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Ethics and Professional Practice

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An engineering professor with a professional engineering license and 20 years of experience in engineering education is asked to consult on a building design. Can the professor accept this request?

A. Yes, but she should review and comment on only those portions of the project in which she is qualified by education and experience.

B. Yes, a professor is a subject matter expert and as such should be fully competent to review the design.

C. Yes, as a licensed professional engineer, the professor has demonstrated her competence in engineering and may review the design.

D. No, there is a tremendous difference between working in academia and having professional experience. The review should be conducted by a practicing engineer.