CPI Professionalism, Ethics & Continuing Education 3

Question 1

Under FERPA, which of the following individuals may access a student's education records without the student's consent?

Accepted Answer

A school official with a legitimate educational interest

Answer

FERPA permits access to education records without student consent for school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the information.

Question 2

Which scenario best illustrates an instructor maintaining appropriate professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining consistent office hour policies and communicating through institutional email

Answer

Using institutional communication channels and consistent policies maintains professional boundaries that protect both students and instructors.

Question 3

An instructor notices signs that a student may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the student to campus counseling or support services

Answer

Instructors are not mental health professionals and should refer students to qualified campus support services rather than attempting to provide clinical assistance.

Question 4

Continuing education requirements for CPI certification are designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure instructors remain current with evolving pedagogy, technology, and field knowledge

Answer

Continuing education requirements ensure that certified instructors continuously update their pedagogical skills and content knowledge as both evolve.

Question 5

Which action demonstrates an instructor's commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Designing assessments that provide multiple means of demonstrating mastery

Answer

Offering multiple means of demonstrating mastery aligns with Universal Design for Learning principles and supports equitable access for all learners.

(CPI) Certified Postsecondary Instructor Practice Test

(CPI) Certified Postsecondary Instructor Practice Test

CPI Professionalism, Ethics & Continuing Education 3