Ethics Quiz

What is the branch of philosophy that studies morality or the rightness or wrongness of human conduct?

• Biology

• Physics

• History

• Ethics

Which of the following is a characteristic of moral standards?

• Established by authority figures

• Not universalizable

• Based on partial considerations

• Not involving serious wrongs

What is a moral dilemma?

• A situation where a tough choice has to be made between two or more options

• A situation without any ethical implications

• A situation with only one possible course of action

• A situation where all options are desirable

Which level of moral dilemma involves conflicts between moral requirements in social organizations?

• Personal Dilemmas

• Organizational Dilemmas

• Structural Dilemmas

• Individual Dilemmas

According to the text, who can act morally or immorally?

• Plants

• Human Beings

• Robots

• Animals

What is the minimum requirement for morality according to James Rachels?

• Emotions and Impartiality

• Reason and Partiality

• Emotions and Partiality

• Reason and Impartiality

What is the importance of rules to social beings?

• To limit freedom

• To guarantee certain rights and freedom

• To create chaos

• To prevent justice

What is the difference between moral and non-moral standards?

• Moral standards are based on authority figures

• Non-moral standards are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations

• Non-moral standards involve serious wrongs

• Moral standards are universalizable

What is the key feature of a moral dilemma according to the text?

• The agent is not required to do any action

• The agent can do each of the actions but cannot do both

• The agent can do both actions

• The agent is required to do only one action

What is the foundation of morality according to the text?

• Obedience

• Conformity

• Control

• Freedom