WordPress Professional Standards & Competencies 2

Question 1

A client asks you to install a nulled (pirated) premium plugin to save costs. What is the professional response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain the security and legal risks of nulled plugins

Answer

Nulled plugins often contain malware and violate GPL licensing; a professional must decline and educate the client on the risks.

Question 2

Which practice best demonstrates professional WordPress site documentation?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a README with hosting details, plugin list, and deployment steps

Answer

A comprehensive README covering hosting, plugins, and deployment ensures any future developer or client can maintain the site.

Question 3

A client's site is hacked after launch. You had recommended a security plugin they declined. What is the most professional course of action?

Accepted Answer

Help remediate the site and document the incident and prior recommendation in writing

Answer

A professional assists with remediation while maintaining records that they had advised against the configuration that led to the breach.

Question 4

What does 'scope creep' mean in a WordPress project context?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled expansion of project requirements beyond the original agreement

Answer

Scope creep occurs when clients add requirements beyond the original contract, which can impact timelines and budgets.

Question 5

When handing off a completed WordPress site to a client, which security step is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Removing your own admin account and transferring full ownership to the client

Answer

Removing developer access and transferring full ownership is essential to client security and professional responsibility.

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