Which of the following statements is textually common to both NSPE Code of Ethics and IEEE Code of Ethics about what an engineer is expected to do? a. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public b. Improve the understanding by individuals and society C. Not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration d. Not promote their own interest at the expense of the dignity and integrity of the profession

The correct answer is a. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.<br /><br />Both the NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) Code of Ethics and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of holding the safety, health, and welfare of the public as the paramount concern in engineering practice. This principle is fundamental to both codes of ethics and reflects the engineers' responsibility to prioritize the well-being of the public in their professional duties.