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Whistle-blowing may be a consideration if a professional observes unsafe, unethical, or illegal practices.
Which of the following statements about whistleblowing istrue?

• A. It is commonplace as the vast majority of cases cannot be resolved informally and internally.
• B. It is encouraged by regulators and employers as the preferred method for conflict resolution.
• C. It may negatively impact a professional's current employment, career prospects, and reputation.
• D. It is not the preferred approach for conflict resolution, which is to leak information anonymously to protect one's identity.

The first four steps of applying the design process to problems are:
1. Generate or proposal alternative solutions or methods to achieve the goal (synthesis)
2. Clearly define the problem to be solved and any constraints that limit the solution
3. Recognize that a problem or need exists and gather Information about It
4. Evaluate the benefits and costs of alternative solutions (analysis).
What is the correct order for applying these steps?

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

Contracts often stipulate that the contract may be discharged if the professional member determines that:

• A. the working conditions are unsafe.
• B. the owner has not paid the contractor.
• C. the contractor has not complied with the contract requirements.
• D. the contractor has not paid the sub-trades.

Which of the following statements about international treaties and their impact on participants iscorrect?

• A. An international treaty applies only at the federal level, and provinces/territories are not required to comply with it.
• B. An international treaty is irrevocable, with all states that have ratified the agreement bound to treaty regulations until the treaty expiry.
• C. An international treaty applies not only to the states that have ratified the agreement but to all their trading partners as well.
• D. An international treaty applies only to countries that consent to and have formally ratified the treaty.

For more than 10 years, a licensed professional has been a key employee at DLB Ltd., a small engineering firm that specializes in rotary drill pit technology for the oil and gas sector. Over the years, the professional leads the development of Innovative drill bit designs that significantly Improve DLB Ltd.'s profitability.
Though the work is stimulating, the professional feels overworked, under-appreciated, and underpaid.
Recently, the professional is actively courted by Gyre Ltd, an engineering company specializing in tunnel- boring technology m the urban transportation industry.
Which of the following actions least conflicts with the professional's responsibilities and loyalties to DLB Ltd?

• A. Discussing with Gyre Ltd. recruiters key technical drivers controlling drill bit efficiencies based on knowledge gained through personal experience at DLB Ltd.
• B. Sharing designs with Gyre Ltd. contacts Including detailed drill bit configurations specific to models personally generated while at DLB Ltd.
• C. Duplicating their own personal client list collected over time at DLB Ltd. In order to maintain future customer contacts
• D. Communicating with colleagues that DLB Ltd. is poorly managed and an abysmal place to work