Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) Certification Practice Exam

The term that is not commonly associated with ethics hotlines is "Forced hotlines." Ethics hotlines are generally known by terms that reflect their purpose and function in promoting ethical behavior and compliance within organizations. Employee hotlines, whistleblower hotlines, and compliance hotlines are all terms that signify channels through which employees can report unethical behavior or compliance violations without fear of retaliation. These terms emphasize the voluntary nature of reporting and the protection offered to informants. In contrast, "Forced hotlines" does not convey the intended supportive and protective nature of these reporting mechanisms. The word "forced" implies coercion, which contradicts the essence and purpose of ethics hotlines, where individuals should feel safe and encouraged to come forward voluntarily with concerns. Thus, it is not a recognized or accepted name for these types of hotlines.