GE6075 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING qbank

Question Bank 39 Pages

Anna University

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

PUR

Contributed by

Priyanka Uday Ratti

PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(A CHRISTIAN MINORITY INSTITUTION)
JAISAKTHI EDUCATIONAL TRUST
(ACCREDIATED BY NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDITATION)
BANGALORE TRUNK ROAD, VARADHARAJAPURAM,
NASARATHPET, POONAMALLEE,
CHENNAI – 600 123.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
ENGINEERING
VIII SEMESTER EIE
QUESTION BANK
(2018-2019 EVEN SEMESTER)
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PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
PROCESS OF DEFINING VISION AND MISSION
PROCESS OF DEFINING PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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College Vision
To transform the budding engineers into academically excellent, highly intellectual and
self disciplined engineering graduates to mould them as good citizens with the spirit of integrity
and morality that would cater to the needs of our nation.
College Mission
To impart quality education with high standards of excellence in engineering and
technology, to provide an excellent infrastructure in a serene and conducive atmosphere that
would motivate the students in their pursuit of knowledge in the field of engineering and
technology.
Department Vision
To produce technically competent Electronics and Instrumentation Engineers with ethical
and moral values, who can tackle the challenges facing the society and industry at national level
and global level.
Department Mission
M1: To provide fundamental knowledge and quality technical education through effective
teaching-learning process.
M2: To prepare graduates to meet the needs of industry through creative projects, soft skills and
industry interaction.
M3: To create passion for learning to pursue higher studies and research towards serving society
with moral and ethical standard.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1: To acquire a strong foundation in the mathematical and scientific concept and applying
them in core engineering.
PEO 2: To gain in-depth knowledge in the field of electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
which is necessary to formulate, analyze and solve engineering problems.
PEO 3: To train students in carrying out project works to synthesize the platforms and fields of
engineering.
PEO 4: To create interest for lifelong learning to excel in higher studies and research.
PEO 5: To produce ethical engineers with adequate soft skill to exhibit professionalism in multi-
disciplinary field.
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Program Outcomes (POs)
PO 1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO 3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO 5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO 6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO 7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.
PO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of the engineering practice.
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PO 9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
PO 11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO 12:Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO 1 - Analyze and Implement circuits and devices: Apply the fundamentals of
mathematics, science and basic engineering knowledge to analyze and implement electric and
electronic circuits, transducers and measurement devices.
PSO 2 - Techniques and tools usage in Instrumentation and Control: Apply appropriate
techniques and tools to identify, formulate, design and analyze engineering problems in the field
of electronics, instrumentation and process control.
PSO 3 - Managerial skills: Understand ethical issues, environmental impact and acquire
managerial skills to communicate effectively in industry and society.
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GE 6075 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING
S.No.
Course
Outcome
Statement
1 CO1
Explain about the awareness on Engineering Ethics on Human, Social, Moral
Values and Loyalty to appreciate the rights of others.
2 CO2 Explain about the ethical issues related to engineering.
3 CO3 Explain about the engineers as responsible.
4 CO4 Explain about the responsibilities and rights in the society.
5 CO5 Explain about the global issues in an environment.
6 CO6
Explain about the Moral Leadership Corporate Social Responsibility
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CO-PO MAPPING
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PO1
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CO1 3 - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - 3
CO2 3 - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - 3
CO3 3 - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - 3
CO4 3 - -- - -- - - 3 - - - - - -- 3
CO5 3 - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - 3
CO6 3 - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - 3
AVG 3 - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - 3
3 - Substantially 2 - Moderate 1 - Slightly
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UNIT – I –HUMAN VALUES
PART – A
1. What are human values? [U]
Values decide the standard of behavior. Some universally accepted values are freedom justice
and equality. Other principles of values are love, care, honesty, integrity, self respect.
2. What are ethical values? [U]
Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring is ethical values
3. Distinguish values from ethics and culture. [AZ]
a) Values are mainly related to individuals and since they are related to justice, they remain the same
for everyone. E.g. truth, honesty, empathy, self respect.
b) Values do not change from individual to individual. Ethics is common to a group of individuals; the
group may be religious or professional. Ethics is mostly based on some code or law and judgment of
any action is based on code of conduct or law. Ethics change from individual to individual
c) Culture commonly refers to conduct of a group. E.g. system of worship, it may differ from society to
society, nation to nation or religion to religion.
4. What is integrity? [Apr/ May 2017][U]
Integrity is the unity of character based on moral values. Consistency in attitudes, emotions and
conduct in relations to morally justified actions and values are also the part of integrity of individual. It
implies honesty, trustworthiness.
5. Define work ethics [R]
By one’s work one cannot harm others. Any worker cannot escape accountability. Worker has
the moral responsibility to see that no other person’s right, private or freedom is impaired or
transgressed.
6. What is service learning? [U]
Service learning tells that one has moral responsibility to increase the desirable effects and to
decrease the harmful effects. Any service should increase the desirable result.
7. Mention some civic virtues? [U]
Good citizen demand civic virtue. It is the principle of not harming the surroundings .it also
includes living peacefully, respect for others, protecting the environment and being normally and
ethically good.
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8. Write short notes on caring and sharing. [U]
a) Caring is the essence of moral life. Caring involves feelings, relationship, contends with other
persons and protecting others and causing least damage to others.
b) Sharing means sharing of feelings, ideas thoughts, resources and profits.
c) Sharing is always mutually beneficial. Sharing morally acceptable feelings, resources and materials
is a value.
9. Write notes on honesty? [Apr/ May 2018] [U]
Any human being should imbibe honesty -honesty in acts, honesty in speech and honesty in
beliefs. Honesty is the fundamental virtue in human relationship even though in may be difficult to
follow some times.
10. What is courage as a value? [Apr/ May 2017] [U]
Courage implies self respect and governs confrontations with danger and risk. It is not
excessive rashes or cowardice, but it is the middle ground. Taking calculated risks and boldness in
facing crises are the hallmarks of courage as a human value. It defines the mental makeup of an
individual in taking bold decisions even under adverse situations.
11. Define co -operation. [R]
Co -operation means extending help to others, for a good cause. Co -operation may be through
an idea, a suggestion, an assistance or physical work which extends to others for common benefit.
12. Define empathy. [Apr/ May 2018] [R]
Empathy means putting self in a position of someone else and thinking as the later and
reasoning suitable action.
13. Define spirituality. [R]
Spirituality raises a man above the materialistic world into a realm where he seeks peace and
real happiness.
14. Define Integrity? [Apr/ May 2017] [R]
Integrity is the bridge between responsibility in private and professional life.
15. Define Compromise? [R]
a) In a negative sense it means to undetermined integrity by violating one’s fundamental moral
principles.
b) In a positive sense, however, it means to settle differences by mutual concessions or to reconcile
conflicts through adjustments in attitude and conduct.
16. Give the two aspects of Honesty? [U]
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a) Truthfulness – meeting responsibilities concerning truth -telling.
b) Trustworthiness –Meeting responsibilities concerning trust.
17. Differentiate Self -respect and Self -esteem? [AZ]
a) Self-respect: It is a moral concept; refers to the virtue properly valuing oneself.
b) Self-esteem: It is a psychological concept; means having a positive attitude toward oneself, even if
the attitude is excessive or otherwise unwarranted .
18. Define Yoga [R]
a) Yoga recognizes the interconnection and interaction between body and mind
b) Yoga provides the best means of self-improvement and attaining one’s full potential
c) To increase the strength and flexibility of the body.
d) Can help keep stress and tension at bay and facilitate the mind to a state of well-being and peace.
19. Types of Yoga [AZ]
a) Jnana Yoga- The path of wisdom. Covers Yama and Niyama and is the science of acquiring proper
knowledge.
b) Bhakti Yoga- The Yoga of universal love and affection.
c) Karma Yoga – The Yoga of selfless service that covers pratyahra and is the science of action.
d) Raja Yoga – The highest Yoga. Covers Dharana, Dhyana and Samashi and is the science of
concentration and meditation.
20. Define Meditation [Apr/ May 2018] [R]
Meditation is a universal spiritual wisdom and a practice found at the core of all the great
religious traditions, leading from the mind to the heart. Mediation works to increase mindfulness,
to train your mind to more clearly see things as they are, and to train your mind to create new ways of
being.
21. Types of mediation [AZ]
a) Concentration
b) Reflective Meditation
c) Mindfulness Meditation
d) Heart-Centred Meditation
e) Creative Meditation
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PART – B
1. Explain some important human values [U]
2. Write a detailed note on work ethics. [Apr/ May 2017][R]
3. Explain integrity and honesty in ethics. [U]
4. Explain the importance of self confidence in ethics. [NOV/ DEC 2016 ,Apr/ May 2018] [U]
5. Explain caring, sharing and living peacefully. [U]
6. Explain character and spirituality and their importance in ethics. [Apr/ May 2016] [U]
7. Explain the role of Yoga and meditation in the field of professional excellence and Stress
Management. [Apr/ May 2015] [U]
PART – C
1. Explain commitment and empathy. [U]
2. Explain civic virtue and respect for others and also explain importance of Cooperation. [U]
UNIT – II
ENGINEERING ETHICS
PART – A
1. Define Ethics? (Apr/May 2014) [R]
 Study of right or wrong.
 Good and evil.
 Obligations & rights.
 Justice.
 Social & Political deals.
2. Define Engineering Ethics? [R]
 Study of the moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organizations
engaged in engineering / profession.
 Study of related questions about the moral ideals, character, policies and relationships of
people and corporations involved in technological activity.
 Moral standards / values and system of morals.
3. What is the need to study Ethics? [U]
 To responsibly confront moral issues raised by technological activity.
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