Ethics and Professionalism Quiz

Which term refers to the structured study of right and wrong actions?

• Justice

• Ethics

• Authority

• Duty

A person's sense of fairness and justice often stems from their personal __________.

A firefighter refuses to lie on a report, even though it would help their department. This most closely aligns with:

• Virtue Ethics

• Absolutism

• Utilitarianism

• Discretion

Which term describes a public official’s ability to choose between appropriate legal actions?

• Rule-following

• Policy

• Discretion

• Command

The Texas Good Samaritan Act protects individuals from legal liability when they:

• File lawsuits

• Provide emergency aid in good faith

• Serve as jurors

• Break up protests

A person makes all moral decisions based solely on their religious scripture. This is an example of:

• Natural Law

• Utilitarianism

• Divine Command Theory

• Ethical Egoism

Why is having a professional code important for careers in public safety?

• To punish misconduct

• To limit creativity

• To promote consistent ethical behavior

• To improve public speaking

What is the primary function of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics?

• To standardize police salaries

• To restrict officer discretion

• To set ethical expectations for officers

• To define laws

Public safety professionals demonstrate professionalism when they:

• Refuse to learn new policies

• Show accountability and respect

• Avoid giving feedback

• Use shortcuts to finish tasks

Which system of ethics would most likely ask: “What brings the greatest good to the greatest number?”

• Absolutism

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

• Deontology