Which Item Is an Indication of Competence Under the Standards

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which item is an indication of competence under the Standards of Ethical Conduct?

• A) Maintain an appropriate level of professional expertise by continually developing knowledge and skills.
• B) Keep information confidential except when disclosure is authorized or legally required.
• C) Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession.
• D) Refrain from engaging in any conduct that would prejudice carrying out duties ethically.

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Definitions:

Village

A small settlement or community that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town, typically found in rural areas.

Reservation

An area of land managed by a Native American tribe under the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Colonial Possessions

Territories controlled and exploited by a foreign power, often referring to the period of European global colonization from the 16th to the early 20th century.

Open-Door Policies

Diplomatic policy aimed at ensuring equal trading opportunities in China for all foreign nations and preserving China's territorial integrity.