Gavin: Step 3 Flash Card

Perceived Conflicts - Situations that appear to involve conflicting interests

Recusing - Removing oneself from a decision-making process due to potential bias

Diligence - Careful and persistent effort in one's work

Competence - Ability to perform professional tasks effectively

Continuous Professional Development - Ongoing learning to maintain and improve professional skills

Conflict of Interest - Situation where personal interests may compromise professional duties

Direct Supervision - Close oversight of work performed by others

Safety-Critical Software - Software where failure could result in loss of life or significant damage

Licensing Requirements - Criteria that must be met to obtain a professional licence

Exploitation - Unfair use of resources or people for personal gain

Virtue-Based Ethics - Ethical framework based on moral character

Globalization - Worldwide integration of economies, cultures, and societies

Statutory Obligations - Legal requirements mandated by law

Due diligence - Taking reasonable steps to meet legal and professional obligations

Intellectual Property - Creations of the mind protected by law

Proprietary Information - Confidential data owned by a company or individual

Ethical Rules - Guidelines for moral conduct

Professional Seal - Used to certify final professional work products

Supervising Professional - Engineer responsible for overseeing work of junior staff

Certificate of Authorization Official document allowing a firm to practice engineering

Standards of Practice - Established norms and expectations

Professional Accountability - Responsibility for one's actions