OACETT Internationally Educated Professional Practice Sample Questions:

1. Which three titles are used for those working in road construction?

A) Technical Specialist, Checker, RCCA.
B) Checker, RCSI, RCCA.
C) RCJI, RCSI, RCCA.
D) Checker, CCO, Technical Specialist.

2. What is a health and safety incident?

A) It is a sudden event or ongoing condition in which the employee's ability to complete their work at full capacity is compromised or ended altogether.
B) It is an incident for which an employee is compensated for a loss of wages following a work-related injury.
C) It is an incident that is reported to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
D) It is an incident in which a supervisor or manager identifies as having the potential to compromise the health and safety of employees.

3. What are the four requirements for certification as an OACETT member?

A) Good character, 21 years of age or older, college graduate, meeting the criteria in the OACETT By-law and the RPPC Terms of Reference.
B) Good character, 21 years of age or older, college graduate, Canadian citizen.
C) Good character, 18 years of age or older, ordinarily a resident or employed in Ontario, meeting the criteria established in the OACETT By-law and RPPC Terms of Reference.
D) Good character, 18 years of age or older, college graduate, meeting the criteria established in the OACETT By-law and RPPC Terms of Reference.

4. Which of the following is an example of an ethical problem that is an unsuccessful attempt to remedy a technical issue that has been identified?

A) A computer programmer brings a problem with a proposed new computer system to the attention of her managers. She blames a colleague for the problem. Her colleague is fired, but the organization goes ahead with the new system anyway. There are, however, no issues with the system.
B) A computer programmer brings a problem with a proposed new computer system to the attention of her managers. Her managers dismiss her concerns and move ahead with the new system. The organization experiences serious operational consequences as a result of the new system.
C) A computer programmer brings a problem with a proposed new computer system to the attentionof her managers. Her managers dismiss her concerns and move ahead with the new system. The organization does not experience any serious operational consequences as a result of the new system.
D) A computer programmer brings a problem with a proposed new computer system to the attention of her managers. Her managers take note of her recommendations and implement changes to the new system.

5. Which situation below is legal but not ethical?

A) A construction company uses material in the construction of the exterior finish of a condominium that meets building code requirements. The managers of the construction company have used this material in the past and are confident that it will exceed its advertised lifespan.
B) A construction company uses material in the construction of the exterior finish of a condominium that meets building code requirements. However, the managers of the construction company are aware that this material has proven to deteriorate quickly over time and that the condominium will have to replace it within five years.
C) A construction company uses material in the construction of the exterior finish of a condominium that does not meet building code requirements. The managers of the construction company feel that no one will notice, however, because the material being used looks very similar to material that does meet building code requirements.
D) A construction company uses material in the construction of the exterior finish of a condominium that meets building code requirements. The builder has used this material in the past and is confident that it will exceed its advertised lifespan.

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