Free Test Case Studies – Civil S...

Q1: A government officer is offered a bribe to speed up a pending file. What should he do?

A. Accept the bribe and proceed B. Ignore the file completely C. Report the incident to higher authorities D. Delay the file further

Q2: A civil servant finds his friend guilty of corruption. What is the best ethical action?

A. Ignore the incident B. Confront privately and warn C. Report to the vigilance department D. Help the friend escape

Q3: A police officer witnesses brutality by a colleague. What should he do?

A. Stay silent B. Encourage the behavior C. Report to the superior officer D. Record and leak the video online

Q4: Your department is being pressured to favor a particular bidder. What do you do?

A. Comply quietly B. Ask for a personal benefit C. Follow the rules and remain neutral D. Delay the tender

Q5: A teacher notices a student cheating in an important exam. What is the ethical step?

A. Ignore to avoid confrontation B. Report and take disciplinary action C. Warn secretly D. Let them finish the exam

Q6: You are asked to manipulate data for a government report. What is ethical?

A. Follow orders B. Refuse and report the matter C. Do it secretly D. Take a bribe for it

Q7: An officer discovers misuse of funds in a welfare scheme. What should he do?

A. Inform the beneficiaries B. Report and audit the matter C. Ignore it D. Cover up

Q8: During flood relief, some officials divert aid to their relatives. You witness this. What do you do?

A. Join them B. Stay silent C. Expose the wrongdoing through proper channels D. Complain to the media

Q9: You’re asked to hire an unqualified candidate due to political pressure. Your ethical response?

A. Refuse and document the request B. Accept for goodwill C. Negotiate a bribe D. Delay indefinitely

Q10: A subordinate takes leave citing family emergency, but you suspect otherwise. You should?

A. Reject outright B. Approve without checking C. Inquire respectfully D. Punish without proof

Q11: A whistleblower reports corruption in your team. You are the team lead. What do you do?

A. Retaliate B. Ignore the report C. Investigate impartially D. Defend your team blindly

Q12: You are transferred unfairly for refusing to obey an unethical order. Your next step?

A. Challenge the order legally B. Accept quietly C. Take revenge D. Quit job

Q13: A female colleague is facing workplace harassment. What should you do?

A. Stay out of it B. Talk to her privately only C. Encourage her to report formally and support her D. Blame her

Q14: As a judge, you’re offered gifts by both parties in a case. How do you act?

A. Accept from both B. Refuse and report the attempt C. Favor the higher offer D. Ignore and decide randomly

Q15: Your relative asks for inside information about a government policy. You should?

A. Share secretly B. Ignore C. Refuse politely and explain confidentiality D. Take bribe

Q16: An NGO you work with is misusing funds. Your ethical response?

A. Ignore as it’s voluntary B. Report to authorities C. Advise them quietly D. Join the misuse

Q17: You find that your boss is favoring certain suppliers. What do you do?

A. Talk to boss directly B. Report to vigilance C. Join the favoritism D. Switch job

Q18: A subordinate makes a critical mistake. You should?

A. Blame and punish harshly B. Understand and guide C. Ignore permanently D. Publicly humiliate

Q19: You’re offered a promotion in return for political favor. Best action?

A. Accept quickly B. Reject and report C. Negotiate better deal D. Resign

Q20: A co-worker is being discriminated against. You should?

A. Join the bias B. Stay quiet C. Support and raise the issue formally D. Avoid that co-worker

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