KSA Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

Under the federal Standards of Ethical Conduct, what is the general limit on gifts from a single outside source to an employee on any one occasion?

Accepted Answer

$20 per occasion, $50 per year from one source

Answer

5 CFR 2635 allows unsolicited gifts of $20 or less per occasion, capped at $50 per calendar year from the same source.

Question 2

An applicant lists a certification they are still working toward as 'earned' in a KSA narrative. What is the most serious risk?

Accepted Answer

Falsification that can lead to disqualification or removal, even after hiring

Answer

Knowingly false statements on federal application materials can lead to rejection, termination, or prosecution.

Question 3

Which statute generally bars an employee from participating in a matter in which they have a financial interest?

Accepted Answer

18 U.S.C. 208

Answer

18 U.S.C. 208 is the criminal conflict-of-interest law covering personal and imputed financial interests.

Question 4

A coworker asks you to use your government computer to run their side business invoices during lunch. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Decline, because government equipment may be used only for authorized purposes

Answer

Employees must protect and conserve government property and use it only for authorized purposes.

Question 5

Which of these best demonstrates the 'Ability' element in a KSA, as opposed to 'Knowledge'?

Accepted Answer

Being able to apply ethics rules to resolve a real conflict situation

Answer

Abilities show the capacity to perform a task, while knowledge is understanding of a body of information.

KSA - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Practice Test