CPP CPP Ethics, Compliance & Governance

Question 1

The NRPA Code of Ethics for park and recreation professionals primarily serves to:

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Provide a framework of professional standards and values to guide ethical decision-making

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Define salary scales for CPP professionals

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Replace organizational policies and procedures

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Establish legal liability limits for program professionals

Question 2

Confidentiality in program management requires a CPP professional to:

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Protect participant information and only disclose it with appropriate consent or legal requirement

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Share participant information freely within the organization

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Post participant data publicly to demonstrate program impact

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Use participant information for personal purposes if it benefits the program

Question 3

What is the primary role of a nonprofit board of directors in program governance?

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Providing strategic oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and organizational accountability

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Managing day-to-day program operations

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Delivering direct program services to participants

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Hiring and supervising all front-line program staff

Question 4

A conflict of interest in program governance occurs when:

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A personal interest of a decision-maker could improperly influence a decision affecting the organization

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Two stakeholders disagree on program priorities

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A program's goals conflict with community needs

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Staff members compete for the same promotion

Question 5

Inclusive programming practices in CPP ethics require a professional to:

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Ensure programs are accessible and welcoming to all individuals regardless of ability, background, or identity

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Limit program access to the most financially stable participants

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Design programs exclusively for the majority demographic

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Defer accessibility decisions to legal departments only

Question 6

When a CPP professional witnesses unethical behavior by a colleague, the appropriate first step is typically to:

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Address the concern through the organization's established reporting or ethics procedure

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Publicize the behavior on social media immediately

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Ignore the behavior to avoid workplace conflict

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Immediately terminate the colleague's employment