Mike is an OACETT C. Tech. He works for a municipal government in their infrastructuredepartment.
He is responsible for designing and approving the sewage and water management systems in new residential developments. Mike is currently revising the design for the sewage and water management system for a development that is six months behind schedule due to a series of worker and materials shortages. The developer is also experiencing severe financial pressures, as a result of cost over runs caused by the shortages. As he is revising the sewage and water management system designs, Mike notices a flaw in the water catchment system built around a small lake that is a key selling feature of the residential development. The design flaw means that, while the relevant standards are still met, in severe rainfall events the catchment system will be very susceptible to flooding. The flooding may in turn make the area dangerous for the residents using the park and recreational area around the lake.
Mike brings this design flaw to the attention of his manager. His manager then schedules a meeting with the developer to discuss the design flaw. The developer indicates that the design cannot be changed due to budget constraints and existing commitments to the present design. Mike's manager then communicates this to Mike. He directs Mike to stamp the designs. What should Mike do in this situation?
If Mike chooses to stamp the designs, what would the main issue be when it comes to professional practice?

• A. Failure to make responsible provision for complying with applicable statutes, regulations, standards, codes, by-laws, and rules in connection with work being undertaken by or under the responsibility of the practitioner.
• B. Failure to act to correct or report a situation that the practitioner believes may endanger the safety or the welfare of the public.
• C. Undertaking work the practitioner is not competent to perform by virtue of their training and experience.
• D. Conduct or an act relevant to the practice of engineering technology that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by technology professionals as disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional.

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.
Which of the following is the best analysis of Alternative G1?

• A. Alternative G1 would not be dealing with fairness, courtesy, and good faith to your client. This option would keep you out of trouble, be fair to your employer, and it cannot be done more equitably or diplomatically.
• B. Alternative G1 is not ethically acceptable. You would jeopardize proprietary information belonging to your employer. You would be contracted for the provision of services in competition with your employer. You could be in a conflict of interest situation.
• C. Alternative G1 is contractually and ethically correct especially in light of the conditions surrounding the offer.
• D. Alternative G1 is the most ethically acceptable. You would not jeopardize proprietary information belonging to your employer. You would not be contracted for the provision of services in competition with your employer. You would not be in a conflict of interest situation.

What characteristics of a culture are captured in the values continuum of power distance?

• A. Power distance captures a culture's system for organizing itself according to layers of socio-economic power.
• B. Power distance captures a culture's attitudes towards differences in wealth, specifically how acceptable it is to have large amounts of wealth.
• C. Power distance captures a culture's attitudes towards authority, specifically how acceptable it is to demonstrate power and authority.
• D. Power distance captures a culture's attitudes towards the use of formal language in the public sphere versus the private sphere.

Which of the following is an objective of OACETT according to the OACETT Act?

• A. To limit the number of certified members.
• B. To require mandatory registration of engineering technicians and technologists.
• C. To control admission to the schools that provide education to its future members.
• D. To assist members in advancing their status, recognition, and welfare and in increasing their knowledge, skill, and proficiency.

What is the first step in the basic process to refuse work that is believed to be unsafe?

• A. A Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspector is called in to investigate.
• B. The supervisor and employer investigate the employee's concerns.
• C. The employee tells the supervisor or employer why they are refusing to work.
• D. The supervisor and employer work to address the employee's concerns.