Fast Stream Ethics & Civil Service Values

Question 1

Which of the following correctly lists the four core values outlined in the Civil Service Code?

Accepted Answer

Integrity, Honesty, Objectivity, Impartiality

Answer

Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Impartiality

Answer

Fairness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability

Answer

Impartiality, Honesty, Neutrality, Professionalism

Question 2

Under the Civil Service Code, what does 'integrity' primarily mean for a civil servant?

Accepted Answer

Putting the obligations of public service above personal interests

Answer

Producing work of the highest possible standard at all times

Answer

Maintaining strict confidentiality about all government activities

Answer

Always supporting ministerial decisions without question

Question 3

The Nolan Principles (Seven Principles of Public Life) were first established in 1995 by which body?

Accepted Answer

The Committee on Standards in Public Life

Answer

The Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics team

Answer

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

Answer

The Civil Service Commission

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Nolan Principles of Public Life?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency

Answer

Selflessness

Answer

Openness

Answer

Accountability

Question 5

If a civil servant believes they are being asked to act in a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Code, what is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern with their line manager or a more senior official

Answer

Contact a whistleblowing charity for external advice

Answer

Refuse to carry out the instruction immediately

Answer

Report the matter directly to the Civil Service Commission

Question 6

What is the primary role of the Civil Service Commission?

Accepted Answer

To uphold the principle of selection on merit through fair and open competition

Answer

To investigate complaints from members of the public about civil servants

Answer

To advise ministers on which civil servants should be promoted

Answer

To set the pay and conditions of all civil servants

Question 7

Under the Civil Service Code, 'objectivity' requires civil servants to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Base advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence

Answer

Defer all decisions to ministers without providing personal recommendations

Answer

Always support the policies of the current government regardless of evidence

Answer

Remain completely neutral and never express any professional opinion