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An engineer's 'standard of care' in a negligence case is generally measured by:

1. The highest standard ever achieved
2. The client's personal expectations
3. What a reasonably competent engineer would have done under similar circumstances
4. The lowest-cost practice

Answer

C. What a reasonably competent engineer would have done under similar circumstances

Solution

Professionals are held to the skill and care ordinarily exercised by members of their profession.

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