P1 Quiz: GEN 006 (Ethics)

NAME ( LN, FN, M.I)

STUDENT NUMBER

YEAR AND BLOCK

• BSCRIM2-06
• BSTM2-01
• BSTM2-02
• BSTM2-03
• BSTM2-04

You found a wallet full of cash and identification cards. You know the owner. What ethical principle should guide your action?

• A. Do what benefits you the most
• B. Return it because it’s the honest thing to do
• C. Ignore it and walk away
• D. Post it on social media for fun

A nurse refuses to lie to a patient about their condition, even though it may cause emotional distress, because she believes honesty is a professional obligation. Which ethical theory does her action reflect?

• A. Deontology
• B. Virtue Ethics
• C. Utilitarianism
• D. Moral Absolutism

A police officer chooses not to accept a bribe because doing so would compromise his integrity, even if no one finds out. What moral principle is guiding his action?

• A. Fear of punishment
• B. Virtue of honesty
• C. Obedience to law
• D. Ethical relativism

A student cheats in an online quiz because “everyone else does it,” and they feel pressured to keep up. This reflects a failure in which ethical component?

• A. Moral principle
• B. Cultural belief
• C. Ethical theory
• D. Ethical decision-making

What is the best description of human nature?

• A. A set of cultural practices and beliefs
• B. The physical appearance of a person
• C. The union of body and soul with biological, psychological, and rational powers
• D. Only the spiritual soul of man

What distinguishes man as a moral being?

• A. His wealth and power
• B. His ability to make others follow rules
• C.His physical appearance
• D. His ability to discern good from evil and take responsibility for actions

Which of the following is an example of a rational power?

• A. Understanding and willing
• B. Walking
• C. Eating
• D. Crying