[ AECH1100 ] Quiz 1

True

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Forest and crop damage may be due to acid rain or gaseous uptake from industrial activities.

True

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Engineers can perform services in all areas and not necessarily in their area of competence.

True

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit is due, and will recognize the proprietary interests of others.

True

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Social responsibility is an ethical framework that suggests that an entity, be it an organization or individual, is obligated to act for the benefit of society.

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Engineers are obligated to disclose confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former client or employer, or public body on which they serve, without consent.

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

While CO2 emissions come from a variety of natural sources, human-related emissions are responsible for the increase that has occurred in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution.

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Natural source of air pollution are volcanoes

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Risk - benefit analysis is an example of Utilitarianism theory.

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

When humans inhale sulfur dioxide, their lungs and respiratory system are typically unaffected. However, it may cause eye irritation, which is the primary negative health impact.

[ TRUE OR FALSE ]

Decomposers, Fungi and Bacteria feed on dead waste material and make things break down and rot.

What is the primary obligation of most professional organizations, according to the passage?

A. Maximizing profits

B. Prioritizing personal interests

C. Safeguarding and advancing public health, welfare, and safety

D. Maintaining secrecy and confidentiality

Which of the following qualities are expected of engineers, according to the passage?

A. Unfairness and bias

B. Negligence and disregard

C. Dishonesty and partiality

D. Impartiality and equity

What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) indicate?

A. The altitude of the location

B. How clean or dirty the air is based on color-coding

C. The level of humidity in the air

D. The temperature of the air

How does a food web differ from a food chain, based on the provided description?

A. A food web represents interconnected trophic levels and energy flow more accurately.

B. In a food web, organisms consume each other in a linear sequence.

C. A food web is smaller in scale compared to a food chain.

D. A food web emphasizes the flow of matter rather than energy.

Which one of the below is not a component of professionalism?

A. Skills

B. Integrity

C. Behavior

D. Knowledge

Why are ecosystems important?

A. Ecosystem Stability

B. Ensure energy and nutrients continue to flow

C. Genetic Reservoirs

D. All of above

Which one of the below compound is air pollution?

A. Oxygen

B. Argon

C. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

D. Hydrogen

What is the primary loss mechanism for nitrogen oxides (NOx) due to its high-water solubility?

A. Oxidation to form sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

B. Absorption into soil particles

C. Conversion to ozone (O3) in the atmosphere vO Oxidation to nitric acid (HNO3)

Why do emissions and removal of CO2 by natural processes tend to balance?

A. Due to the rapid decomposition of organic matter in soil v Because plants absorb CO2 through photosynthesis and release it during respiration

B. Because human activities have no significant impact on CO2 levels in the atmosphere

C. Because volcanic eruptions constantly release large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere

Which of the following is not an ethical term?

A. Beliefs

B. Values

C. Morals

D. Nothing from the above