A Conflict of Interest Exists When a Given Decision Maker

question 14

Multiple Choice

A conflict of interest exists when a given decision maker (D) and another person (P) are in the following situation:

• A) D has to exercise judgment in P's behalf.
• B) P has to exercise judgment in D's behalf.
• C) D has a special interest that interferes with proper judgment.
• D) D has to exercise judgment in P's behalf, and P has to exercise judgment in D's behalf.
• E) D has to exercise judgment in P's behalf, and D has a special interest that interferes with proper judgment.

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Definitions:

Abyssal

Pertaining to the deepest parts of the ocean, typically depths beyond 2,000 meters, characterized by high pressures, low temperatures, and complete darkness.

Periwinkles

Small marine snails found in the intertidal zones of shores, known for their distinctive shape and role in aquatic ecosystems.

Oceanic Zone

The region of the open sea beyond the edge of the continental shelf, characterized by its vast expanse, deep waters, and diverse marine life.

Mesopelagic Zone

A layer of the ocean between 200 and 1,000 meters deep, characterized by dim light, also referred to as the twilight zone, and known for its unique marine life adaptations.