APEGS APEGS-NPPE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

APEGS APEGS-NPPE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 81:

  Which type of intellectual property protection applies to engineering drawings?

  A. Patent
  B. Trademark
  C. Copyright
  D. Trade secret
  C. Copyright

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  Explanation

  Engineering drawings are protected by copyright law as original artistic works, preventing unauthorized reproduction or use.

• Question 82:

  Provincial and territorial engineering and geoscience licensing acts typically state that it is an offence for unlicensed persons to take any of three specific actions. Which of the following actions Is not one of these?

  A. To advertise professional construction services
  B. To practice professional engineering or geoscience
  C. To use a seal that implies the parson is a licensed professional
  D. To use a term or title that leads others to believe that the person is a licensed professional
  A. To advertise professional construction services

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  Explanation

  It is not an offence for unlicensed persons to advertise professional construction services. Provincial and territorial acts typically make it an offence to practice professional engineering or geoscience, use a seal that implies the person is a licensed professional, or use a title that misleads others into believing the person is licensed .

• Question 83:

  In most professional Businesses, using email to conduct business includes all of the following risks except that the email

  A. is easy to forge and alter before forwarding
  B. will be considered an unofficial means of communication
  C. could be lost or delayed as a result of uneontrollabia reasons
  D. can contain small errors that could result in Irretrievable distribution
  B. will be considered an unofficial means of communication

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  Explanation

  The incorrect statement about risks of using email in professional businesses is that email will be considered an unofficial means of communication. In many professional contexts, email is a standard and accepted form of official communication, often used for decision-making, agreement, and other significant business processes .

• Question 84:

  Tort law entitles a person who has suffered a loss to seek damages from a negligent person. Which of the following conditions may be absent from a tort action without affecting the success of the lawsuit?

  A. The defendant breeched the duty of care.
  B. The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care.
  C. The defendant had a service agreement with the plant ff.
  D. The plaintiff suffered loss or damage and the breach was a proximate cause.
  C. The defendant had a service agreement with the plant ff.

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  Explanation

  The condition that may be absent from a tort action without affecting the success of the lawsuit is that the defendant had a service agreement with the plaintiff (Option C). For a tort action to be successful, it generally must be shown that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused damages or loss as a result of that breach. Whether or not a service agreement existed between the parties is irrelevant to the establishment of these elements, especially if the harm resulted from a negligent act that violated a duty of care inherent in the defendant's actions or omissions.

• Question 85:

  A "dummy run" for commercial software is best described as

  A. sample testing performed by a non-expert user
  B. a full-scale duplication of the computation with different software, hardware, and Inputs
  C. the application of analytical calculations of a simpler model and comparing them with the software's result
  D. a basic check on the program's computation, using nominal entries such as zeroes or ones, to get a known answer
  D. a basic check on the program's computation, using nominal entries such as zeroes or ones, to get a known answer

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  Explanation

  A "dummy run" in the context of commercial software testing refers to a basic check on the program's computation using nominal entries, like zeros or ones, to yield a known result. This method is used to verify that the software performs basic operations correctly and is able to handle simple inputs without errors .

• Question 86:

  The provincial and territorial governments regulate engineering and geoscience through legislation that establish the legal Oasis for the professions. This legislation has all of the following purposes except to

  A. define the Association as legal entity
  B. set member fees to fund the Association
  C. define the extent of the Association's powers
  D. set standards for admission, practice, and discipline of professionals
  B. set member fees to fund the Association

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  Explanation

  The legislation that regulates engineering and geoscience does not set member fees to fund the Association. Its primary purposes include defining the Association as a legal entity, detailing the extent of the Association's powers, and setting standards for admission, practice, and discipline of professionals. The setting of member fees is typically a function of the Association itself and not prescribed by legislation .

• Question 87:

  As used in relation to liability policies, the term 'duty to Indemnify" refers to the

  A. insurer's obligation to pay claims within the scope of the policy
  B. Insurer's obligation to pay the legal fees and other costs of defending a claim
  C. insured party's obligation to pay the legal fees and other costs of a serious claim
  D. Insured party's obligation to attend court to defend himself or herself and to provide required information
  A. insurer's obligation to pay claims within the scope of the policy

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  Explanation

  The term "duty to indemnify" in relation to liability policies refers to the insurer's obligation to pay claims that are within the scope of the policy. This ensures that the insured party is covered for losses as specified under the policy's terms, which can include compensations for damages or settlements .

• Question 88:

  A professional member employed by Company A is leaving soon to work for Company B, a competitor in the same Industry. The member has submitted his resignation and a departure date has boon agreed upon. After submitting his resignation, the member Is asked by Company A to attend an Industry conference, which will occur prior to the agreed departure date. In order to promote its products. Company B will also send representatives to this conference to promote its own products.

  If the member agrees to attend but then promotes his upcoming association with Company B, which of the common codes of ethical principles listed below will the member breach?

  1.Professionals shall. In their areas of practice, hold paramount the health, safety, and welfare of the public and have regard for the environment.

  2.Professionals shall undertake only work that they are competent to perform by virtue of their training and experience

  3.Professionals shall conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, fairness, and objectivity in their professional activities.

  4.Professionals shall comply with applicable statutes, regulations, and bylaws in their professional practices.

  5.Professionals shall uphold and enhance the honour, dignity, and reputation of their professions and thus the ability of the professions to serve the public Interest.

  A. 1, 2
  B. 3
  C. 4
  D. 4, 5
  B. 3

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  Explanation

  If the member agrees to attend the conference for Company A but promotes his upcoming association with Company B, he breaches the ethical principle that professionals shall conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, fairness, and objectivity in their professional activities (Option 3). By promoting his future employer while still employed and representing Company A, the member demonstrates a conflict of interest and a lack of loyalty, undermining the trust placed in him by his current employer.

• Question 89:

  Jennifer is a professional member working for a mid-size city where she is in charge of reviewing the Olds from different environmental firms who want to work on city projects. One of the firms sent her a small gift worth about %25 for Christmas, a slightly larger gift in late January, and a 1250 gift certificate for a clothing store in the spring.

  Which of the following actions would be best for Jennifer to take?

  A. Return all the gifts and tell her boss she returned them.
  B. Do nothing and award city contracts to the firm If It is deserving.
  C. Thank the firm for the gifts and not tell her boss she received them.
  D. Thank the firm but return the $2$0 gift certificate and carry on as usual.
  A. Return all the gifts and tell her boss she returned them.

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  Explanation

  The best action for Jennifer is to return all the gifts and inform her boss about these actions. Accepting gifts from firms that are potential or current contractors can create a perception of bias or impropriety, regardless of the gift's value. It is essential for public servants, especially those in decision-making roles regarding contracts, to avoid any actions that could appear to compromise their integrity or impartiality. This action upholds the ethical standards expected in public administration and professional conduct.

• Question 90:

  Federal, provincial, and territorial Occupational Health a Safety (OHS) laws typically give employees all of the following basic rights, except the right: A. to refuse dangerous work

  B. to know about workplace hazards

  C. to participate in workplace safety Committees

  D. to seek compensation from employers for injuries

  Correct Answer. D
  D

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  Explanation

  The correct answer is

  D. Federal, provincial, and territorial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws in Canada give employees the right to refuse dangerous work, the right to know about workplace hazards, and the right to participate in workplace safety committees. However, the right to seek compensation from employers for injuries is not typically provided under OHS laws. Instead, this is generally covered under workers' compensation laws, which are distinct from OHS regulations. OHS laws focus on preventing workplace injuries and illnesses through standards and rights, whereas workers' compensation laws provide financial compensation and support to workers who suffer from injuries or illnesses due to their work.