NPPE Exam Dumps : National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) Exam

Electronic evidence must be shown to be what it purports to be. In Canadian evidence law principles commonly referenced in NPPE materials, authentication of an electronic record generally involves demonstrating the reliability and integrity of the electronic records system used to create, transmit, receive, and store the record. This includes showing that the system was operating properly, that access controls and audit trails exist as appropriate, and that the record has not been altered. Option A captures this requirement: proving the integrity of the system that created and stored the document. Options B, C, and D do not establish authenticity. A signed letter explaining why evidence is presented (B) is not proof of authenticity; prior cases (C) do not prove the specific record is genuine; and “likelihood of success” (D) is irrelevant to admissibility. Therefore, A is correct.

In hiring, appropriate questions are those that are directly related to bona fide occupational requirements and job performance, while avoiding questions that intrude into protected personal grounds or could be discriminatory. For many field roles in mining, a valid driver’s licence is often a legitimate job requirement due to travel to remote sites, operation of vehicles, and safety/logistics needs. Therefore, asking whether the applicant has a valid driver’s licence (B) is appropriate. Asking when an applicant graduated high school (A) can indirectly reveal age and is generally unnecessary if the goal is to confirm education level—better asked as “Do you meet the required education/certification?” Asking about participation in public protests (C) can infringe on protected freedoms and is typically irrelevant to job competence. Asking whether the applicant initiated complaints against former employers (D) is also inappropriate and can be retaliatory or unrelated to job requirements, and may chill legitimate reporting. Thus, B is the appropriate question.

Canadian engineering/geoscience Codes of Ethics emphasize diligence, competence, integrity, and a paramount duty to the public interest (including safety, health, welfare, and environmental protection). Working with due diligence (A) is a standard professional obligation, as is identifying, managing, and communicating risks to protect the public (B). Many regulators’ ethical expectations also include environmental stewardship and responsible, sustainable development—often expressed as conserving resources, considering environmental impacts, and supporting responsible resource development (C). However, making “lowest cost outcomes” the highest priority (D) conflicts with core ethical principles. Cost efficiency is a legitimate project objective, but it must never override safety, quality, regulatory compliance, or professional judgment. NPPE materials consistently stress that professionals must not compromise public welfare or sound engineering/geoscience practice to meet cost, schedule, or client pressure. Accordingly, D is the statement that does not align with ethical duties.