CAB Professional Ethics & Standards 3

Question 1

Which scenario represents a conflict of interest for a CAB examiner?

Accepted Answer

Scoring a candidate who is the examiner's business partner

Answer

Scoring a business partner creates a conflict of interest that undermines the objectivity of the certification process.

Question 2

When pricing artisan goods, which approach aligns with ethical business standards?

Accepted Answer

Transparent pricing that reflects true ingredient and labor costs

Answer

Ethical pricing is transparent and reflects the real costs of producing high-quality artisan goods.

Question 3

A bakery receives a shipment of flour with visible signs of pest contamination. The ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Reject the shipment and notify the supplier immediately

Answer

Contaminated ingredients must be rejected to uphold food safety and professional ethical standards.

Question 4

In artisan baking, 'craft transparency' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Honestly communicating methods, ingredients, and processes to customers

Answer

Craft transparency means being honest with customers about how products are made and what goes into them.

Question 5

A baker is tempted to copy the branding and logo of a well-known artisan bakery. This would violate:

Accepted Answer

Trademark and intellectual property laws

Answer

Copying another business's branding violates trademark law and constitutes unfair and unethical competition.

(CAB) Certified Artisan Baker Practice Test