ACC Professional Ethics & Standards

Question 1

What is the primary ethical responsibility of an activity consultant?

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To promote the consultant’s own preferences and interests.

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To ensure client safety and meet their needs effectively.

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To work without considering the client’s preferences.

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To prioritize personal financial gain.

Question 2

What should an activity consultant do if they identify a conflict of interest?

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Ignore the conflict and proceed with the activity.

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Disclose the conflict to the client and avoid involvement in that specific matter.

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Hide the conflict to avoid losing a client.

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Continue with the activity as usual, as long as it’s minor.

Question 3

Why is confidentiality important in activity consulting?

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To keep the client’s information private unless they request otherwise.

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To share client details with the client's family members without permission.

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To avoid disclosing anything about the client under any circumstances.

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To use the information for marketing purposes.

Question 4

What should an activity consultant do when faced with a request to manipulate client information for financial gain?

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Manipulate the information to gain financial benefits.

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Refuse the request and maintain professional and ethical standards.

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Ignore the request to avoid conflict.

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Accept the request if the client insists.

Question 5

Why is cultural sensitivity important for an activity consultant?

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To create activities that only suit one cultural group.

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To provide culturally relevant activities that respect client diversity.

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To avoid cultural differences and focus on universal activities.

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To dismiss cultural backgrounds and focus only on client age.

Question 6

What should an activity consultant do if a client’s cultural preferences conflict with a proposed activity?

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Force the client to participate regardless of their preferences.

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Discuss the preferences and adjust the activity to align with cultural needs.

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Ignore the preferences and continue with the plan.

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Cancel the activity without offering an alternative.

Question 7

How can an activity consultant maintain professional boundaries with clients?

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By developing personal relationships with clients.

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By maintaining professional roles, avoiding inappropriate personal relationships.

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By becoming close friends with clients to better understand their needs.

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By allowing clients to dictate the activities and schedules.

Question 8

Why should an activity consultant maintain honesty in their documentation?

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To make the documentation appear more professional.

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To ensure transparency and accountability.

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To avoid revealing too much information to the client.

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To exaggerate the successes of the program.

Question 9

How can an activity consultant demonstrate accountability in their work?

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By taking credit for all activities, regardless of outcome.

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By adhering to ethical standards and documenting outcomes.

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By avoiding any responsibility for failures.

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By ignoring client feedback on activities.