KSA Professional Standards & Ethics 4

Question 1

Which of these is a restriction on former senior employees under 18 U.S.C. 207?

Accepted Answer

They face a one-year cooling-off period on certain lobbying contacts with their former agency

Answer

Post-employment rules impose lobbying restrictions, including a one-year cooling-off period for senior officials.

Question 2

A vendor offers you a free conference trip while your office is evaluating their bid. Which principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Decline because it creates the appearance of a conflict affecting an official decision

Answer

Employees must avoid actions that create the appearance of using public office for private gain or compromising impartiality.

Question 3

What does the principle of impartiality require of a federal employee?

Accepted Answer

Giving preferential treatment to no private organization or individual

Answer

Employees must act impartially and not give preferential treatment to any private party.

Question 4

Which is the best example of 'Skills' in a KSA about professional communication?

Accepted Answer

Drafting a clear briefing memo that leadership used to make a decision

Answer

Skills are demonstrated, practiced proficiencies, shown best with a concrete work product and result.

Question 5

An employee is asked to sign a document attesting to work they did not review. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to certify until they have reviewed it and verified accuracy

Answer

Professional integrity requires certifying only what you have personally verified.

KSA - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Practice Test