CCS CCS Ethical & Legal Standards in Career Counseling 2

Question 1

According to NCDA ethics, a career counselor must maintain competence by:

Accepted Answer

Engaging in continuous professional development and staying current with career trends

Answer

Competence is maintained through ongoing professional development, supervision, and staying informed about emerging career trends and research.

Question 2

A CCS is asked by a former employer to disclose a past client's job search details. The correct ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that client confidentiality prohibits disclosure

Answer

Confidentiality survives the end of the counseling relationship; the counselor must decline to disclose client information without prior written consent.

Question 3

In the context of career counseling ethics, 'non-maleficence' means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that harm or exploit clients

Answer

Non-maleficence is the ethical principle of 'do no harm,' requiring counselors to avoid actions that could injure or exploit clients.

Question 4

A CCS who also sells resume writing software to clients must disclose this commercial interest because of the ethical principle of:

Accepted Answer

Transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest

Answer

Counselors must disclose any commercial interests or financial incentives that could create a conflict of interest and compromise objectivity.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'fidelity' as an ethical principle in career counseling?

Accepted Answer

Keeping promises and honoring commitments made to clients

Answer

Fidelity means being trustworthy and keeping commitments—such as honoring confidentiality pledges and following through on agreed-upon service terms.

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CCS CCS Ethical & Legal Standards in Career Counseling 2