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A system or process in which it is the case that if a single component malfunctions, total system failure is likely to occur is described as A. complex In general, we might say that a risk is more acceptable when the possible risk is low B. PED C. tightly coupled D. anomalous A. tight coupling B. complexity C. magnitude D capacity 13. ethics is based on the idea that A. we should not assume that human beings are just like animals B. human beings are animals, so we should not attempt to formulate ethical theories C. human beings are superior to other plants and animals and should use them as resources D. we should not assume that human beings are superior to other plants and animals 14 An invasion or limitation of a person's freedom or well-being. which can be measured in terms of financial losses, property losses, loss of life, and loss of health and safety A. risks B. harm C. capabilities D. safety Which of these might be considered disobedience through contrary action? A. working with a political group which lobbies against one's employer B. refusing to stamp/ approve a project because it is unsafe C. sending memos to management voicing one's concerns D. all of the above 16. The worst kind the idea that we shouldn't even try to meet basic rules designed to protect the of attitude one can have toward the environment is the A. progressive B. minimalist C sub-minimalist D traditional Those who have been coerced, children, and others who are not mentally competent cannot give A. PMD C informed consentD. technical advice Engineers must always remember avoid assessment of risk rather than modifying one's perception of risk based on changing circumstances and information A. tight coupling 18. to avoidthe tendency to be biased toward an original B. group-think C. blind loyalty The tragedy of the commons is related to the idea that: A. public lands should not exist, land should be privately owned by some person or B. if private lands are allowed, the land will be exploited and destroyed by C. if public lands are freely used by all, the beauty and resources of the area will be depleted D. while it was once possible to stake a claim to land nobody owned, this is no longer possible 19. The results of an engineering disaster that are not immediately apparent and may result from the disaster indirectly are known as 20. D. indirect B. focal C extended A. auxiliary These have the status of law and may not be changed without public hearings and legislative action. 21 schemas D. hazard indices B. building codes C A. professional codes

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11- C) Tightly coupled

12- C) magnitude

13- non anthropocentric non anthropocentricfairy tales that same compression and moral standards should be given to animal as well as other plants.

14- Safety

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