Question 1

A "letter of Intent" can be considered an enforceable contract, provided It:

Options :

A : contains essential terms of a contract.

B : is dated and witnessed by both parties.

C : has been prepared by a legally competent parson.

D : Includes representations and warrants.

Answer: A

Question 2

Professional geoscientist Bev has been a contract employee for ABC Mining Co. for the past eight years. Recently, she was the lead due diligence investigator on the potential acquisition of the Bon u view Mine. XYZ Mining, a major competitor of ABC Mining, subsequently acquires the Beau view Mine. Shortly thereafter, Bev's manager Indicates that there may soon be a downsizing In ABC Mining's geology deportment due to the unsuccessful acquisition of the Beouview Mine. The next day, XYZ Mining offers Bev a position identical to the one she has with ABC Mining but with a batter overall compensation package. What action should Bev take to ensure that this offer is handled ethically?

Options :

A : Disclose to her manager at ABC Mining that she has been offered a job opportunity while she considers the XYZ Mining offer.

B : Give her notice of resignation well in advance of the time Indicated in her contract once she accepts the XYZ Mining offer.

C : Disclose XYZ Mining-s job offer terms to her manager at ABC Mining while she considers the XYZ Mining offer.

D : Assure ABC Mining that there will be no conflict of Interest after starting the new Job at XYZ Mining.

Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following activities is undertaken by Engineers Canada and Geoscientists Canada?

Options :

A : Development of guidelines for licensure

B : Appointment of the professional associations' councils

C : Enforcement of the appropriate provincial/territorial acts

D : Investigate Interprovincial misconduct by an engineer/geoscientist

Answer: A

Question 4

The fundamental purpose of a contract is to

Options :

A : allocate money among the parties to the contract

B : outline the scope of the project being undertaken

C : provide a basis to make a Judgment in the evert of a conflict

D : allocate obligations, responsibilities, and risk between contract parties

Answer: D

Question 5

A professional member wishing to use a former employer's confidential Information:

Options :

A : is still bound by the duty of confidence concept.

B : may disclose the information to others as long as the employee advises the former employer of the disclosure.

C : may submit the matter for an arbitration ruling.

D : must refrain from using it for a minimum of one year.

Answer: A

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