Quiz on Introduction to engineering ethics

What is the primary focus of ethics in engineering?

• Enhancing technical skills

• Following government regulations

• Analyzing right or wrong decisions

• Maximizing profits

Which branch of philosophy involves systematizing concepts of right and wrong behavior?

• Aesthetics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Metaphysics

What does normative ethics focus on?

• Describing beliefs of a group

• Justifying values and desirable options

• Analyzing historical ethical theories

• Studying the laws of society

Which ethical theory is associated with Immanuel Kant?

• Social Contract Theory

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

• Kantian Ethics

What is the relationship between law and ethics?

• Law is established by the government, ethics is personal

• Both are enforced by the same authorities

• They are identical concepts

• Ethics is more rigid than law

Which of the following is an example of professional ethics?

• Personal honesty

• Worker safety

• Kindness to friends

• Fairness in personal relationships

What does macro-ethics focus on?

• Internal relationships within a profession

• Personal moral dilemmas

• Social responsibility and technology decisions

• Individual professional conduct

Which of the following is NOT a type of relationship between law and ethics?

• Legal and Ethical

• Legal but Unethical

• Moral and Legal

• Ethical but Illegal

What is a key characteristic of micro-ethics?

• Broad societal responsibilities

• Analysis of historical ethical theories

• Concern with individual relationships

• Focus on societal impacts

Which of the following is a similarity between personal and professional ethics?

• Both are learned through childhood experiences

• Both require adherence to rules

• Both influence individual character

• Both are enforced by law