General Professional Ethics and Conduct 3

Question 1

A manager asks an employee to falsify a report to meet a deadline. The employee should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and document the request

Answer

Falsifying records is unethical and often illegal; the request itself should be documented.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a professional code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

To set standards of conduct that guide professional behavior and protect the public

Answer

Codes of ethics define expected behavior and protect clients, the public, and the profession's integrity.

Question 3

A professional realizes mid-project that the task exceeds their expertise. The ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose limitations and seek qualified assistance or refer the client

Answer

Recognizing and disclosing competence limits protects clients and maintains professional integrity.

Question 4

Which action best demonstrates accountability in a professional setting?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging your own mistakes and taking steps to correct them

Answer

Accountability means owning your actions and working to fix errors rather than deflecting blame.

Question 5

A professional is asked to provide a reference for a former colleague they know performed poorly. They should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to give a reference or provide an honest, factual assessment

Answer

Providing a misleading reference harms future employers and violates the duty of honesty.

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