CIG Ethics & Professionalism 4

Question 1

An IG discovers that a program is legal but highly inefficient and wasteful. The IG has professional authority to:

Accepted Answer

Report the inefficiency and make recommendations for improvement

Answer

IGs have authority to evaluate economy and efficiency and make recommendations, but they cannot unilaterally shut down programs or redirect funds.

Question 2

Which action by an IG would most undermine the office's credibility and independence?

Accepted Answer

Accepting gifts from a contractor under audit

Answer

Accepting gifts from parties under review creates a direct conflict of interest and violates federal ethics rules, severely compromising the IG's independence.

Question 3

A Certified Inspector General (CIG) must maintain continuing professional education primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Satisfy certification renewal requirements and maintain competency

Answer

CPE requirements ensure that CIGs maintain current knowledge and competencies as laws, regulations, and best practices evolve.

Question 4

When conducting an investigation, an IG investigator interviews a subject without informing them of their rights under applicable law. This failure most likely violates:

Accepted Answer

Due process rights and investigative procedural requirements

Answer

Subjects of investigations have due process rights including appropriate notification of the nature of the inquiry, and failure to inform can jeopardize investigations and result in legal liability.

Question 5

The Association of Inspectors General (AIG) Code of Ethics requires members to avoid actions that create even the appearance of impropriety because:

Accepted Answer

Public trust depends on both actual and perceived integrity

Answer

The appearance of impropriety can erode public confidence in the IG function just as effectively as actual misconduct, making appearance standards essential to credibility.

(CIG) Certified Inspector General Practice Test

(CIG) Certified Inspector General Practice Test

CIG Ethics & Professionalism 4