CCM Professional Practice and Ethics 2

Question 1

A CM discovers that a subcontractor has falsified daily reports to conceal a schedule delay. What is the CM's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the falsification to the owner and document the incident formally

Answer

The CM's fiduciary duty to the owner requires full transparency about falsified records affecting project status.

Question 2

Under the CMAA Code of Ethics, which behavior best demonstrates the duty of 'loyalty' to a client?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing all relevant project information, even when unfavorable to the CM's position

Answer

Loyalty requires full disclosure of all material information to the client regardless of how it reflects on the CM.

Question 3

A CM firm is asked to review the work of another CM firm on a disputed project. What ethical principle should guide this engagement?

Accepted Answer

Provide an objective, factual assessment based on professional standards

Answer

Professional objectivity requires honest, evidence-based assessment even when reviewing a peer's work.

Question 4

Which scenario most clearly violates the principle of 'conflict of interest' as defined by CMAA standards?

Accepted Answer

A CM accepts a consulting role with a supplier bidding on the project without disclosure

Answer

Accepting an undisclosed financial relationship with a project bidder is a direct conflict of interest.

Question 5

A CM is pressured by an owner to certify a payment application for work that has not been completed to the required standard. The CM should:

Accepted Answer

Certify a partial amount reflecting only completed, conforming work

Answer

The CM must certify only work that conforms to contract requirements, protecting the owner's financial interests objectively.

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