Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Practice Exam

The following are considered unethical acts except?

1. Dishonesty

2. Giving false or slanted testimony

3. Gambling

4. Discrimination

The correct answer is: Gambling

Gambling is considered a social activity and is not inherently linked to unethical behavior within the context of public safety telecommunications. While it can raise concerns about personal conduct, it does not directly impact the integrity or ethical standards expected of a public safety telecommunicator. In contrast, dishonesty, giving false or slanted testimony, and discrimination involve actions that undermine trust, fairness, and the ethical obligations of a telecommunicator's role. Such unethical acts can severely compromise the quality of service provided to the public, as they may lead to misinformation, biased treatment, or unfair practices. Therefore, the distinction lies in the direct ethical implications that the other options have on the responsibilities and credibility of a telecommunicator.