CIPS Exam L3M2 Topic 2 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M2 exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 2

A situation in which a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity, is called:

AConflict of interest

BShared interests

CSplit the difference

DDouble indemnity

EDouble whammy

EConflict resolution

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Suggested Answer: A

The interests of your employer / official position (for example, to award a contract to the most suit-able bidder) may be in conflict with your personal interests (for example, to line your pockets to live more comfortably). Hence 'conflict of interest'.

by Ettie at Nov 17, 2024, 06:52 AM

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23 days ago

Definitely conflict of interest, can't believe they're trying to trick us with all these other options.

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Vi

2 days ago

E) Conflict resolution

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Luke

7 days ago

No, it's not shared interests. It's a conflict of interest.

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Polly

10 days ago

B) Shared interests

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Goldie

12 days ago

I agree, it's definitely a conflict of interest.

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Kate

18 days ago

A) Conflict of interest

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