12、Which of the following is a component of the Code of Ethics?

A)   Members shall not knowingly participate or assist in any violation of such laws, rules, or regulations.

B)   Candidates in the CFA Program, as defined in the CFA Institute Bylaws, may reference their participation in the CFA Program, but the reference must clearly state that an individual is a candidate in the CFA Program and cannot imply that the candidate has achieved any type of partial designation.

C)   Members shall use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgment.

D)   Members shall not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation or commit any act that reflects adversely on their honesty, trustworthiness, or professional competence.

The correct answer was C)

This is a component of the Code of Ethics. Others pertain to the Standards of Professional Conduct.