Ethics Diagnostic Exam

What is deontology?

• An economic principle of fairness

• A method of moral relativism

• An ethical theory that focuses on consequences

• An ethical theory based on rules and duties

What is the meaning of the term "deontology"?

• Study of goodwill

• Duty and science

• Science of actions

• Study of moral outcomes

Who is the most famous proponent of deontology?

• Immanuel Kant

• Aristotle

• Jeremy Bentham

• John Stuart Mill

What does the Categorical Imperative refer to?

• A universally applicable moral command

• A situational ethical rule that is driven by relativity

• A duty to prioritize consequences

• A guideline for maximizing utility

What is the difference between "duty" and "goodwill"?

• Duty applies to groups, while goodwill applies to individuals.

• Duty is an obligation, while goodwill is the intention to act morally.

• Duty is about outcomes, while goodwill is about intent.

• Duty is based on emotion, while goodwill is rule-based governed by ethical principles.

Which of the following is a prima facie duty?

• Telling the truth

• Avoiding all laws

• Following societal customs

• Maximizing happiness

How does deontology differ from consequentialism?

• Deontology evaluates actions by rules, not outcomes.

• Deontology is subjective, while consequentialism is objective.

• Deontology focuses on happiness, while consequentialism ignores it.

• Deontology is based on consequences, while consequentialism is based on rules.

Which of these scenarios demonstrates deontological ethics in environmental ethics?

• Recycling to reduce waste regardless of convenience

• Promoting renewable energy for its long-term cost benefits

• Refusing to litter because it's against the law

• Choosing an energy-efficient car to save money

Why does deontology avoid subjectivity?

• It follows set moral rules.

• It depends on weighing outcomes.

• It uses happiness as a guideline.

• It allows individual interpretation.

How does deontology approach moral decision-making?

• By considering personal feelings

• By adhering to moral duties

• By focusing on the results of actions

• By balancing risks and rewards