PSEE Situational Judgment and Work Ethics 2

Question 1

Which of the following best demonstrates integrity in public service?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining consistent ethical conduct regardless of who is observing

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Accepting gifts from contractors when no one is watching

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Following rules only when supervisors are present

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Sharing government information with friends for personal advantage

Question 2

A coworker consistently takes long lunch breaks, causing you to cover their work. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Address the issue directly and professionally with your coworker first

Answer

Report them to HR immediately

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Start taking long breaks yourself

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Post about it on social media

Question 3

You receive an email with a link claiming to be from your agency's IT department asking you to verify your password. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Do not click the link; report it to your agency's IT security team as a potential phishing attempt

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Click the link and enter your credentials immediately

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Forward the email to all colleagues as a warning

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Reply to the email with your password

Question 4

Which statement best describes the concept of 'conflict of interest' in government service?

Accepted Answer

When a personal interest could improperly influence an official decision

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When two employees disagree about work methods

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When a supervisor and employee have different goals

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When an agency competes with another government body

Question 5

You finish your assigned tasks one hour before the end of your shift. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Inform your supervisor and ask if there are additional tasks that need attention

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Leave work early without telling anyone

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Use the time to browse personal websites

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Take a long break in the lounge

Question 6

A friend who is applying for a government job asks you to put in a good word with the hiring committee. You serve on that committee. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the relationship to the committee and recuse yourself from evaluating that application

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Advocate strongly for your friend since you know their capabilities

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Silently downgrade your friend's application to appear unbiased

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Accept or deny without disclosure since friendships are private