SEI Ethical Standards and Practice 2

Question 1

When a practitioner discovers mid-assessment that a client has a prior relationship with the feedback recipient, the most ethically sound response is to:

Accepted Answer

Pause, disclose the conflict, and allow the client to decide whether to continue

Answer

Transparency about conflicts of interest is a core ethical obligation; the client must be informed and empowered to make an informed choice.

Question 2

The SEI ethical standard requiring 'do no harm' most directly applies when:

Accepted Answer

Delivering feedback that may surface painful self-awareness

Answer

Delivering emotionally sensitive feedback carries the greatest potential for harm and demands the practitioner's careful, supportive approach.

Question 3

A certified SEI practitioner is asked to compare two employees' SEI scores to justify a promotion decision. This use is problematic primarily because:

Accepted Answer

The SEI is not normed for competitive comparison between individuals

Answer

The SEI is designed for self-awareness and development, not normative ranking or high-stakes personnel selection.

Question 4

Which of the following best demonstrates the Six Seconds ethical principle of 'confidentiality' in organizational contexts?

Accepted Answer

Sharing aggregate team data with the HR department without individual identifiers

Answer

Aggregate data without individual identifiers protects confidentiality while still allowing organizational insights.

Question 5

In the SEI framework, 'informed consent' before assessment must include which element?

Accepted Answer

A clear explanation of how data will be stored, used, and shared

Answer

Informed consent requires transparency about data handling so participants can make a truly informed decision.

(SEI) Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment Practice Test

(SEI) Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment Practice Test

SEI Ethical Standards and Practice 2