Engineering License (NEC) — Practice Quiz (Set 4)By sushil / October 6, 2026 Engineering License (NEC) — Practice Quiz (Set 4) 10 questions · 15 minute time limit Start Quiz You can take this quiz as a guest. Log in first if you want it saved to your progress history. The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) primarily functions to regulate the engineering profession by doing which of the following? Setting university admission quotas Registering and licensing engineers and maintaining professional standards Fixing the retail price of construction materials Issuing driving licenses for heavy equipment operators In Nepalu2019s engineering licensing framework, how is an u201cEngineeru201d typically distinguished from an u201cAssociate Engineeru201d? By years of work experience alone, regardless of qualification By the level of academic qualification, with a Bacheloru2019s degree generally required for u201cEngineeru201d status By the specific company the applicant works for There is no such distinction in Nepal According to standard engineering codes of ethics followed by licensed engineers, what is considered the engineeru2019s foremost professional obligation? Maximizing profit for the employer above all else Holding paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public Completing projects as quickly as possible Avoiding any communication with government regulators Why is seismic consideration particularly emphasized in structural engineering practice in Nepal? Nepal has no building codes for earthquakes Nepal lies in a seismically active zone with significant earthquake risk Seismic design is only relevant for bridges, not buildings Earthquakes do not affect building foundations What does the engineering term u201cfactor of safetyu201d refer to in design practice? The ratio of a structureu2019s ultimate strength to the expected working load, providing a margin against failure The number of workers required on a construction site The insurance premium paid for a project The time allotted to complete a project safely Which of the following best describes a conflict of interest that a licensed engineer is expected to avoid or disclose? Accepting financial or other benefits that could compromise objective, impartial professional judgment Attending a professional training seminar Publishing a technical paper in a journal Taking continuing education courses Why do many design offices in Nepal commonly reference Indian Standard (IS) codes alongside Nepalu2019s own codes for structural design? IS codes are legally mandatory while NBC codes are optional Nepalu2019s own code coverage historically has not addressed every design scenario, so complementary standards are used IS codes are written only in Nepali NBC codes apply only to electrical engineering What is the primary purpose of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) practices on an engineering project? To delay project completion intentionally To ensure that materials, workmanship, and processes consistently meet specified standards To reduce the number of site visits by engineers To eliminate the need for design calculations Why does NEC require certain categories of engineering work, such as structural design submissions to authorities, to be certified by a licensed engineer? To create unnecessary paperwork To ensure accountability and that a qualified professional takes responsibility for public safety in the work Because unlicensed individuals are legally not allowed to study engineering To restrict competition among contractors only What is the general purpose of continuing professional development (CPD) for licensed engineers? To fulfil a social obligation unrelated to engineering work To help engineers keep their knowledge and skills updated with evolving technology, codes, and practices To replace the need for an engineering degree To reduce the number of registered engineers Submit Quiz
