An unlicensed engineer interviews for a position as Director of Plant Operations at a university. On his resume he states that he is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and includes his membership number. He is, in fact, an associate member of NSPE. Does his claim that he is a member violate the engineer's code of ethics? OA Yes. It implies that he is a licensed engineer. OB. Yes. A member number could be construed as a PE registration number. OC. No. He was indicating professional society involvement. O D. No. He was implying membership, not licensure

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**Scenario:**

An unlicensed engineer interviews for a position as Director of Plant Operations at a university. On his resume, he states that he is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and includes his membership number. He is, in fact, an associate member of NSPE. Does his claim that he is a member violate the engineer’s code of ethics?

**Options:**

- **A.** Yes. It implies that he is a licensed engineer.
  
- **B.** Yes. A member number could be construed as a PE registration number.
  
- **C.** No. He was indicating professional society involvement.
  
- **D.** No. He was implying membership, not licensure.
Transcribed Image Text:**Scenario:** An unlicensed engineer interviews for a position as Director of Plant Operations at a university. On his resume, he states that he is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and includes his membership number. He is, in fact, an associate member of NSPE. Does his claim that he is a member violate the engineer’s code of ethics? **Options:** - **A.** Yes. It implies that he is a licensed engineer. - **B.** Yes. A member number could be construed as a PE registration number. - **C.** No. He was indicating professional society involvement. - **D.** No. He was implying membership, not licensure.
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