ETHICS 111 SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION

What is the primary concern of ethics as a field of study?

• Customs and traditions of a culture

• Rules that guide human conduct in terms of right and wrong

• Fashion and etiquette in society

• Scientific descriptions of behavior

Why are rules important in society according to ethics?

• They provide structure and maintain order

• They guarantee financial success

• They remove personal freedom

• They are meant only for children

How does ethics differ from law?

• Ethics is based on morality, while law is based on legal systems

• Ethics is enforced by police, law is not

• Law changes with taste, ethics does not

• Ethics is optional, law is universal

Which of the following best describes the role of rules in ethical living?

• They confuse people’s decisions

• They guide individuals toward proper conduct

• They are only cultural habits

• They are based on personal interests

A classroom rule against cheating is important because:

• It protects fairness and honesty

• It makes exams harder

• It benefits only the teacher

• It prevents students from learning

Why is ethics called a normative science?

• Because it prescribes how people ought to behave

• Because it describes how the brain works

• Because it changes every season

• Because it follows fashion

Why are rules considered essential in human interactions?

• They set boundaries for acceptable behavior

• They remove differences in culture

• They are always based on religion

• They make life predictable only

What makes ethical rules different from ordinary rules?

• They are concerned with human dignity and well-being

• They are enforced by fashion

• They are applied only to school

• They are temporary and optional

A student follows classroom rules not only to avoid punishment but to respect others. This reflects:

• Understanding the moral importance of rules

• Following rules mechanically

• Obedience to fashion

• Avoiding responsibility

Why is it important to study ethics in daily life?

• It helps people make sound moral decisions

• It ensures people follow all traditions

• It removes freedom of choice

• It limits critical thinking