Cognizant Professional Standards and Ethics 3

Question 1

A Cognizant project manager is pressured by a client to approve substandard work to meet a deadline. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to approve the work and clearly communicate quality standards to the client

Answer

Professionals must uphold quality standards even under pressure, communicating risks clearly to the client.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a whistleblower protection policy in an organization?

Accepted Answer

To encourage employees to report unethical behavior without fear of retaliation

Answer

Whistleblower policies protect employees who report wrongdoing, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Question 3

In the context of professional ethics, what does 'confidentiality' primarily require?

Accepted Answer

Protecting sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure

Answer

Confidentiality requires safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized parties while allowing appropriate disclosures.

Question 4

An employee realizes they lack the skills to complete an assigned task properly. What is the most professional response?

Accepted Answer

Inform the manager, request support or training, and clarify timelines accordingly

Answer

Proactively disclosing skill gaps allows management to allocate resources properly and maintain quality outcomes.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of intellectual property (IP) infringement in a professional context?

Accepted Answer

Copying a competitor's proprietary code and incorporating it into a client deliverable

Answer

Using another organization's proprietary code without authorization violates intellectual property laws and professional ethics.

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