OACETT Internationally Educated Professional Practice : IEPPE

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 builder has used this material in the past and is 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 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.
• C. 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.
• D. 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.

A founding value of Canadian culture is a belief in the Rule of Law. What does this mean?

• A. The law is designed to control all citizens.
• B. The law applies equally to all members of society.
• C. The law is a principle governing the words and actions of members of a society.
• D. The law is a set of rules enforced by a government.

The torts of slander and libel are grouped under the term 'defamation.' Which one of the following would be accepted as a defense for defamation?

• A. All of the options
• B. Qualified privilege
• C. True statements
• D. Absolute privilege

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design, manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.
Once the business is running and profitable, which business form facilitates getting money out of the business while maintaining the business as a going concern?

• A. A joint venture of two sole proprietorships, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.
• B. A partnership, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.
• C. A corporation, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.
• D. A sole proprietorship, because they can declare dividends, sell some of their shares, and/or pay themselves a salary.

What does 'reasonableness' mean in tort law?

• A. Reasonableness considers if the plaintiff and defendant had a clearly defined relationship that created obligations for both parties.
• B. Reasonableness considers if the defendant is using the property in a reasonable or unreasonable manner; definitions of reasonableness change according to the context.
• C. Reasonableness considers if the plaintiff had reasonable expectations about the behavior or actions of the defendant in the situation.
• D. Reasonableness considers if the plaintiff and defendant communicated clearly and logically throughout the situation under question.