utilitarianism quiz

.Utilitarianism says an action is good when it?

• A. Follows rules

• B. Makes the teacher happy

• C. Produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number

• D. Avoids punishment

Who is the founder of Utilitarianism?

• A. Plato

• B. Aristotle
  

• C. Jeremy Bentham
  

• D. Socrates

Utilitarianism focuses on the:

• A. Motive
  

• B. Rules

• C. Consequences
  

• D. Emotions

Ethics helps people decide

• A. Scientific facts

• B. What is right or wrong

• C. Weather conditions

• D. Government laws

According to Bentham, people naturally seek:

• A. Power

• B. Money

• C. Pleasure

• D. Fame

A school principal has a limited budget. She must decide whether to buy new sports equipment for 20 athletes or learning materials that will benefit 200 students.

Question: According to utilitarianism, what is the most ethical decision?

• A. Buy sports equipment because athletes represent the school.

• B. Buy learning materials because more students will benefit.

• C. Divide the money equally between both groups.
  

• D. Let the athletes decide what to do with the money.

During a community event, there is only enough food to feed 50 people, but 100 people are attending.

Question: Which action best reflects utilitarian thinking?

• A. Give the food only to the event organizers.

• B. Allow people to compete for the food.
  

• C. Distribute the food equally so everyone receives a small portion.

• D. Save the food for future events.

A teacher plans an activity. One student dislikes group work, but most students learn better when working in groups.

Question: What would a utilitarian likely recommend?

• A. Cancel group work to satisfy the unhappy student.

• B. Continue group work because it benefits the majority.

• C. Stop the activity completely.

• D. Let each student choose their own activity,

A student finds a wallet containing money and identification. If the wallet is returned, the owner will avoid serious financial problems.

Question: From a utilitarian perspective, what is the best action?

• A. Keep the money because the finder needs it.
  

• B. Ignore the wallet and walk away.
  

• C. Return the wallet because it prevents greater harm to the owner.

• D. Give the money to friends.

A school introduces a new rule requiring students to wear IDs for safety. Some students find it inconvenient, but the rule helps improve security for everyone.

Question: How would utilitarianism evaluate this rule?

• A. The rule is wrong because some students dislike it.
  

• B. The rule is good because it increases safety for many students.

• C. The rule should be removed immediately.
  

• D. The rule should only apply to teachers.