1) The document introduces a new Online Ethics Assessment module for the Quantity Surveying profession in Malaysia. 2) The assessment consists of 50 multiple choice questions across 5 chapters covering the QS Act and Rules. Candidates must pass each chapter with 80% to proceed. 3) Sample questions are provided ranging from easy to difficult. Easy questions have direct true/false answers while difficult questions involve evaluating multiple choice scenarios based on ethical standards.

1. PENGENALAN MODUL BAHARU SISTEM REQSYS
ONLINE ETHICS ASSESSMENT
Sr WAN AINON ZURAIHA KHALID, CQS, FRISM
Ahli JK Kecil Penyelaras Pelaksanaan Online Ethics Assessment

2. ONLINE ETHICS ASSESSMENT
• ethical consideration
• introduction
• area of questions
• reading materials
• breakdown of 50 questions
• sample of questions
• q & a

3. Ethics are system of
moral principals that
govern behaviors and
decision making in
various situations

4. Adhere to ethical standards to build trust and
credibility with colleagues, customers and
clients
Ethical behaviour help to prevent legal issues
and ensure positive work environment

5. Ethical consideration 1/2
• Honesty – being truthful and transparent in all interactions
• Confidentiality – protecting the privacy of clients or customers and
keeping confidential information private
• Fairness – treating all individuals equally, without discrimination
• Integrity – acting in a manner consistent with one’s values and
principles
• Responsibility – being accountable for one’s actions and decisions

6. Ethical consideration 2/2
• Respect – treating others with respect and dignity
• Professionalism – maintaining a high standard of conduct and
behavior in one’s profession
• Objectivity – making decision based on facts, rather than personal
biases or interests
• Social responsibility – considering the impact of one’s actions on
society and the environment
• Compliance – following all relevant laws and regulations

7. introduction
• ONLINE ETHICS ASSESSMENT (OEA)
- Mandatory pass assessment for Provisional QS commencing the APC
scheme
- First assessment in 2023 by candidates who commenced APC
registration from 1 Jan 2023
- Candidates will be assessed on their understanding towards QS Act
1967 (amendments 2015) and QS Rules (amendments 2016)
- Only in ENGLISH and only ONLINE

8. introduction
• ONLINE ETHICS ASSESSMENT (OEA)
- Candidates can begin the assessment upon obtaining the approval of
APC registration
- OEA is split to 5 chapters, must pass each chapters before allowed to
proceed the next chapter
- Candidates must pass all chapters of the assessments before called
for interview

9. introduction
• ONLINE ETHICS ASSESSMENT (OEA)
- Passing mark is 80% of each chapter
- No limitation on the number of attempts to pass and no time limit
However,
- Candidates are given 2 trials for each assessment. If unsuccessful,
the candidates are allowed to retake after 14 days from the second
assessment attempt

10. introduction
• ONLINE ETHICS ASSESSMENT (OEA)
BQSM is not prescribing to any programme of prior study by way of
preparation for the assessment, but reference is guided by the Act and
Rules
Note : Advisable to use PC for better viewing experience

11. reading materials
QS Act 1967 (Amendments 2015) QS Rules (Amendments 2016)

12. areas of
questions
CHAPTER 1
QS Act Part I (Section 1 -2) &
Part II (Section 3 – 4A)
CHAPTER 2
QS Act Part III (Section 5 – 14B)
CHAPTER 3
QS Act Part IV (Section 15 – 18)
CHAPTER 4
QS Act Part V (Section 19 – 30)
CHAPTER 5
Rules – Code of Professional Conduct

13. * breakdown of 50 questions *
Low Medium High TOTAL
1 2 2 2 6
2 5 5 5 15
3 2 2 2 6
4 4 3 3 10
5 5 4 4 13

14. sample question – low/easy
CHAPTER 2 : Akta Part III
The day to day affair of a body corporate of a Consulting Quantity
Surveying Practice must be at least a PQS
True
False

15. sample question – low/easy
CHAPTER 2 : Akta Part III
The day to day affair of a body corporate of a Consulting Quantity
Surveying Practice must be at least a PQS
False
Reference : Section 7A(3)(c)(iv)(A)

16. sample question – moderate/medium multiple choice
CHAPTER 1 : Akta Part I & II
Under which Minister or organisation does the Board of QS Malaysia is
answerable or responsible to
A. Director General, Public Works Department, Malaysia
B. Minister of Housing and Local Authority, Malaysia
C. Minister of Works, Malaysia
D. Minister of Finance, Malaysia

17. sample question – moderate/medium
CHAPTER 1 : Akta Part I & II
Under which Minister or organisation does the Board of QS Malaysia is
answerable or responsible to
C Minister of Works Malaysia
Reference :

18. sample question – tough/high combination of multiple choice
Chapter 5 : Rules – Codes of Professional Conduct
A CQS of a CQSP must construe and administer fairness for which he
was appointed or employed to. Which of the following scenario is NOT
acting in fairness
i include the materials off-site in the interim valuation as claimed by
the contractor
ii expedite finalising the final account upon the project’s completion
iii evaluate all relevant items in recommending extension of time even
if not submitted by the contractor
iv disallow submission of monthly claim from contractor as there is no
budget allocated for that month

19. sample question – tough/high combination of multiple choice
A CQS of a CQSP must construe and administer fairness for which he
was appointed or employed to. Which of the following scenario is NOT
acting in fairness
A ii & iii
B ii & iv
C i & iii
D i & iv

20. sample question – tough/high combination of multiple choice
A CQS of a CQSP must construe and administer fairness for which he
was appointed or employed to. Which of the following scenario is NOT
acting in fairness
D i & iv
i include the materials off-site in the interim valuation as claimed by
the contractor
iv disallow submission of monthly claim from contractor as there is no
budget allocated for that month
Ref : Section 32 – Fairness in construing and administering contracts

21. THANK YOU
Sr Wan Ainon Zuraiha Khalid CQS FRISM
BQSM Online Ethics Sub-Committee