CCA CCA Ethical Standards & Professional Conduct 2

Question 1

Which behavior would constitute an ethical violation for a chaplain assistant?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a significant personal gift from a Soldier as payment for pastoral support

Answer

Accepting personal gifts for ministry support creates an improper relationship and violates standards of professional conduct and government ethics regulations.

Question 2

When a chaplain assistant disagrees with an order from their chain of command (non-chaplain), they should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Consult the chaplain to determine if the order conflicts with ministry duties

Answer

The CCA should consult the chaplain before refusing or complying with orders that may conflict with ministry operations or ethical obligations.

Question 3

The Army's Equal Opportunity (EO) policy as it applies to chaplaincy work requires the CCA to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure all Soldiers receive equal access to chaplaincy services regardless of religion, race, or gender

Answer

EO policy mandates that chaplaincy services be available to all Soldiers without discrimination, reflecting the free exercise of religion for all service members.

Question 4

A Soldier discloses to the chaplain assistant that they have been the victim of sexual assault. The CCA's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Gently inform the Soldier of their reporting options and connect them with the chaplain

Answer

The CCA should inform the Soldier of their reporting options (restricted vs. unrestricted) and immediately connect them with the chaplain to ensure proper pastoral and procedural support.

Question 5

Which of the following describes a 'restricted report' under the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program?

Accepted Answer

A confidential report that allows the victim to access services without triggering an official investigation

Answer

A restricted report allows a sexual assault victim to access medical care and advocacy services while maintaining confidentiality and without triggering a formal military justice investigation.

(CCA) Certified Chaplain Assistant Practice Test

(CCA) Certified Chaplain Assistant Practice Test

CCA CCA Ethical Standards & Professional Conduct 2