The Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer for the same employer without the prior knowledge and consent of such Chemical Engineer who is not employed anymore by such employer.

• A. True
• B. Not sure
• C. False
• D. Both

Answer: (C)

In professional ethics, who can authorize a review of work is determined by the current employer and its policies, along with confidentiality and accuracy requirements. The idea that you must obtain the prior knowledge and consent of a former engineer to review their work isn’t a standard or practical rule. Once someone has left an employer, they no longer control access to their past work, and the employer typically owns that work and sets who may review it. A review is normally guided by the employer’s authorization, used to ensure quality, safety, and compliance, while respecting any confidentiality or IP agreements. If needed, factual clarifications can be sought from the former engineer, but their consent to the review itself isn’t a prerequisite.