APA CPP-Remote Exam - Topic 9 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for APA's CPP-Remote exam

Question #: 63
Topic #: 9

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In a customer service situation, Payroll should:

Aassure the caller everything is okay, even when it is not

Bget in the last word

Cavoid addressing stressful issues

Dremain assertive and stay focused

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by Refugia at Jan 15, 2025, 05:50 AM

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Brunilda

3 months ago

D is definitely the way to go. Assertiveness helps resolve issues!

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Dottie

3 months ago

Really? I’m surprised people think A is okay. That’s just misleading!

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Hannah

3 months ago

C seems like a bad idea. Ignoring issues won't help anyone.

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Billi

4 months ago

No way, A is totally wrong. You can't just lie to customers.

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Josue

4 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Staying focused is key!

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Julio

4 months ago

I have a vague memory of a question that mentioned not just assuring callers everything is fine, so A seems wrong to me.

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Lilli

4 months ago

I recall a scenario where we discussed the importance of staying calm and focused, which makes me lean towards D as well.

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Julie

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like we practiced a question where avoiding issues wasn't the best approach.

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Ming

5 months ago

I think I remember something about being honest with customers, so maybe D is the right choice?

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Barrett

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this. Avoiding stressful issues is never the right approach in customer service.

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Carin

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll focus on staying assertive and professional, even in stressful situations.

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Celeste

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this. I'll have to review the key principles of good customer service.

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Nobuko

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the best approach for customer service.

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Benedict

10 months ago

D) Remain assertive and stay focused? So, basically, be a customer service superhero. No pressure, Payroll!

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Selene

9 months ago

D) That's right, we need to be assertive and focused to help the customer

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Misty

9 months ago

D) Absolutely, we need to handle the situation professionally

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Nidia

9 months ago

D) remain assertive and stay focused

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Jesusa

10 months ago

A) assure the caller everything is okay, even when it is not

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Fletcher

10 months ago

C) Avoid addressing stressful issues? Yeah, right. Payroll might as well just hang up the phone if they're not gonna tackle the problem head-on.

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Sommer

10 months ago

B) Get in the last word? Wow, talk about a power move. Although, I'd rather not poke the bear in a customer service situation.

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Izetta

9 months ago

B) Get in the last word? That does seem like a power move, but it's important to handle situations calmly and professionally.

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Izetta

10 months ago

D) remain assertive and stay focused

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Wei

10 months ago

I believe avoiding stressful issues can lead to bigger problems later on.

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Rolande

11 months ago

A) Assure the caller everything is okay, even when it's not? Uh, that's called lying. Not exactly the best customer service strategy.

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Hoa

9 months ago

A) Agreed, customers appreciate when you are transparent and proactive in resolving their concerns.

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Tracey

10 months ago

D) Absolutely, it's important to address issues head-on and stay focused on finding a solution.

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Krystal

10 months ago

A) Yeah, being honest and assertive is definitely the way to go in customer service.

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Jutta

10 months ago

D) remain assertive and stay focused

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Raul

11 months ago

I agree with Jutta, addressing stressful issues is important for customer service.

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Barney

11 months ago

D) Remain assertive and stay focused? Sounds like the responsible choice to me. Payroll needs to keep their cool, even when the customer is losing theirs.

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Jutta

11 months ago

I think Payroll should remain assertive and stay focused.

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