Question

Trinity is updating her website, business cards, and advertising to include her recently earned credentials. Her website looks a little bare, so she also adds the credential she's currently working on. Has she committed any ethical violations?

a) No, as long as she mentions the credentials she's working on
b) Yes, as it can mislead clients about her qualifications
c) No, she can advertise any future credentials
d) Yes, only if she doesn’t mention the current credentials

Answer 1

Trinity has committed an ethical violation by including the credentials she is currently working on without clear indication that they are not yet earned, potentially misleading clients about her qualifications.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking whether Trinity committing an ethical violation by including the credentials she is currently working on in her website, business cards, and advertising materials. The correct answer to this question is b) Yes, as it can mislead clients about her qualifications. It is an ethical and professional standard to only list credentials that have been earned and verified. Listing credentials that are in progress can be misleading to clients or employers as it may imply that Trinity has qualifications that she has not yet fully achieved. If she chooses to include the credentials she is working toward, it must be clearly stated that these are in progress to avoid any confusion or misrepresentation of her qualifications.