CAPM CAPM Ethics & Professional Conduct

Question 1

Which PMI document outlines the ethical standards that all PMI credential holders must follow?

Accepted Answer

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

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Project Management Body of Knowledge

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PMI Talent Triangle

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PMI Lexicon of Project Management Terms

Question 2

A CAPM candidate discovers a conflict of interest on their project. What is the most ethical first step?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the appropriate stakeholders

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Ignore it if it does not affect project outcomes

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Resign from the project immediately

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Document it only in the lessons learned register

Question 3

Which of the four values forms the foundation of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Honesty

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Efficiency, Innovation, Accountability, Transparency

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Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity, Courage

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Professionalism, Diligence, Loyalty, Trust

Question 4

A project manager asks you to falsify status report data to make the project look on track. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report accurate data and escalate the request appropriately

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Comply to maintain team harmony

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Submit the falsified report and document your objection privately

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Delay submission until the project recovers

Question 5

Under PMI's Code of Ethics, 'mandatory' standards are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Requirements that all PMI members must meet without exception

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Best practices that practitioners should strive to achieve

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Guidelines suggested for senior project managers only

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Optional behaviors that demonstrate leadership maturity

Question 6

A team member from another culture engages in a business practice that seems unusual but is legal and accepted in their country. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Respect cultural differences while ensuring no PMI ethical standards are violated

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Prohibit the practice to maintain uniformity

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Report the behavior to senior management immediately

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Adopt the same practice to show solidarity