Authentic APEGS Certification Exam NPPE Questions Answers

Moonlighting is not automatically prohibited, but it commonly creates conflict of interest, confidentiality, and loyalty issues. NPPE ethics principles require professionals to avoid conflicts of interest (or disclose and manage them), protect confidential information, and act honestly toward employers and clients. Providing similar services outside employment can be acceptable if it does not compete unfairly, does not misuse confidential information, does not impair performance for the primary employer, and is done transparently with the informed consent of affected parties—especially the primary employer. Option B best captures the key condition: agreement/consent (often written) from the employer(s) so conflicts are disclosed and managed. Option A is too absolute; many regulators permit outside practice if handled properly. Option C is unethical because it implies exploiting inside access, relationships, or information to gain an unfair competitive advantage. Option D is generally unethical and often a breach of employment obligations because employer resources (software licences, equipment, data, staff time) cannot be used for external work without explicit authorization. Therefore, B is the most accurate statement.

A corporation is a separate legal entity. When it defaults on a debt, creditors generally look to the corporation’s assets to satisfy the obligation through normal legal remedies (judgment enforcement, seizure, insolvency proceedings). Therefore, C is correct. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance (A) is designed to respond to certain claims of professional negligence, not ordinary corporate debt obligations. Executives’ personal assets (B) are generally protected by limited liability unless they provided personal guarantees, engaged in fraud, or statutory exceptions apply. The engineering regulator (D) is not a debt-collection mechanism; regulators oversee licensure and professional conduct, not repayment of corporate creditors. Accordingly, creditors’ primary recovery is from corporate assets (C).

The answer is A. Editing journal papers can generally qualify for Professional Development Units (PDUs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which are necessary for maintaining professional registration. This type of activity is recognized because it contributes to the professional's knowledge and skills, especially in staying current with industry standards and developments. Most professional associations consider activities that enhance or update the professional's knowledge and professional skills as eligible for PDUs or CEUs.