CPT Risk Assessment & Mitigation 4

Question 1

Which type of risk is MOST associated with tutoring a student who is also a close family friend?

Accepted Answer

Dual-relationship risk affecting objectivity and professional boundaries

Answer

Dual relationships can compromise a tutor's ability to provide objective feedback and maintain professional boundaries, threatening the quality of instruction.

Question 2

A tutor realizes mid-engagement that the student's goals have shifted significantly from what was originally agreed. The FIRST step is to:

Accepted Answer

Hold a goal-realignment meeting with the student and parent and amend the service agreement

Answer

A formal goal-realignment meeting with documented amendments ensures all parties share updated expectations and protects the tutor from future disputes.

Question 3

When conducting an initial risk assessment for a new student, which factor is LEAST relevant?

Accepted Answer

The color of the student's bedroom where sessions will be held

Answer

The aesthetic environment is not a professional risk factor; academic history, tutor qualifications, and learning differences are all directly relevant to effective and safe tutoring.

Question 4

A parent records tutoring sessions without the tutor's knowledge. In most U.S. states, this action:

Accepted Answer

May violate wiretapping or consent laws depending on state one-party vs. two-party consent rules

Answer

U.S. states vary between one-party and two-party consent requirements for recording, meaning secret recordings may be illegal without all parties' consent.

Question 5

A student shows signs of emotional distress unrelated to academics during every session. The appropriate risk-mitigation action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document observations and refer the student to a school counselor or mental health professional

Answer

Tutors should document concerns and refer students to qualified mental health professionals rather than attempting to provide therapeutic intervention.

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CPT Risk Assessment & Mitigation 4