Which description matches professional criteria 3?

• A. A person who ignores ethics to maximize profits.
• B. A person who acts randomly in professional matters.
• C. A person who has license but no code of ethics.
• D. A person who is guided by a professional code of ethics that is used to guide, educate and discipline practitioners.

Answer: (D)

In professional practice, ethical standards are embedded in a formal framework that guides decisions, educates practitioners, and provides accountability. The description that fits this idea is a person who is guided by a professional code of ethics that is used to guide, educate and discipline practitioners. This code sets clear expectations for behavior, informs decision-making, supports ongoing training, and offers a mechanism to address misconduct, thereby protecting the public and maintaining trust in the profession. By contrast, ignoring ethics to maximize profits shows a disregard for professional obligations; acting randomly offers no consistent standard to rely on; and having a license without a code of ethics means there is qualification but no formal ethical framework to guide actions or discipline violations.