| 1. | Answer B is the best response. You have a responsibility to refrain from accepting inappropriate payments, gifts, or other forms of compensation for personal gain according to the PMI PMP Code of Professional Conduct. You might have additional responsibilities in accordance with your company's policies and procedures. Answer A is not correct because accepting the gift would be a violation of the PMI PMP Code of Professional Conduct. Answer C is not correct because the vendor might be lead to believe the gift was accepted and the appearance of impropriety might still exist. Although Answer D might seem acceptable, it is not the best response of the choices given. |
| 2. | Answer C is the best response. You have a responsibility to cooperate with PMI concerning ethics violations and the collection of related information. You have a further responsibility to support and disseminate the PMI PMP Code of Professional Conduct. You must provide accurate, truthful representations concerning qualifications, experience, and performance of services. Answers A, B, and D conflict with these responsibilities. |
| 3. | Answer C is the best response. You have a responsibility to maintain and respect the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained in the course of professional activities. This responsibility makes answers A and B incorrect. You have a responsibility to recognize and respect intellectual property developed and owned by others, which makes answer D an incorrect choice. |
| 4. | Answer D is the best response. You have a responsibility to refrain from accepting inappropriate forms of compensation for personal gain. Answer A is incorrect for this reason. You have a responsibility to refrain from offering inappropriate forms of compensation for personal gain, making answer C incorrect. Answer B is a poor choice because the appearance of impropriety is present. |
| 5. | Answer D is the best response. Falsification of any information directly or indirectly related to all aspects of the PMI Certification Program can result in both revocation of your PMI Membership and your PMP Certification. Although answers A and B are both correct, they are not the best responses. Answer C is not correct. PMI will not notify your employer if you falsify information at any point during the PMI Certification Program. |
| 6. | Answer C is the best response. You have a responsibility to disclose to both the vendor and your company significant circumstances that could be construed as a conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety. Answers A and B are both correct but are not the best responses. Answer D is not correct. You have an obligation to disclose the information. Your company and the vendor can decide the best course of action given the information. |
| 7. | Answer B is the best response. Answer A is not correct because you have a responsibility to refrain from offering inappropriate gifts for personal gain. The exemption regarding conformity with applicable laws or customs of the country where project management services are being performed does not apply because you are working for a U.S. based company and subject to U.S. law. Answers C and D are incorrect because you have a responsibility to comply with laws and regulations in the country where providing project management services requires project approvals. |
| 8. | Answer C is the best response. You have a responsibility to provide accurate and truthful representations in the preparation of estimates concerning costs, services, and expected results. This responsibility makes answers A and D not appropriate. You have accountability to your management and answer B is not appropriate because you are usurping your manager's authority and undermining your own professional conduct by doing so. |
| 9. | Answer B is the best response. You have a responsibility to provide accurate, truthful representations concerning your qualifications, experience, and performance of services. Answer A and C are lies of omission. You are misleading the hiring company about your qualifications. Answer D is a lie of fact that could result in revocation of your PMI membership and your PMP certification. |
| 10. | Answer A is the best response. You have a responsibility to maintain and satisfy the scope and objectives of professional services, unless otherwise directed by your customer. Answers B, C, and D require manipulation of your customer and/or falsification of information, which is not in compliance with professional conduct. |
