General Professional Ethics and Conduct 2

Question 1

A colleague asks you to sign off on work you did not review. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain you cannot certify work you haven't reviewed

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Sign it to avoid conflict

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Sign it but add a disclaimer

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Ask a third party to sign instead

Question 2

Which principle requires professionals to place clients' interests above their own personal gain?

Accepted Answer

Fiduciary duty

Answer

Autonomy

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Confidentiality

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Non-maleficence

Question 3

An employee discovers their employer is violating environmental regulations. The most ethical first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the violation internally through proper channels

Answer

Immediately go to the media

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Ignore it to protect their job

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Quit without saying anything

Question 4

What does 'due diligence' mean in a professional ethics context?

Accepted Answer

Taking reasonable care to investigate and verify information before acting

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Completing tasks as quickly as possible

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Following orders from a supervisor without question

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Delegating tasks to qualified subordinates

Question 5

A professional receives a gift from a vendor whose contract they manage. This situation most likely creates a:

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest

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Professional development opportunity

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Fiduciary relationship

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Breach of confidentiality

Question 6

Which of the following best defines 'professional competence'?

Accepted Answer

Possessing and maintaining the skills and knowledge needed to perform your duties adequately

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Having the highest academic credentials in your field

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Being able to work faster than your peers

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Holding an active license in your profession

Question 7

When is it appropriate for a professional to break client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

When the client's information could prevent serious harm to others

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When a colleague asks out of curiosity

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When the information would benefit the professional's career

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When a client owes the professional money