Professional Membership and Characteristics Quiz

What does membership in a profession signal to the market?

Basic academic credentials
Ethical behavior only
High-quality service beyond academic credentials (correct)
Only technical skills

What does a profession's curriculum equip future professionals with?

Only technical skills
Ethical behavior only
Competence, technical skills, knowledge, and ethics (correct)
Competence and academic credentials

What do professions possess as a part of their expert knowledge?

Basic academic knowledge
A repository of knowledge developed by experienced practitioners (correct)
Only theoretical knowledge
A repository of general knowledge

What do most professional bodies make a condition of membership?

A specific amount of new learning each year (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does entry into a profession not guarantee?

Maintenance of competency and professional standards (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is typically a condition of membership specified by professional bodies?

A time commitment for new learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a profession's body of expert knowledge help members with?

Working effectively and ethically (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do professions encourage and facilitate?

Continuing education (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for professionals throughout their working life?

Changes in knowledge and technical skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the knowledge in professions?

Best practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a repository of knowledge developed by experienced and skilled practitioners?

A body of expert knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of continuing professional development?

It increases the value of human capital and contributes to economic growth and social mobility (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are professional conduct and accountability maintained in a profession?

Through self-regulation by professional bodies and imposition of sanctions on members (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical mission of not-for-profit professional bodies?

Emphasizing excellence, integrity, and public service (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does continuing membership in a professional body indicate?

Sustained competence in practical skills and ongoing compliance with an ethical code of conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do professionals volunteer within their profession?

To mentor and inspire others, advance the profession, and engage with peers to develop expertise and ethics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oversight bodies in monitoring professional responsibility?

To monitor individual professionals' responsibility and provide ongoing educational resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do professions encourage the engagement of members?

By emphasizing the importance of participation as volunteers and respecting each other (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of individual professionals in remaining competent?

To remain competent and update practical skills while maintaining ongoing compliance with an ethical code of conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do professionals find the experience of volunteering within the profession beneficial?

It enhances their skills and widens their contacts within the industry (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of professions' relationship with each other?

They should be respectful to each other, even when competing, and must respect the rights, dignity, and autonomy of others (B) Signup and view all the answers