ACP Professional Ethics & Standards 4

Question 1

Which of the following represents a conflict of interest for an ACP-certified Atlassian Solutions Partner?

Accepted Answer

Receiving undisclosed commissions from a third-party plugin vendor while advising clients on tool selection

Answer

Undisclosed financial incentives from vendors create conflicts of interest that compromise the objectivity of professional advice.

Question 2

An ACP professional who loses their certification due to an ethics violation attempts to continue offering ACP-branded services. This violates:

Accepted Answer

The Atlassian Certification Agreement and misrepresents professional credentials

Answer

Claiming ACP credentials after certification is revoked violates the Atlassian Certification Agreement and constitutes credential fraud.

Question 3

When migrating a client from Jira Server to Jira Cloud, which ethical consideration is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Informing the client of data residency implications and obtaining consent for data transfer

Answer

Data residency and cross-border data transfer implications must be disclosed and consented to before cloud migrations.

Question 4

What does 'professional objectivity' require of an ACP consultant when evaluating whether Atlassian or a competitor's tool is a better fit for a client?

Accepted Answer

Recommending the tool that best meets the client's needs, regardless of personal financial benefit

Answer

Professional objectivity requires placing client needs above personal or commercial interests when making tool recommendations.

Question 5

A junior team member on an Atlassian project shares client credentials with you over an unencrypted messaging app. You should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately rotate the credentials, use a secure channel, and educate the team member on proper protocols

Answer

Exposed credentials must be rotated immediately and the incident used as a teaching moment to reinforce secure communication practices.

(ACP) Atlassian Certified Professional Practice Test

(ACP) Atlassian Certified Professional Practice Test

ACP Professional Ethics & Standards 4