilemmas. b).Moral Autonomy. (N/D 16,13&M/J 13)
8. Discuss in details about
a) Gilligan’s Theory (8 Marks) (N/D 15, A/M 17,13)
b) Kohlberg’s Theory (8 Marks) (A/M 17,13)
9. Bring out the difference between Kohlberg’s Theory and Gilligan’s Theory (N/D 13)
10. Explain the vital role of Consensus and Controversy while considering moral
autonomy in engineering ethics. (A/M 14)
11. Discuss in detail the various theories about right action and their uses. ( N/D
16,15& M/J 17,16,13)
12. Explain in detail the traits of Self Interest, Customs and Religions.
13. Explain the different types of model of professional role (N/D 15, N/D 17)
14. What is meant by self interest and relate the term with ethical egoism (N/D 15, A/M
17)
15. (a) How did Gilligan view the three levels of moral development initiated by
Kohlberg? (N/D 14&A/M 14)
(b) Discuss three types of inquiry. (N/D 14,13)
16. (a) Discuss the different models of professional roles.
(b) Explain the skills needed to handle problems about moral issues in engineering
ethics. (N/D 14)
17. What are the general types of inquiries involved in engineering inspection? Explain
in detail the specific virtues of professional responsibility. (A/M 14)
18. Write on: professional ideals and virtues. (M/J 13)

UNIT III
PART A
1. What does the Code of ethics exhibit? (N/D 17)
2. What is the importance of Industrial standards? (N/D 17)

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3. What is meant by conscientiousness? (N/D 17)
4. What are the code of ethics are referred to? (N/D 17)
5. What are the uncertainties occur in the model designs? (A/M 17)
6. What are the conditions required to define a valid consent? (N/D 15)
7. What are the two main elements which are included to understand informed
consent? (N/D 15)
8. Enumerate the roles and functions of codes? (N/D 15, N/D 16)
9. Give the limitations of codes? (N/D 15,14&M/J 16 )
10. What are the problems with the law in engineering?
11. What is the need to view engineering projects as experiments? (N/D 16)
12. What are the features of Engineering Experimentation? (N/D 14)
13. State the importance of ethical codes. (A/M 14)
14. Define Engineering Ethics. (M/J 13)
15. State the industrial definition on safety. (A/M 14)
16. What do you understand by balanced outlook on law? (M/J 13)
17. In what ways engineering experiment differs from standard experiments. (M/J 16)
18. What are the general features of morally responsible engineers?
19. What is the purpose of various types of standards?
20. Define Code?
21. Differentiate scientific experiments and engineering projects?
22. Comment on the importance of learning from the past, using Titanic disaster, as an
example?
23. Give any two prominent features of contemporary engineering practice that
differentiate casual influence and moral accountability in engineering?
24. How does the law facilitate ethics in engineering?
25. Mention some universally accepted ethical principles
26. What is meant by Engineering Experimentation?
27. State the importance of Ethical codes.

PART B
1. How can engineer become a responsible experimenter? Highlight the code of ethics
for Engineers. (N/D 16,A/M 17,M/J 16,13)
2. What is the importance of code of ethics? Discuss the roles played by the codes of
ethics set by professional societies. (M/J 16,N/D 17,14)
3. Explain about engineering as a experimentation. Compare and contrast engineering
experiments with standard experiments. (N/D 17,14)
4. Discuss the proper role of law in engineering with suitable case study. (N/D 17)
5. Explain detail about balanced outlook on law. (N/D 16)
6. State the various problems of law in Engineering. (N/D 17)

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7. Explain in detail about powerful support and proper role of law in engineering. (N/D
15,N/D 17)
8. Explain learning from past with case study. (N/D 15)
9. (a) Explain in detail the challenger accident. What are the ethical problems involved
in this? (N/D 13)
(b) Discuss Research Ethics (N/D 14&A/M 14,13)
10. Explain the importance of industrial standards. (M/J 13)
11. (a)What is meant by informal consent when bringing an experimental product to
the market?
(b) How the ethical codes provide discipline among the engineers? (A/M 14)
12. (a) Why engineering projects are viewed as experiments?
13. (b) Enumerate code of ethics of engineers. (N/D 13)

UNIT IV
PART A
1. State the definition of safety. (N/D 17&A/M 13)
2. List two analytical methods of testing for safety of a product. (N/D 17)
3. State the significance of Safety.
4. Define Risk. (N/D 16,14)
5. What is meant by disaster? (A/M 14&N/D 13)
6. Draw the assessment curve on safety and risk. State the significance of Event Tree
Analysis (ETA)
7. Define Risk benefit analysis. Differentiate between Risk analysis and Risk benefit
analysis. (N/D 15, M/J 16)
8. List the methods that can be applied when testing is inappropriate. (N/D 14)
9. Mention few steps to reduce risks.
10. What is meant by Safe Exit?
11. What is intellectual property right? (M/J 16, A/M 17,13)
12. What is collective bargaining? (N/D 17,16,A/M 17,14,13)
13. What do you mean by conflict of interest? Give example.
14. Distinguish between authority and power.
15. Specify few employees’ rights.
16. What are disadvantages of collective bargaining?
17. What is meant by occupational crime? (N/D 17&A/M 14)
18. What is meant by whistle blowing? (N/D 14)
19. What is the use Risk-benefit analysis? (A/M 17&N/D 13)
20. What is the difference between bribe and gift? (N/D 14)
21. What is collegiality? What are its elements? (N/D 13)
22. Mention the different types of intellectual property rights. (N/D 13)

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PART B
1. Discuss in detail about the employee rights. (N/D 17*M/J 13)
2. What is conflict of interest? Explain the various types of conflict of interest. (N/D 17)
3. Write a report on ‘Chernobyl case study’ (N/D 17)
4. Discuss the concept of safe exit in the Chernobyl disaster. (N/D 15,14)
5. Discuss in detail about the employee rights and its role in organization. (A/M 17)
6. Discuss the concept of risk benefit analysis with an example (A/M 17)
7. What is meant by conflict of interest? Distinguish between general and professional
conflicts of interest and discuss the various types of conflicts of interest. (N/D 17)
8. Discuss about the assessment of Safety and risk. (N/D 17)
9. (a).What are the main elements of IPR. Give examples of Discrimination.
(N/D 15,14&A/M 14)
(b).Write short notes on Occupational crime and explain anyone in detail.
(N/D 15,13&M/J 13)
10. (a) Discuss the notion of safe exit, using evacuation plans for communities near
nuclear plants or chemical process plants.
(b)State the necessity of Risk Benefit Analysis. (A/M 14)
11. Distinguish between employee rights and professional rights. (N/D 15,13&A/M
14,13)
12. Discuss human rights and professional rights in an engineering field. (N/D 14)
13. Discuss the significance of Intellectual Property rights. Also explain the legislation
covering IPR in India. (M/J 16,N/D 17,
14. 15,14,13)
15. Define Risk Benefit analysis. Why it is conducted? What are the limitation of RBA?
(N/D 13)
16. (a).Define the term Risk and Safety. How we an engineer assess the safety? (N/D
16,13)
17. (b).What is the factors that affect risk acceptability? What is the use of knowledge of
risk acceptance to engineer? (M/J 16&N/D 13)
18. (a) Discuss the concept in risk-benefit analysis. (M/J 13)
(b) Explain in detail the effect of information on risk assessment with an example.
(N/D 14)
19. Illustrate risk and disaster with suitable examples. (M/J 13)
20. (a)Define collective bargaining. Explain the role of collective bargaining in work
piece rights and responsibilities.
(b) Discuss on collegiality and loyalty. (N/D 14&A/M 14)
21. (a) Discuss the ethical issues related to computer ethics and internet.
(b) Write briefly on environment ethics and weapon development. (N/D 14)

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22. Discuss the cause of Bhopal disaster. Explain the responsibility of engineers in the
design of product in the design stage itself before the event of an accident. (A/M 14)
23. Discuss the features, guideline and procedures of whistle blowing
24. Discuss Event Tree analysis with some practical example of risk analysis.
25. Explain the concept of liability with suitable example.
26. (i) Discuss the significance of loyalty and collegiality in team work.
(ii) Explain the concept of Confidentiality in professional ethics. (M/J 13)
27. (i) Discuss the various measures of assessing and reducing risks.
28. (ii) What are the safety measures to be taken in establishing an engineering unit.
(M/J 13)
29. What are the types of conflicts of interests and the different ways to avoid conflicts
of interests?
30. Write about collective bargaining and respect for authority.

UNIT V
PART A
1. List two characteristics of engineers as managers. (N/D 17)
2. Mention any two ethical responsibilities of consulting engineers. (N/D 17)
3. State few advantages of Multinational Corporations.
4. Mention few disadvantages of MNCs.
5. What is meant by environmental ethics? Give examples. (M/J 13)
6. What is meant by computer ethics? (N/D 16)
7. What is corporate responsibility?
8. What is social responsibility?
9. Define Code of conduct (N/D 16)
10. What is moral leadership? (N/D 15,14,13,M/J 16)
11. Specify few global issues.
12. What is meant by acid rain?
13. What is meant by Globalization? (M/J 16)
14. What is meant by computer crime?
15. What is technology transfer? (N/D 15, N/D 16)
16. How is corporate social responsibility practiced? (A/M 17)
17. What are the international rights in Donaldson? (N/D 14)
18. What are the normal issues that may arise in Multinational Corporation? (A/M 14)
19. Differentiate eye witness and expert witness in the legal system. (A/M 14)
20. How to mange a business process model? (M/J 13)
21. Point out the responsibilities of consulting engineer

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PART B
1. Describe the code of conduct to be followed in computer ethics. (N/D 17)
2. Discuss the engineers moral role in weapon development. (N/D 17)
3. State the types of concern for Environment by the engineer. Discuss the
approaches to resolve environmental problems. What do professional codes of
Ethics say about environment? (N/D 17)
4. What is meant by Computer ethics? State and explain the categories of ethical
problems and unethical acts computer as an instrument of unethical behavior.
What is meant by hacking? (N/D 17)
5. Explain and enumerate the significance of the concept of Computer Ethics. (N/D
15 )
6. Explain in detail the various advantages and disadvantages of MNCs. (N/D 16)
7. Describe in details about the Global issue of Weapons development. (M/J 16)
8. Justify with suitable examples Engineers as Managers.
9. Justify Engineers as Expert witness and Advisors and engineers as consultant
with suitable examples. (N/D 15, A/M 17, M/J 16)
10. Explain in details about Moral Leadership.
11. (a) Explain the role of engineers as managers.
(b) Write briefly engineers used as expert witness. (N/D 14)
12. Discuss in details about Code of Conduct.
13. Describe in details about Scope and functions of Corporate
Responsibility.(N/D16)
14. Explain in details about the Management of conflicts and the Principles of conflict
Resolution
15. Discuss in detail about moral ethical issues involved in computer ethics. What is
meant by Hacking (A/M 17&M/J 13)
16. Illustrate technology transfer with suitable examples. (M/J 13)
17. Discuss the following in detail:
i. Business ethics
ii. Environmental ethics
iii. Computer ethics
iv. Weapons development (A/M 14)
18. Discuss the following in detail:
i. Engineers as managers
ii. Engineers as advisors
iii. Engineers as consultants
iv. Moral leadership(A/M 14)
19. Discuss the following concepts:
(i) Business ethics

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(ii) Ethical climate
(iii) Code of conduct
(iv) Moral leadership (M/J 13)

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