SAMS Ethics and Professional Conduct 3

Question 1

SAMS members are prohibited from advertising their services using which of the following approaches?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteeing specific survey outcomes or appraisal values in advance

Answer

Guaranteeing outcomes before a survey is performed misrepresents professional capabilities and violates SAMS advertising ethics.

Question 2

When a SAMS member disagrees with a finding made by a co-surveyor on a joint survey, the appropriate course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the disagreement and ensure it is reflected in the final report

Answer

Professional disagreements must be documented transparently so the report accurately reflects all professional opinions and findings.

Question 3

A SAMS member receives a survey request from an insurance company that is also the surveyor's primary source of referrals. The surveyor should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the referral relationship to the vessel owner and the insurer, then proceed if independent judgment can be maintained

Answer

SAMS ethics require disclosure of any relationship that could be perceived as influencing objectivity, with independent judgment as the overriding standard.

Question 4

Under SAMS standards, client confidentiality requires that survey findings be kept confidential from all third parties EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Parties with a legitimate legal or safety interest, or when required by law

Answer

SAMS confidentiality rules allow disclosure to parties with a legitimate legal interest or when mandated by applicable law or safety obligations.

Question 5

A prospective client asks a SAMS member to provide a verbal 'pre-inspection opinion' on a vessel's value without conducting a formal survey. The member should:

Accepted Answer

Decline unless a formal survey is conducted and a written report issued

Answer

SAMS standards require that value opinions be based on thorough inspection and documented in a formal report to ensure accuracy and professional accountability.

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

SAMS Ethics and Professional Conduct 3