Pre-test - Ethics

More than anything else, being an ethical person means

• a. following the example of authority figures.

• b. listening to your friends’ opinions.

• c. doing what’s right, even when it doesn’t benefit you.

• d. agreeing with popular beliefs.

Answer explanation

Being an ethical person means doing what's right, even when it doesn't benefit you. This choice emphasizes the importance of moral integrity over personal gain.

Pablo follows the same ethical beliefs whether he’s hanging out with his friends, working on a group project, or working at his part-time job. Pablo follows ethical

• a. principles.

• b. problems.

• c. dilemmas.

• d. consequences.

Answer explanation

Pablo follows ethical principles consistently in various situations, indicating a strong adherence to a set of moral guidelines.

Unethical actions

• a. are acceptable if everyone else does them.

• b. always have legal consequences.

• c. are not always illegal.

• d. only affect the person doing them.

Answer explanation

Unethical actions are not always illegal, as there can be actions that are unethical but not explicitly against the law.

If you behave unethically, you may face

• a. a promotion.

• b. rewards.

• c. respect.

• d. consequences.

Answer explanation

Behaving unethically often leads to facing consequences as a result of one's actions.

Which of the following is a way to show accountability:

• a. Following rules and laws

• b. Treating others the way you’d like to be treated

• c. Respecting the property of others

• d. Accepting responsibility for your mistakes

Answer explanation

Accepting responsibility for your mistakes is a way to show accountability, as it demonstrates ownership of actions and their consequences.

Match the following behaviors with their corresponding qualities.

• Liam always says “please” and “thank you.”

• c. integrity.

• Someone who keeps promises.

• d. rule of law.

• A person who is honest and has strong moral principles.

• b. trust.

• Following the legal rules and regulations.

• a. respect.

Doing what’s right, even when it doesn’t benefit you, is an example of (a)  

• Popular belief

• Authority figure

• Being ethical

• Legal requirement

Answer explanation

Doing what’s right, even when it doesn’t benefit you, is an example of being ethical because it involves making moral choices based on principles rather than personal gain.

Following ethical principles means your ethical beliefs don’t change when:

• You are in a familiar situation

• You are in a new situation

• You are with friends

• You are at home

Answer explanation

Following ethical principles means your ethical beliefs don’t change when you are in a new situation.

When dealing with an ethical dilemma, you are deciding whether:

• To follow the law

• To listen to authority figures

• Something is popular

• Something is right or wrong

Answer explanation

When dealing with an ethical dilemma, you are deciding whether something is right or wrong, making ethical judgments based on moral principles rather than following the law, authority figures, or popularity.

Ethical principles, such as integrity, trust, and accountability, can help people make:

• Easy decisions

• Tough ethical decisions

• Popular decisions

• Legal decisions

Answer explanation

Ethical principles, such as integrity, trust, and accountability, can help people make tough ethical decisions, guiding them through complex moral dilemmas.