ECI LPEC Exam questions and correct
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What does LPEC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance
Name three elements of an effective compliance program. - correct answer ✔✔ Standards and
procedures; Oversight by high-level personnel; Training and communication
What U.S. government document outlines criteria for effective compliance programs? - correct
answer ✔✔ Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO)
What is the "tone at the top"? - correct answer ✔✔ The ethical climate set by top leadership
through words/actions
What is the purpose of a risk assessment in a compliance program? - correct answer ✔✔
Identify and prioritize compliance/ethical risks
Define "speaking up culture." - correct answer ✔✔ Employees feel safe to report without fear
What is retaliation and how should an ethics program prevent it? - correct answer ✔✔ Adverse
action against reporters; prevent with confidentiality and anti-retaliation measures
What is the difference between compliance and ethics? - correct answer ✔✔ Compliance =
following rules; Ethics = doing what's right
What role does training play in an effective compliance program? - correct answer ✔✔ Educates
employees on expectations, reduces risk, promotes ethical behavior
answers rated A+
What does LPEC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance
Name three elements of an effective compliance program. - correct answer ✔✔ Standards and
procedures; Oversight by high-level personnel; Training and communication
What U.S. government document outlines criteria for effective compliance programs? - correct
answer ✔✔ Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO)
What is the "tone at the top"? - correct answer ✔✔ The ethical climate set by top leadership
through words/actions
What is the purpose of a risk assessment in a compliance program? - correct answer ✔✔
Identify and prioritize compliance/ethical risks
Define "speaking up culture." - correct answer ✔✔ Employees feel safe to report without fear
What is retaliation and how should an ethics program prevent it? - correct answer ✔✔ Adverse
action against reporters; prevent with confidentiality and anti-retaliation measures
What is the difference between compliance and ethics? - correct answer ✔✔ Compliance =
following rules; Ethics = doing what's right
What role does training play in an effective compliance program? - correct answer ✔✔ Educates
employees on expectations, reduces risk, promotes ethical behavior