Exam NPPE Topic 4 Question 56 Discussion
Actual exam question for APEGS's NPPE exam
Question #: 56
Topic #: 4
Question #: 56
Topic #: 4
A professional geologist assigned a member-in-training (MIT) to complete a reserve report on an oil exploration prospect for a client. When the report was printed, the professional briefly reviewed the contents, authenticated the document, and sent it off to the client. Later, when the professional reviewed the report in detail, they discovered a slight error. Although the final reserve estimates were still reasonable, some of the input reservoir parameters used in the calculations did not match the available data. To address any possible negative effects to their professional standing, which of the following steps should the professional take?
Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer
By sealing/authenticating the report, the professional accepted responsibility for its content and for the adequacy of review and supervision. NPPE ethics emphasizes integrity, due diligence, and prompt correction of errors that could mislead a client or affect decisions-even if the overall conclusion seems "reasonable." Here, inputs do not match available data, which undermines the defensibility of the work and could become material if the report is relied upon for financing, valuation, or regulatory purposes. The appropriate professional response is to correct the record: notify the client, issue a revised report with corrected inputs, and update results as needed, typically at no cost when the error is attributable to the professional's review
/supervision (B). Options C and D are inappropriate because they leave an authenticated document containing known inaccuracies in circulation and rely on reassurance rather than correction. Option A is also inappropriate: the MIT is not professionally accountable in the same way as the licensee who sealed the work; the professional should address supervision and coaching internally, not deflect responsibility. Therefore, B is best.
/supervision (B). Options C and D are inappropriate because they leave an authenticated document containing known inaccuracies in circulation and rely on reassurance rather than correction. Option A is also inappropriate: the MIT is not professionally accountable in the same way as the licensee who sealed the work; the professional should address supervision and coaching internally, not deflect responsibility. Therefore, B is best.
by Steven at Oct 16, 2026, 08:01 PM
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