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    BC PPE Cheat Sheet: Study What Matters

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    This document provides a summary of the BC PPE exam, including: 1) An outline of the exam syllabus and scope, broken into 7 sections covering topics like professionalism, ethics, law, and regulation. 2) Strategies for the multiple choice and essay portions of the exam, emphasizing practicing sample questions, managing time, and following an outline format. 3) Details on exam logistics such as the passing marks, duration, and materials permitted for the computer-based test. 4) A recommendation to purchase textbooks and enroll in an online study course to effectively prepare for the various topics covered on the licensing exam.

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    This document provides a summary of the BC PPE exam, including: 1) An outline of the exam syllabus and scope, broken into 7 sections covering topics like professionalism, ethics, law, and regulation. 2) Strategies for the multiple choice and essay portions of the exam, emphasizing practicing sample questions, managing time, and following an outline format. 3) Details on exam logistics such as the passing marks, duration, and materials permitted for the computer-based test. 4) A recommendation to purchase textbooks and enroll in an online study course to effectively prepare for the various topics covered on the licensing exam.

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    BC PPE Cheat Sheet

    study what matters

    Exam - Syllabus & Scope


    A. Professionalism (10%) B. Ethics (20%)

    - E (chapter 1 + pg. 38-40) + L (pg.16-19) + CoE. - E (chapter 9-10 + pg. 52-53, 219-229) + CoE.

    - engineering/geoscience, professional status, - ethics, duty to profession, plagiarism, negligence,


    regulations, bylaws, code of ethics. conflict of interest.

    - Quebec bridge disaster, Practice of - CoE (Rules of Conduct), Ethical problems (examples
    Engineering/Geoscience, Employer’s interest, & strategy), 4 Key Ethical Theories, Principles of Justice,
    Duty to Public common ethical issues, 4 unethical industries

    C. Professional Practice (27%) E. Law for Professional Practice (23%)

    - E (chapters 5, 7, 8, 13-15, + pg. 90, 93, 97-104, - E (chapter 7 + pg. 69-70) + L (chapters 1, 6-13, 18, 20-23,
    142, 220, 315-318, 238) + L (chapter 16) + Act, 26-27 + pg​. 4-6, 161, 165-168, 174-175, 255, 268-274, 281-282) ​ + IP
    Regulations, and Bylaws. Guides.

    - discrimination, sexual harassment, dummy - alternate dispute resolution, constitution, common vs. civil law,
    runs, per diem, liability insurance, commercial general torts, contracts, consideration, mistake, duress, misrepresentation,
    liability, limitation period, subrogation, risk frustration, estoppel, design-build, limitation period, vicarious liability,
    management, due, diligence, ISO 9000, ISO 14001, holdback, environmental audit, nuisance, PIPEDA & PIPA.
    whistle blowing, peak oil, climate change.
    - 6 types of intellectual property, statute law, international law,
    - charter of rights & freedoms, liability for elements of an enforceable contract, amendment of contracts, breach
    of contract, damages, breaches, bidding & tendering process, project
    software issues, software testing, consulting activities
    delivery methods, duty of care, requirements for tort, construction
    and insurance requirements, business structures,
    liens, union relationships, occupational health & safety, environmental
    Canadian Environmental Law, duty to report, climate
    assessment process.
    change implications.

    F. Professional Law (8%) G. Regulation & Discipline Processes (11%)

    - E (chapter 18 + pg. 31-34, 52, 63-68, 86-88, - E (chapter 2 + pg. 41, 50-52, 63-69, 98-99, 102-4, 419-421,
    262, 307-10, 427-8) + L (pg​. 14, 16, 18, 19-20, 40) + 426, 66-69, 50-1, ) + L (pg​. 11)
    Act, Regulations, and Bylaws + CoE
    - discipline vs. enforcement, discipline committee,
    - fiduciary duty, joint firm, licensee, member of professional misconduct, negligence, practice review,
    the public, incompetence, board of examiners, conflicts Permit to Practice (or Certification of Authorization), professional seal.
    of interest
    - disciplinary process, 6 causes for disciplinary action,
    - Association (council, powers, appeal board), disciplinary penalties, Code of Ethics breach, mobility agreements (in
    Regulations & Bylaws (creating, modifying, approving), Canada & international), Continuing professional development
    Applying for a Licence, 5 experience criteria, requirements, use of seal.
    professional titles, technical societies.
    BC PPE Cheat Sheet - pg. 2
    Exam - Specifics

    Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Strategy Exam Writing & Passing


    ● Mark questions that you’re not sure about and ● 47 topics on 8 categories that cover Law, Ethics
    come back later and Professional Practice.
    ● Practice pacing yourself with sample exams ● Passing Mark:
    ● Think of the answer before you look at the 4 ○ Part A: (MCQs) 65/100
    options ○ Part B: (Essay) 6/10
    ● Can’t decide between two options? Try vividly ● 110 MCQs (10 random questions are not counted)
    imagining both and select the one that feels most ● 2.5 hour exam part A = 1.4 minutes per MCQ
    correct/appropriate. ● computer based exam

    Essay Strategy
    ● You pick between 2-3 questions. Select the one What to Bring
    that is easiest for you to write ● 1 piece of photo ID
    about. ● Member # or admission ticket
    ● Follow the double pyramid format:
    ○ Introduction (explain your Preparation
    main points, usually 3 of 1. Purchase current ​law​ & ​ethics​ textbooks and print
    them) off all other syllabus materials.
    ○ Body (1 paragraph for 2. Start my ​BC PPE Total Prep online course​ to:
    each point) a. Download study checklist & syllabus
    ○ Conclusion (1 paragraph; reading sections
    no new concepts; highlight main points) b. Build your knowledge with flashcards
    ● Before you start writing, make bullet notes for each c. Get educated - watch 7 presentations on all
    argument and supporting fact/detail. 47 syllabus topics
    ● The computer based exam doesn’t have a d. Exam Simulation - Practice hundreds of
    spell/grammar check so practice with sample sample questions and several essay
    essay questions beforehand. questions too
    ● Acknowledge both sides of the argument even if e. Repeat b-d until your exam.
    you don’t agree with them. f. Write your exam.
    g. Wait 3-4 weeks for your results.

    Note 1: Section D. Communication is worth only 1% so it has been omitted to save space.
    ​ Note 2: L = 3rd Edition Law text; E = 5th edition Ethics text; CoE = code of ethics.
    Note 3: by using the Index in both textbooks you should find most definitions/concepts for
    further reading
    Legend

    = most important reads; = most important definitions; ​= concepts to understand (also read cases)

    Print this out & hang it on your wall​ ​(but don’t take it with you to the exam )

    For the ​most comprehensive BC PPE study course​ that


    gives you: sample exams (with full solutions); video lessons,
    flashcard access and lots of essay practice, visit
    www.practiceppeexams.ca/bc-ppe-course

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