Role & Professionalism Professional Ethics 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a professional code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

To provide guidelines for acceptable behavior within a profession

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To set salary standards for professionals

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To define educational requirements for job applicants

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To establish performance review criteria

Question 2

When is it appropriate to disclose confidential client information?

Accepted Answer

When legally required or to prevent serious harm

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When a coworker asks about it out of curiosity

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When the client is no longer using your services

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Whenever it benefits the company financially

Question 3

Which of the following demonstrates a lack of professional accountability?

Accepted Answer

Blaming coworkers when projects fail

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Acknowledging mistakes and working to correct them

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Documenting decisions and their rationale

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Requesting feedback on performance

Question 4

What does 'ethical relativism' suggest about professional standards?

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards may vary by culture or context and are not universal

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All professionals should follow the same global ethical standards

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Ethics are determined solely by legal requirements

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Professional ethics must be updated annually

Question 5

A professional receives a gift from a vendor seeking a contract. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Return the gift or disclose it per company policy

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Accept the gift as a courtesy

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Share the gift with the team

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Accept it but report the vendor to management

Question 6

Which concept describes the ethical obligation to 'do no harm' in professional practice?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Justice