CF Professional Standards & Ethics

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in CF practice?

Accepted Answer

To establish professional standards of conduct and guide decision-making in ethical dilemmas

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To set pricing for services

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To define office hours

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To determine salary structures

Question 2

In CF practice, what is a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

A situation where personal interests could compromise professional judgment or objectivity

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A disagreement between colleagues about procedures

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A scheduling conflict between meetings

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A difference of opinion about project priorities

Question 3

What should a CF professional do when they discover an ethical violation by a colleague?

Accepted Answer

Report through appropriate organizational channels while documenting the observed behavior

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Ignore it to maintain workplace harmony

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Confront the colleague publicly

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Post about it on social media

Question 4

What does professional competency require of a CF practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining current knowledge through continuing education and practicing only within areas of qualification

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Accepting all work regardless of qualifications

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Learning only during formal schooling

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Relying solely on initial certification training

Question 5

In CF practice, what is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Providing complete information about services, risks, and alternatives so clients can make voluntary decisions

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Having clients sign paperwork without explanation

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Verbal agreement without documentation

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Consent given by a third party

Question 6

What is the CF professional's obligation regarding confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Protecting client information and disclosing only with authorization or when legally required

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Sharing information freely with other professionals

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Posting client achievements publicly as marketing

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Discussing cases with family members