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NEC Civil · Practice

Engineering professional practice Set 1

20 questions

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in engineering professional practice?

A.
To ensure engineers follow legal regulations
B.
To provide guidelines for ethical decision-making
C.
To increase profits for engineering firms
D.
To promote competition among engineers

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Foundation fundamentals

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Bearing capacity and settlement

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Open-channel flow

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Hydrology

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Determinate structures

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Indeterminate structures

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Road construction and maintenance

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Project planning and scheduling

Set 188

Project management

Set 150

Project management

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Engineering professional practice

Set 120

Nepal Engineering Council Acts and Regulations

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Nepal Engineering Council Acts and Regulations

Set 130

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an engineer in professional practice?

A.
Maximizing profits for the company
B.
Ensuring public safety and welfare
C.
Reducing project costs at all costs
D.
Competing with other engineers

Question 3

What is the significance of professional licensure for engineers?

A.
It allows engineers to work internationally
B.
It ensures engineers meet minimum competency standards
C.
It increases the salary of engineers
D.
It reduces competition in the engineering field

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior in engineering practice?

A.
Falsifying test results to meet project deadlines
B.
Reporting safety concerns to management
C.
Collaborating with other engineers on a project
D.
Following all legal regulations

Question 5

What is the role of continuing education in engineering professional practice?

A.
To increase the workload of engineers
B.
To ensure engineers stay updated with the latest technologies and standards
C.
To reduce the number of licensed engineers
D.
To promote competition among engineers

Question 6

Which of the following is a key principle of engineering ethics?

A.
Prioritizing personal gain over public welfare
B.
Maintaining confidentiality of client information
C.
Ignoring safety concerns to meet deadlines
D.
Avoiding collaboration with other engineers

Question 7

What is the purpose of a professional engineering organization?

A.
To increase competition among engineers
B.
To provide a platform for networking and professional development
C.
To reduce the number of licensed engineers
D.
To enforce government regulations

Question 8

Which of the following is a common requirement for obtaining a professional engineering license?

A.
Passing a rigorous examination
B.
Having a high salary
C.
Working in multiple countries
D.
Avoiding continuing education

Question 9

What is the primary goal of engineering risk management?

A.
To eliminate all risks in a project
B.
To identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure project success
C.
To increase project costs
D.
To ignore potential risks

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest in engineering practice?

A.
Working on a project that benefits the public
B.
Accepting a gift from a contractor in exchange for favorable treatment
C.
Collaborating with other engineers on a project
D.
Following all safety regulations

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a professional engineer's seal or stamp?

A.
To decorate engineering documents
B.
To certify that the work was performed by a licensed engineer
C.
To increase the cost of engineering services
D.
To promote the engineer's personal brand

Question 12

Which of the following is a key element of engineering project management?

A.
Ignoring budget constraints
B.
Ensuring timely completion of the project
C.
Avoiding communication with stakeholders
D.
Prioritizing personal interests over project goals

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of a feasibility study in engineering projects?

A.
To increase project costs
B.
To determine the viability of a project
C.
To delay project implementation
D.
To ignore potential risks

Question 14

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an engineer during the design phase of a project?

A.
Ignoring safety standards
B.
Ensuring the design meets all technical and regulatory requirements
C.
Prioritizing aesthetics over functionality
D.
Avoiding collaboration with other professionals

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of a quality assurance (QA) program in engineering?

A.
To increase project costs
B.
To ensure that the final product meets specified quality standards
C.
To delay project completion
D.
To ignore customer requirements

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of sustainable engineering practice?

A.
Using non-renewable resources excessively
B.
Minimizing waste and environmental impact
C.
Ignoring energy efficiency in designs
D.
Prioritizing short-term profits over long-term sustainability

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in engineering projects?

A.
To ignore potential risks
B.
To identify and mitigate potential risks to project success
C.
To increase project costs
D.
To delay project implementation

Question 18

Which of the following is a key principle of engineering communication?

A.
Avoiding communication with stakeholders
B.
Providing clear and accurate information
C.
Using technical jargon to confuse non-engineers
D.
Ignoring feedback from team members

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of a professional engineer's liability insurance?

A.
To increase the engineer's salary
B.
To protect the engineer from legal claims related to their work
C.
To delay project completion
D.
To ignore safety standards

Question 20

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an engineer during the construction phase of a project?

A.
Ignoring safety protocols
B.
Ensuring that the construction adheres to the design specifications
C.
Avoiding communication with contractors
D.
Prioritizing cost-cutting over quality

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Foundation fundamentals

Bearing capacity and settlement

Open-channel flow

Hydrology

Determinate structures

Indeterminate structures

Diversion headworks

River training works

Water logging and drainage

Run-of-river headworks

Water conveyance structures

Machines and powerhouse

Road construction and maintenance

Project planning and scheduling

Project management

Project management

Engineering professional practice

Nepal Engineering Council Acts and Regulations

Nepal Engineering Council Acts and Regulations

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