Ethical Responsibilities of Public Servants

1. : The primary ethical duty of a public servant is to:
(A) Protect personal interests first
(B) Serve the public with honesty, fairness, and dedication
(C) Obey only senior officers without question
(D) Focus only on financial growth

2. : Which of the following best reflects accountability in public service?
(A) Avoiding blame when mistakes happen
(B) Being answerable for decisions and actions to the public and authorities
(C) Keeping government information secret for personal benefit
(D) Shifting responsibility to subordinates

3. : Integrity in public service means:
(A) Using power for personal advantage
(B) Consistency in principles, values, and actions while serving the public
(C) Ignoring rules to please friends or family
(D) Avoiding transparency in decision-making

4. : Which of the following is an example of ethical misconduct in public service?
(A) Accepting bribes for providing services
(B) Ensuring fair distribution of resources
(C) Following laws and regulations
(D) Treating citizens equally

5. : Why is transparency important for public servants?
(A) It allows personal benefits
(B) It builds public trust and prevents corruption
(C) It reduces workload permanently
(D) It guarantees promotion in jobs

6. : Which phrase is most closely related to ethical public service?
(A) “Power is for privilege”
(B) “Public office is a public trust”
(C) “Might is right”
(D) “Serve yourself first”

7. : A public servant who treats all citizens equally regardless of status is practicing:
(A) Nepotism
(B) Justice and fairness
(C) Favoritism
(D) Corruption

8. : Conflict of interest in public service occurs when:
(A) A servant uses personal interest to influence official duties
(B) A servant follows official rules strictly
(C) A servant performs duties with integrity
(D) A servant avoids misuse of authority

9. : Which of the following is NOT an ethical responsibility of public servants?
(A) Honesty and integrity
(B) Confidentiality of sensitive information
(C) Loyalty to the constitution and public welfare
(D) Using position for personal enrichment

10. : Which of these is the best example of ethical responsibility in public service?
(A) Refusing a gift from a contractor to avoid bias
(B) Favoring relatives in recruitment
(C) Hiding errors in reports for personal safety
(D) Misusing public funds for private use