SPC Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

A corporate client asks a speed reading instructor for individual employee performance scores. The instructor should:

Accepted Answer

Clarify data-sharing terms agreed to in advance and obtain participant consent before disclosing

Answer

Individual performance data should only be shared according to pre-agreed terms with participant consent.

Question 2

What is the primary ethical problem with a speed reading instructor claiming their course replaces the need for careful study reading?

Accepted Answer

It misrepresents the appropriate scope and limits of speed reading techniques

Answer

Ethical instructors acknowledge speed reading suits some materials but not deep analytical study.

Question 3

An instructor uses copyrighted book excerpts as practice texts in paid course materials without permission. This violates:

Accepted Answer

Intellectual property rights and professional integrity standards

Answer

Using copyrighted material in commercial course content without permission breaches intellectual property law and professional ethics.

Question 4

A student demands a refund, claiming the course did not work despite skipping most practice sessions. The most professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply the stated refund policy consistently while reviewing the student's participation record fairly

Answer

Professionalism requires applying published policies consistently and reviewing the facts fairly.

Question 5

Which situation represents a conflict of interest for a speed reading instructor?

Accepted Answer

Receiving undisclosed commissions for referring students to a specific eye clinic

Answer

Undisclosed financial incentives behind recommendations create a conflict between the instructor's interest and the student's.

(SPC) Speed Reading Course Practice Test