CLINICAL CODING PROFESSIONAL EXAM
2026 ACTUAL TEST PAPER WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 1-A///
information and belief there is good ground to support them; and
that the pleadings were not interposed for delay (Rules of Court,
Rule 7, Sec. 3, 2nd par.). Atty. Doblar could not claim he has complied
with the foregoing requirement because he could not take a stand
for Eva that is contrary to that taken for Marla.
///. Answer:
◉ 1-B///
His theory for Eva clearly contradicts his theory for Marla. He has
violated his professional responsibility mandated under the Rules of
Court. He has likewise violated the ethical responsibility that his
appearance in court should be deemed equivalent to an assertion on
his honor that in his opinion his client's case is one proper for
judicial determination (Canons of Professional Ethics, Canon 30, 2nd
par., last sentence).
///. Answer:
◉ 1-C///
,In counseling on the contradictory positions, Atty. Doblar has
likewise counseled or abetted activities aimed at defiance of the law
or at lessening confidence in the legal system (Code of Professional
Responsibility, Canon 1, Rule 1.02) because conflicting opinions may
result arising from an interpretation of the same law.
///. Answer:
◉ 1-D///
Atty. Doblar could not seek refuge under the umbrella that what he
has done was in protection of his clients. This is so because a
lawyer's duty is not to his client but to the administration of justice.
To that end, his client's success is wholly subordinate.
///. Answer:
◉ 1-E///
His conduct ought to and must always be scrupulously observant of
the law and ethics (Ernesto Pineda, LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS,
211 [1999], citing Maglasang v. People, G.R. No. 90083, October 4,
1990).
Any means, not honorable, fair and honest, which is resorted to by
the lawyer, even in the pursuit of his devotion.. Answer:
◉ 2-A///
An agreement between two spouses to live separately from each
other and either one could have a live-in partner with full consent of
,the other, is contrary to law and morals. The ratification by a notary
public who is a lawyer of in illegal or immoral contract or document
constitutes malpractice or gross misconduct in office.
///. Answer:
◉ A: Atty. Asilo may be held administratively liable for violating Rule
1.02 of the Code of Professional Responsibility - a lawyer shall not
counsel or abet activities aimed defiance of the law or at lessening
confidence in the leg system.
///2. Answer:
◉ 2-B///
He should at least refrain from its consummation. (In re Santiago,
70 Phil. 661 Panganiban v. Borromeo; 58 Phil. 367, In re Bucana, 72
SCRA 14).. Answer:
◉ A: No. In a case involving the same facts, the Supreme Court held
that having incurred just debts, a lawyer has a moral duty and legal
responsibility to settle them when they become due.
///3. Answer:
◉ 3-A///
"Verily, lawyers must at all times faithfully perform their duties to
society, to the bar, to the court and to their clients. As part of their
, duties, they must promptly pay their financial obligations." (Wilson
Cham v. Atty. Eva Pata-Moya, 556 SCRA 1 [2008]). Answer:
◉ A: Rule 3.02 of the Code of Professional Responsibility provides as
follows: "In the choice of a firm name, no false, misleading or
assumed name shall be used; the continued use of the name of
deceased partner is permissible provided that the firm indicates in
all its communications that the partner is deceased."
///4. Answer:
◉ 4-A///
Since Atty. Antonio C. Carton is a solo practitioner, it is improper for
him to use the firm name "Carton & Carton Law Office", which
indicates that he is and/or was in partnership with his father. Even if
he indicates in all his communication that his father is already dead,
///. Answer:
◉ 4-B///
the use of the firm name is still misleading because his father was
never his partner before. A lawyer is not authorized to use in his
practice of profession a name other than the one inscribed in the
Roll of Attorneys.. Answer:
◉ A: This appears to be a circumvention of the prohibition on
improper advertising. There is no valid reason why the lawyer's
2026 ACTUAL TEST PAPER WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 1-A///
information and belief there is good ground to support them; and
that the pleadings were not interposed for delay (Rules of Court,
Rule 7, Sec. 3, 2nd par.). Atty. Doblar could not claim he has complied
with the foregoing requirement because he could not take a stand
for Eva that is contrary to that taken for Marla.
///. Answer:
◉ 1-B///
His theory for Eva clearly contradicts his theory for Marla. He has
violated his professional responsibility mandated under the Rules of
Court. He has likewise violated the ethical responsibility that his
appearance in court should be deemed equivalent to an assertion on
his honor that in his opinion his client's case is one proper for
judicial determination (Canons of Professional Ethics, Canon 30, 2nd
par., last sentence).
///. Answer:
◉ 1-C///
,In counseling on the contradictory positions, Atty. Doblar has
likewise counseled or abetted activities aimed at defiance of the law
or at lessening confidence in the legal system (Code of Professional
Responsibility, Canon 1, Rule 1.02) because conflicting opinions may
result arising from an interpretation of the same law.
///. Answer:
◉ 1-D///
Atty. Doblar could not seek refuge under the umbrella that what he
has done was in protection of his clients. This is so because a
lawyer's duty is not to his client but to the administration of justice.
To that end, his client's success is wholly subordinate.
///. Answer:
◉ 1-E///
His conduct ought to and must always be scrupulously observant of
the law and ethics (Ernesto Pineda, LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS,
211 [1999], citing Maglasang v. People, G.R. No. 90083, October 4,
1990).
Any means, not honorable, fair and honest, which is resorted to by
the lawyer, even in the pursuit of his devotion.. Answer:
◉ 2-A///
An agreement between two spouses to live separately from each
other and either one could have a live-in partner with full consent of
,the other, is contrary to law and morals. The ratification by a notary
public who is a lawyer of in illegal or immoral contract or document
constitutes malpractice or gross misconduct in office.
///. Answer:
◉ A: Atty. Asilo may be held administratively liable for violating Rule
1.02 of the Code of Professional Responsibility - a lawyer shall not
counsel or abet activities aimed defiance of the law or at lessening
confidence in the leg system.
///2. Answer:
◉ 2-B///
He should at least refrain from its consummation. (In re Santiago,
70 Phil. 661 Panganiban v. Borromeo; 58 Phil. 367, In re Bucana, 72
SCRA 14).. Answer:
◉ A: No. In a case involving the same facts, the Supreme Court held
that having incurred just debts, a lawyer has a moral duty and legal
responsibility to settle them when they become due.
///3. Answer:
◉ 3-A///
"Verily, lawyers must at all times faithfully perform their duties to
society, to the bar, to the court and to their clients. As part of their
, duties, they must promptly pay their financial obligations." (Wilson
Cham v. Atty. Eva Pata-Moya, 556 SCRA 1 [2008]). Answer:
◉ A: Rule 3.02 of the Code of Professional Responsibility provides as
follows: "In the choice of a firm name, no false, misleading or
assumed name shall be used; the continued use of the name of
deceased partner is permissible provided that the firm indicates in
all its communications that the partner is deceased."
///4. Answer:
◉ 4-A///
Since Atty. Antonio C. Carton is a solo practitioner, it is improper for
him to use the firm name "Carton & Carton Law Office", which
indicates that he is and/or was in partnership with his father. Even if
he indicates in all his communication that his father is already dead,
///. Answer:
◉ 4-B///
the use of the firm name is still misleading because his father was
never his partner before. A lawyer is not authorized to use in his
practice of profession a name other than the one inscribed in the
Roll of Attorneys.. Answer:
◉ A: This appears to be a circumvention of the prohibition on
improper advertising. There is no valid reason why the lawyer's
