Philippine Civil Service Exam Ethics Quiz

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What is the purpose of a professional code of conduct for young professionals?

To enforce strict rules and regulations

To limit professional growth opportunities

To discourage ethical decision-making

To help navigate ambiguous or stressful situations (correct)

How does the text define 'Public Officials'?

Exclusively elective officials

Permanent officials only

Only those in the noncareer service

Both elective and appointive officials and employees (correct)

What does 'Gift' refer to?

An exchange of favors

A sale transaction

Anything given gratuitously or a right to dispose of freely (correct)

Any act of kindness

What does the text state about unsolicited gifts?

They are excluded from the definition of 'Gift' (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is accumulated professional wisdom reflected in professional ethics?

Through mechanisms like continuing education (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Public Officials' may include which of the following according to the text?

Both permanent and temporary employees, whether in career or noncareer service (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected attitude of public officials and employees towards their roles?

Discouraging wrong perceptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which value should public officials and employees uphold to defend the country's sovereignty?

Loyalty to the Republic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should public officials and employees not do regarding gifts in the course of their duties?

Solicit or accept gifts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text encourage public officials and employees to promote in terms of goods and technology?

Promote local goods, resources, and technology (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the behavior that public officials should exhibit?

Never be ashamed of doing right (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one quality that public officials and employees are expected to demonstrate?

"Promoting pride of country and people" (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a conflict of interest for a public official or employee?

Being a member of a private corporation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is included in the term 'Family of public officials or employees'?

Spouses and unmarried children under 18 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Person' refer to in the context provided?

Both natural and juridical persons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does substantial stockholder mean according to the text?

Someone who owns shares in a company (D) Signup and view all the answers

When does a conflict of interest arise for public officials or employees?

When owning shares in a private corporation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses the act of divestment as defined in the text?

Transfer of ownership to resolve conflicts of interest (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the obligations of public officials and employees according to the text?

To provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what manner should public officials and employees provide service to the public?

Prompt, courteous, and adequate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are public officials and employees encouraged to do regarding policies and procedures?

Simplify and systematize them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should public officials promote in terms of goods and resources?

Promote locally produced goods, resources, and technology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of patriotism should public officials demonstrate according to the text?

Encourage appreciation and pride of country (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should public officials maintain loyalty according to the text?

At all times to the Republic and Filipino people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of signatories that official papers and documents must contain?

Three (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of authorized signatories, who is responsible for signing official documents?

The officer in charge next in rank (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should public officials and employees handle requests for services?

Attend to them promptly (B) Signup and view all the answers

When must public documents be made accessible to the public?

Within reasonable working hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of interest are public officials and employees prohibited from having in transactions requiring office approval?

Financial or material interest (D) Signup and view all the answers

During their incumbency, what must public officials and employees refrain from in terms of outside employment?

Engaging in outside employment related to their role (C) Signup and view all the answers