CAPM Ethics & Professional Conduct Flashcards
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Which PMI document outlines the ethical standards that all PMI credential holders must follow?
Answer: PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct defines the ethical obligations of all PMI credential holders, including CAPM candidates.
A CAPM candidate discovers a conflict of interest on their project. What is the most ethical first step?
Answer: Disclose the conflict to the appropriate stakeholders
PMI's Code of Ethics requires practitioners to proactively disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest to relevant stakeholders.
Which of the four values forms the foundation of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?
Answer: Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Honesty
The PMI Code of Ethics is built on four core values: Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, and Honesty.
A project manager asks you to falsify status report data to make the project look on track. What should you do?
Answer: Report accurate data and escalate the request appropriately
Falsifying project data violates PMI's Honesty value; you must report accurate information and escalate unethical directives.
Under PMI's Code of Ethics, 'mandatory' standards are best described as:
Answer: Requirements that all PMI members must meet without exception
Mandatory standards in the PMI Code of Ethics represent non-negotiable requirements that all PMI practitioners must follow.
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?
Answer: Respect cultural differences while ensuring no PMI ethical standards are violated
PMI's Respect value calls for acknowledging cultural differences while still upholding universal ethical obligations.