CAPM CAPM Ethics & Professional Conduct

Question 1

Which PMI document outlines the ethical standards that all PMI credential holders must follow?

Accepted Answer

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Answer

The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct defines the ethical obligations of all PMI credential holders, including CAPM candidates.

Question 2

A CAPM candidate discovers a conflict of interest on their project. What is the most ethical first step?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the appropriate stakeholders

Answer

PMI's Code of Ethics requires practitioners to proactively disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest to relevant stakeholders.

Question 3

Which of the four values forms the foundation of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Honesty

Answer

The PMI Code of Ethics is built on four core values: Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, and Honesty.

Question 4

A project manager asks you to falsify status report data to make the project look on track. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report accurate data and escalate the request appropriately

Answer

Falsifying project data violates PMI's Honesty value; you must report accurate information and escalate unethical directives.

Question 5

Under PMI's Code of Ethics, 'mandatory' standards are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Requirements that all PMI members must meet without exception

Answer

Mandatory standards in the PMI Code of Ethics represent non-negotiable requirements that all PMI practitioners must follow.

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