CLT Professional Ethics & Standards 3

Question 1

A CLT is offered a gift by a client after completing a high-profile case. Under professional ethics standards, the transcriptionist should:

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift or follow firm policy on permissible gifts to avoid the appearance of partiality

Answer

Accepting gifts can compromise perceived objectivity and may violate firm or professional association policies.

Question 2

When a transcript contains multiple inaudible sections, the CLT's ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Mark each inaudible segment clearly and deliver the transcript with an accuracy notation

Answer

Clearly marking inaudible passages maintains transparency and allows attorneys to seek clarification from the source.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a breach of professional competence standards for a CLT?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a highly technical patent-law transcription job without disclosing a lack of domain expertise

Answer

Accepting work beyond one's competence without disclosure exposes the client to inaccuracies and breaches professional duty.

Question 4

A CLT's professional association code of ethics requires 'continuous professional development.' This means the transcriptionist must:

Accepted Answer

Stay current with legal terminology, technology, and industry standards through ongoing education

Answer

Continuous development ensures CLTs maintain the accuracy and knowledge standards the legal profession requires.

Question 5

Under attorney-client privilege considerations, a CLT working as a third-party contractor should:

Accepted Answer

Treat all case-related information as privileged and not discuss it outside authorized channels

Answer

Third-party contractors who receive privileged information are bound by the same confidentiality expectations as firm employees.

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