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Practice question: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713, Secs. 4, 7–9, and 11)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

An official uses confidential, nonpublic information acquired through office to give a private investor an undue advantage. Does the absence of a cash payment to the official alone defeat Section 7(c)?
  1. Yes, a cash payment is always required.
  2. Yes, confidential information may always be sold.
  3. Yes, only documents marked by a court count.
  4. Yes, every investor is an authorized recipient.
  5. No; using the information to give anyone an undue advantage is expressly prohibited.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html — RA 6713, Section 7(c).

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