Civil Service FAQ Employee Conduct and Ethics Questions and Answers

Question 1

A public officer is offered a modest gift by a supplier during the Christmas season as a token of appreciation.
According to R.A. 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, what is the most appropriate action for the officer to take?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline the gift, explaining that government policy prohibits the acceptance of gifts from individuals they serve or regulate.

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Accept the gift, as it is a traditional gesture of goodwill during the holidays.

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Accept the gift but declare it in their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).

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Accept the gift and share it with colleagues in the office to promote camaraderie.

Question 2

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a public employee's responsibility with government property?

Accepted Answer

An employee is liable for the loss or damage of government property in their custody if it is due to their negligence.

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Using office supplies for a child's school project is permissible if the cost is minimal.

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Government vehicles can be used for personal errands after office hours as long as the employee shoulders the fuel cost.

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It is acceptable to install personal software on an office computer if it helps improve personal productivity.

Question 3

An engineer working in a municipal planning office has a spouse who owns a significant share in a construction company that frequently bids for local government projects. According to R.A. 6713, what does this situation represent?

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest.

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A case of nepotism.

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A standard business practice.

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An act of disloyalty to the Republic.

Question 4

Which of the following acts is NOT considered one of the eight (8) norms of conduct for public officials and employees under Republic Act No. 6713?

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Financial Prudence

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Political Neutrality

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Commitment to Public Interest

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Professionalism

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of requiring public officials and employees to file a Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN)?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that government employees are living within their means and to detect unexplained wealth.

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To provide a basis for computing the employee's annual performance bonus.

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To create a public directory of all government workers and their financial statuses.

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To assess the employee's eligibility for government loans and financial assistance.

Question 6

A civil servant discovers that their immediate supervisor is using confidential information from their office to give a relative an unfair advantage in a private business transaction. Under R.A. 6713, which prohibited act is the supervisor committing?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential information

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Solicitation of gifts

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Outside employment

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Having a financial or material interest in an official transaction