CIMA BA4 · Chapter 3 · Question 1 of 10
Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of threat to compliance with the fundamental principles identified in the CIMA Code of Ethics?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Self-confidence threat
Explanation
The categories of threat are self-interest, self-review, advocacy, familiarity and intimidation. 'Self-confidence' is not a recognised category. Questions often use plausible-sounding but invented threat names as distractors.
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