Ethical caution

[gcalvin]

Again, not pointing fingers at IC flashcards which are a great tool, but is this not the same thing? I have personally seen the same specifc questions on several flash cards, not alot, but some. Do you disagree?

Yes, I do disagree. No, it's not the same thing. The difference is where the information came from. If Steve were creating his study cards by taking the exam and making note of the questions, then yes, it would be a flagrant violation. But I don't believe he does that. I believe he reviews the exam content guides and writes questions after studying relevant texts. I think it would be a good thing if he were more explicit about exactly how he prepares his questions, but as I said before, I have no reason to believe he is doing anything unethical. If the questions in his study cards coincide with questions on the exam, it's a normal result of covering the same subject matter.

-Gary-