APEGS NPPE : National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) Exam

A professional member consulting for a foreign country might be subject to laws and conditions at variance with those of Canada. Which of the following statements about a professional member practicing in a foreign country is true?

• A. The member may disclose some Information of former clients in Canada because conflict of Interest conditions do not apply.
• B. The member is riot expected to maintain tie ethics of practice enforced in Canada.
• C. The member should uphold Canadian laws if they conflict with those of the foreign country since they tend to be superior.
• D. The member is expected to comply with the law of the country where he or she consults.

As used in relation to liability policies, the term 'duty to Indemnify" refers to the

• A. Insurer's obligation to pay the legal fees and other costs of defending a claim
• B. insurer's obligation to pay claims within the scope of the policy
• C. insured party's obligation to pay the legal fees and other costs of a serious claim
• D. Insured party's obligation to attend court to defend himself or herself and to provide required information

Peer review is a process used by organizations and individuals to assess employees' performance and to identify potential improvements in their professional practices. Which of the following statements related to peer review in the context of professional practice isfalse?

• A. A peer review is generally done by a person or group with a similar level of technical or managerial expertise as the party being reviewed.
• B. A peer review is a mandatory and legal requirement for assessment of professional competence of individuals and organizations.
• C. A peer review is a special effort, not a routine process, that has a specific purpose, scope, format, duration, and reporting requirement.
• D. A peer review can be conducted as an internal procedure utilizing staff from other departments of the same organization.

An engineering firm recently underwent a practice review after a licensed professional filed a complaint with the professional regulator. During the review, the auditor discovered that some of the drawings were authenticated by a licensed professional who had passed away prior to the authentication date. Upon further investigation, it was found that some non-professional employees were applying the deceased professional's seal and forging their signature. What is the most severe action that the regulator can take in terms of delivering appropriate consequences to this firm?

• A. Issue an order to the firm to close down its operations.
• B. Issue an order to the firm to pay for damages due to fraud and misrepresentation.
• C. Subject the firm to an additional practice review.
• D. Take away the firm's permit to practice.

Which of the following statements about an environmental site assessments (ESA) is false?

• A. An ESA Is generally conducted by a group of professionals.
• B. An ESA follows the same process as an environmental audit.
• C. An ESA is usually conducted in accordance with Canadian Standards Association guidelines.
• D. An ESA recommends remedies If environmental contamination is discovered.