10/19/24, 5:19 AM Ethics in Engineering Practice - - Unit 5 - Week 2

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Course Week 02: Assignment 02

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1) Rishav is a software engineer employed by a company that develops software for 1 point
government entities. Over the past year, Rishav's team has been engaged in a project for a
How does an
NPTEL government agency, focused on creating software designed to monitor internet activity and
online detect potential security threats. This software can track and record all internet activities,
course including emails, chats, and browsing history.
work? () Recently, Rishav’s manager directed him to add a feature to the software that would enable the
agency to access the personal emails and chats of individuals suspected of being security
Week 0 () threats, without needing a warrant or court order. Rishav is uneasy about this request, as he
feels it infringes on individuals' privacy and might be illegal. Despite his concerns, he fears that
Week 1 () refusing to follow his manager's instructions could result in losing his job.

Week 2 () What is the ethical dilemma Rishav is facing in this situation?

Lecture 6 : a) Whether to follow his manager's instructions or not

Central b) Whether to prioritize his personal beliefs or his job security
Professional
c) Whether to report his manager's request to higher authorities or not
responsibilities
of engineers d) Whether to prioritize the privacy of individuals or the security of the country
(unit?
No, the answer is incorrect.
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d) Whether to prioritize the privacy of individuals or the security of the country
Lecture 7 :
Central
Professional 2) Consider the following statements and identify the statement that is False regarding 1 point
responsibilities competitive bidding?
of engineers
(Contd.) (unit? a) It is a process by which a contracting firm selects from amongst the competing
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Lecture 8 : b) Price is amongst the important determining factor

Workplace
c) The bid evaluation process typically disregards the technical capabilities of the
Rights and
vendors.
Responsibilitie
s (unit? d) The professional engineers should adhere to competitive bidding.
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No, the answer is incorrect.
n=29) Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Lecture 9 :
c) The bid evaluation process typically disregards the technical capabilities of the vendors.
Workplace
Rights and 3) Whistleblowing can be mitigated by management through the implementation of 1 point
Responsibilitie
specific policies. Which of the following statements is true in this context?
s (Contd.)
(unit?
a) Assigning gatekeepers in communication channels prevents whistleblowing.
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n=30) b) Management's refusal to acknowledge mistakes internally contributes to
whistleblowing.
Lecture 10 :
c) Increasing access for in-group members while restricting out-group members within
Ethics as
Design doing
the same organization prevents whistleblowing.
Justice to d) Establishing a robust corporate ethical culture helps prevent whistleblowing.
Moral
No, the answer is incorrect.
Problems Score: 0
(unit?
Accepted Answers:
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d) Establishing a robust corporate ethical culture helps prevent whistleblowing.
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Lecture 4) The automobile company Faserati recently terminated an employee, Jim Bernard, 1 point
Material (unit? for sharing a tech review of its newly released electric vehicle on social media. In his posts, Jim
unit=26&lesso detailed the car's performance under various road conditions in the Bay Area, San Francisco. He
n=32)
included footage of near-miss incidents and accidents. While the management is somewhat
Quiz: Week tolerant of internal criticism, they perceive public criticism as a sign of disloyalty.
02:
Assignment This is a case of
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(assessment? a) Class action
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b) Dispositional privacy
Feedback c) Conflict of interest
Form (unit?
d) Electronic frontier
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n=137) No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Week 02 : Accepted Answers:
Assignment c) Conflict of interest
Solution (unit?
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5) Why is trustworthiness a justification for maintaining confidentiality? 1 point
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a) It promotes public awareness about sensitive information

Week 3 ()
b) It ensures that employees do not breach their contracts
Week 4 () c) It is an expectation of clients when seeking professional services
d) It increases competition among professionals
Week 5 ()
No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Week 6 () Accepted Answers:
c) It is an expectation of clients when seeking professional services

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Week 7 () 6) What is an example of moonlighting? 1 point

Week 8 () a) Working extra hours on a project for your current employer.

b) Taking a part-time job at a different company while still employed full-time.
Text c) Attending professional development workshops organized by your employer.
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d) Starting a side business that is unrelated to your current job.
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No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
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Accepted Answers:
b) Taking a part-time job at a different company while still employed full-time.

7) The Oceanic Transport Company recently faced intense scrutiny when one of its 1 point
Production managers, Ms. Maya, reached out to the head of Eco-Watch, an environmental
advocacy organization. She provided a signed document detailing the problem, expressing
concern that the company was releasing untreated sewage into the river, which local villages rely
on for their water supply. This scenario exemplifies:

a) Confidential whistleblowing
b) Favoritism
c) Public whistleblowing
d) Neither of the above

No, the answer is incorrect.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
c) Public whistleblowing

8) What is the significance of the clause of confidentiality in the engineering codes of 1 point
ethics?

a) It is a new principle introduced in the engineering profession

b) It applies only to a few engineering professions.
c) It is a well-established principle in other professions such as medicine and law as well.
d) It applies only to the clients who are individuals, not companies.

No, the answer is incorrect.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
c) It is a well-established principle in other professions such as medicine and law as well.

9) Which of the following best defines "insider information"? 1 point

a) Information known only to employees within a company.

b) Knowledge that is widely available to the public.
c) Data obtained through market research conducted by competitors.
d) Confidential information shared between different companies.

No, the answer is incorrect.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
a) Information known only to employees within a company.

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10) At the entry of office of Oriental insurance Ltd., there was a huge signboard which 1 point
indicated “An individual’s gender, race, skin colour, age, or political or religious outlook should
not at all affect how they are perceived at work”, this captures the essence of:

a) Right to Equal Opportunity at work

b) Right to Free work
c) Rights ethics
d) None of the above

No, the answer is incorrect.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
a) Right to Equal Opportunity at work

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