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1 Ethical Foundations and Decision-Making Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Ethical Foundations and Decision-Making, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

A client asks a practitioner to promise that no information will ever be disclosed under any circumstances. Is it ethically appropriate for the practitioner to make that promise?

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

If workplace policy gives guidance on an ethical dilemma, a practitioner can treat it as a substitute for applicable professional standards and laws.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What term describes the values and standards that guide responsible conduct in a professional role?

Fill in the blank

1 point

The ethical principle of seeks to benefit others, while focuses on preventing or reducing foreseeable harm.

Written response

1 point

Which ethical principle calls for fair treatment, avoiding discrimination, and considering equitable access to services?

Choose one

1 point

A practitioner is explaining a service to a client who must choose whether to proceed. Which response best supports informed choice?

A
Ask the client to decide before discussing risks so the practitioner does not influence the choice.
B
Explain the service, relevant options, foreseeable risks, and the practitioner's role in understandable language, then invite questions.
C
Present only the option the practitioner prefers, since the practitioner is responsible for the outcome.
D
Avoid discussing the practitioner's role unless the client asks.

Choose one

1 point

You have credible evidence that a colleague's conduct may put a client at risk. What is the most appropriate response?

A
Raise the concern through a suitable channel, focusing on evidence and client or public welfare.
B
Publicly accuse the colleague before checking what happened.
C
Avoid reporting the concern because raising it could create tension.
D
Share the concern widely as a way to pressure the colleague.

Choose all

1 point

A supervisor is reviewing how to support a new supervisee. Select all responsibilities that fit the supervisor's role.

A
Set clear expectations for the supervisee.
B
Assign work without regard to the supervisee's preparation so they learn through pressure.
C
Provide suitable oversight and useful feedback.
D
Address concerns about competence or professional boundaries.

Fill in the blank

1 point

A professional code guides a practitioner's , but it cannot prescribe the right answer to every dilemma.

Choose one

1 point

A client sends a practitioner a social-media friend request. Which response best reflects careful boundary management?

A
Accept immediately because a social-media connection is always harmless.
B
Reject the request without considering the client's expectations or the professional context.
C
Consider possible effects on privacy and the working relationship, check applicable standards, and respond respectfully.
D
Ask the client to decide whether the connection counts as professional.

Choose all

1 point

When comparing possible responses to an ethical dilemma, select all questions that help assess the options responsibly.

A
Whether an option respects people's rights and autonomy.
B
Who may benefit or be harmed by each option.
C
Whether the option is the quickest way to avoid personal inconvenience, regardless of its effects.
D
Whether an option is fair, within competence, and consistent with relevant standards.

Written response

1 point

Which ethical principle calls for honesty, accuracy, transparency, and acknowledging mistakes?

Choose one

1 point

A practitioner is asked to use a method they have not been trained to use. What is the most ethically responsible next step?

A
Accept the assignment to demonstrate confidence, then seek help only if a serious problem occurs.
B
Recognize the limits of current competence and seek suitable training, consultation, supervision, or other support before proceeding.
C
Decline all future work with clients who have similar needs.
D
Proceed independently and avoid telling anyone that the method is unfamiliar.

Open ended

1 point

A supervisee realizes that they made a mistake in work affecting a client and is unsure what to do next. Explain what the supervisee should do and how the supervisor should respond, including how they should consider the client's welfare.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A professional code can guide ethical judgment, but it may not prescribe the right answer to every dilemma.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A practitioner is asked to use a method they have not been trained to use. Which response best reflects the responsibility to work within competence?

A
Accept the assignment and rely on general experience, even if the method is unfamiliar.
B
Seek training or consultation and consider additional support if the need remains beyond their ability.
C
Proceed without telling anyone, so the client does not lose confidence.
D
Refuse all future work with clients who have similar needs.

Choose one

1 point

A practitioner needs advice from a qualified supervisor about a client-related concern. How should the practitioner handle confidential information during the consultation?

A
Share the complete client file so the colleague has every possible detail.
B
Avoid consultation in all circumstances because confidentiality is absolute.
C
Share only the information needed for consultation and protect the client's confidentiality.
D
Discuss the case casually with several colleagues to get a range of opinions.

Written response

1 point

A practitioner corrects an inaccurate statement they previously made and clearly explains the mistake rather than concealing it. Which ethical principle is most directly demonstrated?

Choose one

1 point

A client asks a practitioner to become a friend on social media. Which response best reflects careful management of professional boundaries?

A
Accept immediately because a client's request removes the risk of a conflict.
B
Consider likely effects, the power difference, objectivity, and applicable standards before responding respectfully.
C
Reject the request on the grounds that every second role is unethical in every situation.
D
Ignore the request unless the client raises it again.

Choose one

1 point

A practitioner is helping a client choose among available services. Which approach best supports informed choice while meeting ethical responsibilities?

A
Explain the service, relevant options, foreseeable risks, and the practitioner's role in understandable language, then respect informed decisions within applicable requirements.
B
Present only the practitioner's preferred option so the client is not overwhelmed.
C
Avoid discussing foreseeable risks unless the client asks directly.
D
Make the decision for the client whenever the practitioner believes another option is better.