TEPC 5100 ASSESSMENT 5 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Under FERPA, parents have a right to review their children's education records
regardless of the child's age. - Correct Answers -False
Schools may disclose students' names and grade point averages to the newspaper for a
feature article about the district's top students, even if the students have not given
permission, because students know that valedictorian, salutatorian, and other class
rankings are often made public. - Correct Answers –False
How many principles comprise the Model Code of Ethics for Educators?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5 - Correct Answers -5
The Model Code of Ethics for Educators discourages teachers from using social media
for teaching. - Correct Answers -False
Fill in the blank: According to the Model Code of Ethics, it is_____ acceptable for a
teacher to have physical contact with a student.
A. Always
B. Never
C. Sometimes, if the contact has a clearly defined purpose that benefits the student and
keeps the safety and well-being of the student in mind - Correct Answers -Sometimes, if
the contact has a clearly defined purpose that benefits the student and keeps the safety
and well-being of the student in mind
According to Texas' Educators' Code of Ethics, teachers should:
A. Maintain professional boundaries at all times
B. Build close, trusting relationships with students - Correct Answers -Maintain
professional boundaries at all times
Teachers who report suspected abuse in good faith and without malice may still be held
legally responsible for making a false report if it turns out that no abuse has occurred. -
Correct Answers -False
A teacher cannot be considered responsible for unethical behavior if he or she is
unaware of the Code of Ethics. - Correct Answers -False
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Under FERPA, parents have a right to review their children's education records
regardless of the child's age. - Correct Answers -False
Schools may disclose students' names and grade point averages to the newspaper for a
feature article about the district's top students, even if the students have not given
permission, because students know that valedictorian, salutatorian, and other class
rankings are often made public. - Correct Answers –False
How many principles comprise the Model Code of Ethics for Educators?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5 - Correct Answers -5
The Model Code of Ethics for Educators discourages teachers from using social media
for teaching. - Correct Answers -False
Fill in the blank: According to the Model Code of Ethics, it is_____ acceptable for a
teacher to have physical contact with a student.
A. Always
B. Never
C. Sometimes, if the contact has a clearly defined purpose that benefits the student and
keeps the safety and well-being of the student in mind - Correct Answers -Sometimes, if
the contact has a clearly defined purpose that benefits the student and keeps the safety
and well-being of the student in mind
According to Texas' Educators' Code of Ethics, teachers should:
A. Maintain professional boundaries at all times
B. Build close, trusting relationships with students - Correct Answers -Maintain
professional boundaries at all times
Teachers who report suspected abuse in good faith and without malice may still be held
legally responsible for making a false report if it turns out that no abuse has occurred. -
Correct Answers -False
A teacher cannot be considered responsible for unethical behavior if he or she is
unaware of the Code of Ethics. - Correct Answers -False
