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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
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Originally posted by gordon30307
WCB
It's an open book test. Whether the answers are posted for all to see or not it's a "piece of cake" to get the correct answers if you really want them. If the powers that be really wanted an objective test they could hold it as closed book test as part of a Rules Interpretation Meeting. If it were done this way the weeping and knashing of teeth would be unbearable. Don't you think they know that the answers are shared? IMHO test scores (except for the Certified Test) should have no bearing on post season assignments.
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The last line says it all. In Illinois, where you live and work, this test does matter. There are other states that count the test towards promotion, as well. Whether the answers are easy to get or not has no bearing. It is still cheating.
Want a more real example...just because you have a friend that can get you heroin, doesn't make it any less illegal. Are we supposed to wring our hads because others don't have such connections? Officials are supposed to uphold the rules. Passing out the answers while the test is still open is wrong. This is not a grey area. Enforce the rules or don't take the check!
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WCB
Your begging the question. Your real example is a poor analogy. You are comparing something that is unlawful as opposed to something that is unethical. Never said sharing answers is right or wrong. That is up to each individual to decide for him/herself. Your're only cheating yourself and short changing the players if you don't review the rules each season. More importantly if you make a mistake learn the correct ruling and don't make it again.
Gave my opinion that test results should have no bearing on post season assignments. I'm well aware that they are a tiny piece of the puzzle.
Do you honestly think that the powers that be are unaware that the answers are shared? Obviously they don't care based upon the format.