Free PBC Professional Ethics & Legal Responsibilities Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which principle is most closely associated with maintaining student confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

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Transparency

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Integrity

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Accountability

Question 2

What should a teacher do if they suspect child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the appropriate authority

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Confront the child’s parent directly

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Ignore it unless certain

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Tell another student

Question 3

Which act protects students' rights to access and correct their education records?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

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Title IX

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IDEA

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Section 504

Question 4

Accepting gifts from students or parents may violate which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Impartiality

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Equity

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Commitment

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Diligence

Question 5

A teacher accused of misconduct has the right to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Due process

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Immediate termination

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Public reprimand without defense

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Loss of licensure without hearing

Question 6

Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs?

Accepted Answer

Title IX

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FERPA

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ADA

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IDEA

Question 7

Ethical teaching practices promote which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Fairness and integrity

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Favoritism

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Bias

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Negligence

Question 8

What is a teacher’s legal responsibility regarding copyrighted materials?

Accepted Answer

Follow fair use and copyright laws

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Ignore copyright for classroom use

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Always purchase materials personally

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Use materials freely with no restrictions

Question 9

What ethical obligation do educators have when witnessing academic dishonesty?

Accepted Answer

Report and address the issue

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Ignore it unless it affects grading

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Handle it privately with no documentation

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Leave it to the students to resolve