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Question 1

A whistleblower provides information to an IG office and requests confidentiality. The IG should:

Accepted Answer

Protect the identity to the maximum extent permitted by law

Answer

Protecting whistleblower identities is a legal obligation and ethical imperative that encourages reporting and prevents retaliation.

Question 2

When an IG audit reveals findings that are embarrassing to the current administration, the IG should:

Accepted Answer

Report findings fully and objectively regardless of political consequences

Answer

Objectivity requires that IG findings be reported accurately and completely regardless of political sensitivity or potential embarrassment to officials.

Question 3

The concept of 'tone at the top' in IG organizations means that:

Accepted Answer

Leadership behavior sets the ethical culture for the entire office

Answer

Tone at the top refers to how leadership's own ethical behavior and stated values shape the overall organizational culture and employee conduct.

Question 4

An IG staff member uses government databases to research a personal legal matter. This conduct most directly violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Public trust and proper use of government resources

Answer

Using government resources, including information systems, for personal benefit violates the public trust and is prohibited by federal ethics regulations.

Question 5

Which standard requires that IG audit evidence be sufficient, appropriate, and relevant to support audit conclusions?

Accepted Answer

Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

Answer

GAGAS (Yellow Book) sets standards for evidence that must be sufficient, appropriate, and relevant to support findings and recommendations.

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