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IFIA – Ethics questions with completesolutions
Which of the following actions represents an ethical problem for an Inspector?
a) Correcting the temperature of a shore tank when the PET has been found to be inaccurate
b) Changing the VCF after finding an error in the API gravity of the cargo
c) Changing the temperature of the cargo in a ship's tank because it is too far off the shore tank
temperature
d) Answers a., b. and c. are all correct - correct answer ✔✔c) Changing the temperature of the cargo in a
ship's tank because it is too far off the shore tank temperature
The liquid level of a shore tank is changed in the raw data book after it is found to be wrong upon re-
gauging. The original data is covered with white-out fluid and the correct information is written over the
blanked-out data. Is this a permissible way to handle raw data corrections?
a) Yes
b) No - correct answer ✔✔b) No
The key person involved in managing ethics concerns in an inspection company would usually be the
Compliance Officer.
a) True
b) False - correct answer ✔✔a) True
When inspecting a petroleum or chemical cargo, which of the following represents sound ethical
business conduct for an Inspector?
a) Making sure that the Inspector's results match the results required by the customer
b) Making sure that the job is done according to industry standards
c) Making sure that the laboratory gets their sample on time
d) Answers a., b. and c. are all correct - correct answer ✔✔b) Making sure that the job is done according
to industry standards
Which procedure is acceptable when raw data, such as dips or temperatures, must be corrected?
, a) White out the original measurements and write the correct measurements clearly over the blanked-
out area
b) Draw a single line through the original measurements so they can still be read and rewrite the correct
measurements on the next line.
c) Tear the original page out of the raw data book or pad and start again
d) Answers a., b. and c. are all wrong - correct answer ✔✔b) Draw a single line through the original
measurements so they can still be read and rewrite the correct measurements on the next line.
The Compliance Programme established by your Company requires that you comply with national
regulations issued by:
a) Agencies for the Environment, Food and Agriculture
b) Customs and Excise authorities
c) Agencies for Occupational Health and Safety
d) Answers a., b. and c. are all correct - correct answer ✔✔d) Answers a., b. and c. are all correct
'Zero Tolerance' means that any and all infractions of your Company's Regulatory Compliance Program
are subject to disciplinary action.
a) True
b) False - correct answer ✔✔a) True
TIC Council Member Companies strictly prohibit any form of retaliation against any person who, in good
faith, files a complaint under their Regulatory Compliance Program, or assists in a Program violation
investigation.
a) True
b) False - correct answer ✔✔a) True
Changes to raw data cannot be made without a sound technical justification or re-measurement.
a) True
b) False - correct answer ✔✔a) True
Reported data must be backed by, and be identical to its recorded data.
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