Ethics, Legal Issues, and Responsibilities in 9-1-1 – Quiz

What is the origin of the word “ethics”?

• Latin word “ethicus”

• Greek word “ethikos”

• Hebrew word “ethika”

• Roman word “ethika”

Which of the following best defines ethical commitment?

• Knowing the law

• Acting ethically when it’s easy

• A strong desire to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult

• Memorizing agency procedures

Values refer to a meaningful philosophy, belief, or goal.

• True

• False

Ethical standards are based on principles of ____ and ____.

• Right and wrong

• Profit and loss

• Success and failure

• Power and control

Which of the following is an example of vicarious liability?

• An officer loses their radio

• A supervisor is held accountable for an employee’s error

• A dispatcher reports to work late

• A responder is injured on duty

Match the term to its definition:

• Negligence

• Gross Negligence

• Standard of Care

• Liability

• Proximate Cause

The four components of negligence include:

• Duty to perform

• Right to privacy

• Freedom of speech

• Intent to harm

Misdemeanors are punishable by more than a year in prison.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a type of civil law?

• Tort Law

• Property Law

• Traffic Law

• Family Law

In criminal cases, the standard of proof is:

• Preponderance of evidence

• Reasonable suspicion

• Probable cause

• Beyond a reasonable doubt