CGA Legal & Ethical Standards

Question 1

A CGA professional discovers a conflict of interest in a current assignment. What is the MOST ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict immediately and recuse if necessary

Answer

Ethical standards require immediate disclosure of conflicts of interest to protect integrity.

Question 2

What is the PRIMARY ethical obligation of a certified Certified Gemologist Appraiser professional regarding confidential information?

Accepted Answer

Protect it from unauthorized disclosure at all times

Answer

Confidentiality is a fundamental ethical obligation for certified professionals.

Question 3

When a CGA professional faces pressure to compromise professional standards, the BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the pressure and uphold professional standards

Answer

Professionals should document any pressure to compromise standards and continue upholding their obligations.

Question 4

Which scenario represents a violation of the Certified Gemologist Appraiser code of professional conduct?

Accepted Answer

Misrepresenting qualifications or certification status

Answer

Misrepresenting qualifications is a serious violation that undermines public trust.

Question 5

A CGA certified professional is asked to provide services outside their scope of competence. The CORRECT ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer to a qualified professional

Answer

Ethical practice requires professionals to work within their scope of competence.

(CGA) Certified Gemologist Appraiser Practice Test