Professional negligence occurs when an engineer:

A Makes a minor calculation error

B Fails to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably competent engineer would in similar circumstances

C Disagrees with a client

D Charges high fees

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Negligence: failure to meet the standard of care expected of a competent professional, resulting in harm or loss.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Professional negligence occurs when an engineer:" is Option B: Fails to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably competent engineer would in similar circumstances.

The other options — A) Makes a minor calculation error, C) Disagrees with a client, D) Charges high fees — are incorrect for this FE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Negligence: failure to meet the standard of care expected of a competent professional, resulting in harm or loss.

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Professional negligence occurs when an engineer:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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