Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards
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A captioner working remotely notices that their internet connection is unstable before a live broadcast. The most ethical action is to:
Answer: Notify the client immediately so backup arrangements can be made
Proactively disclosing technical risks before a broadcast allows clients to arrange backup coverage and protects the deaf audience.
Which of the following situations requires a CBC captioner to formally recuse themselves from an assignment?
Answer: The broadcast involves a person with whom they have a close personal relationship
A close personal relationship with a subject creates a conflict of interest that requires recusal to ensure impartial captioning.
Under CBC ethics, what obligation does a captioner have toward the deaf and hard-of-hearing audience specifically?
Answer: To provide accurate, complete, and timely captioning that gives full access to broadcast content
The ultimate ethical obligation of a broadcast captioner is to the deaf and hard-of-hearing audience who depend on captions for equal access.
A captioner is approached by a journalist asking for details about an unreleased broadcast they captioned. The captioner should:
Answer: Decline to comment and refer the journalist to the broadcast network
Confidentiality obligations require captioners to decline media inquiries about client content and direct them to the appropriate parties.
What is the ethical implication of a captioner consistently padding their hours on time-billed broadcast contracts?
Answer: It constitutes fraud and violates professional ethics
Falsifying billable hours is a form of fraud that directly violates professional ethics and can result in decertification.
When a CBC captioner disagrees with a client's editorial decision (e.g., cutting a segment), what is the ethical course of action?
Answer: Express disagreement and then comply with the client's lawful editorial decision
Captioners may voice professional concerns but must ultimately comply with lawful editorial decisions, as content control belongs to the network.
A captioner is asked to use a specific dictionary or voice-writer setup that is known to produce lower accuracy. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Inform the client of the accuracy risk and document their choice in writing
Transparency about tools that could affect accuracy protects the client and creates a documented record of informed consent.