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Ethics

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?
a)
Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior.
b)
Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.
c)
Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.
d)
Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.
2.

Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?

a)

Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior.

b)

Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.

c)

Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.

d)

Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.

3.

What is the definition of moral dilemma?

a)

a situation in which an easy choice has to be made between two courses of action

b)

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails going beyond the bounds of a moral principle

c)

a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do

d)

a difficult situation or problem.

4.

1. Filipinos in different communities have preserved their ancient beliefs despite Spanish and American cultural influence.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

1. “Hindi labis, hindi kulang, katamtaman lang” is similar to the Confucian and Buddhist “doctrine of the Middle.”

a)

True

b)

False

6.

See this image as a Pizza or a Cake. If its distribution solely depends upon you, how will you distribute it?

a)

50-50

b)

60-40

c)

80-20

d)

100-0

7.

Trolley Problem No. 1 - (Observe the picture) Imagine you are the person controlling the lever of the trolley, on which track would you let the trolley go? On one track there are five people (All Family Members) and on the other track there is one person who is the President of a State. (Forget how they are there and other conditions. They cannot escape and neither the trolley can be stopped. Decide!!!

a)

Let 5 People Die and Save 1 Person

b)

Let 1 Person Die and Save 5 People

8.

Trolley Problem No. 2 - (Observe the picture) Imagine you are the person controlling the lever of the trolley, on which track would you let the trolley go? On one track there are five people (All were former criminals and have done their time in prison and are now free) and on the other track there is one person who is a pious religious person. (Forget how they are there and other conditions. They cannot escape and neither the trolley can be stopped. Decide!!!

a)

Let 5 People Die and Save 1 Person

b)

Let 1 Person Die and Save 5 People

9.

Ethical and Moral Dilemma - (Observe the picture) Imagine you are a surgeon. The situation is that on one side there are five people lying on different ICU beds who require one different vital organ each. On another side there is a patient on the ICU bed who has just suffered a major cardiac arrest and is lying unconscious. The situation is that the person suffering from the heart condition has all 5 vital organs in good conditions which can be given to other five patients and they will survive and live a good life. What would you do as a surgeon? The five patients will die in next ten hours and the cardiac patient will die in twelve hours. (No extra conditions) Decide!!!

a)

Not Do Anything

b)

Save 5 People and take 5 organs from 1 person

c)

Save 1 Person and let the other 5 die

10.

All the structures in the world suffer from some kind of inequality, whether social, economical, political etc. Do you believe that such inequalities are just?

a)

YES

b)

NO

11.

Is being rich (accumulation of wealth and resources by few) ethical?

a)

YES

b)

NO

12.

We witness many forms of economic crime happening in the society. Robbery, Fraud, Scam, Syphoning of Wealth etc. Is the criminal resonsible for such crimes or the society is responsible for creating such a situation where a person has to become criminal?

a)

Criminal Responsible

b)

Society Responsible

13.

Which of the following is usually considered unethical?

a)

punching someone you are angry with

b)

fighting someone in a boxing match

c)

punching a robber who's robbing an old woman

d)

punching a wall when you are angry

14.

Holden’s group gets a low grade on a project because he didn’t complete his share of the work. He owns up to his mistake and apologizes. Holden is demonstrating

a)

trust.

b)

rule of law.

c)

viability.

d)

accountability.

15.

You make sure everyone working on your group project has an equal share of the work because you care about the ethical principle of

a)

rule of law.

b)

justice.

c)

accountability.

d)

transparency.

16.
Mr. Ames has many family members that visit him in the hospital and are involved in his care. Which family members can discuss Mr. Ames’ medical information with the health care team?
 
a)
All family members
 
b)
Immediate family members
 
c)
Mr. Ames’ children
 
d)
Those given permission
17.

Which of the following is an ethical issue:

a)

Deciding whether to have French fries or a salad

b)

Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

c)

Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

d)

Choosing which movie to see this weekend

18.

Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.

a)

realistic and unrealistic

b)

enjoyable and unpleasant

c)

beneficial and non-beneficial

d)

right and wrong

19.

At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

a)

viability.

b)

integrity.

c)

transparency.

d)

rule of law.

20.

At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

a)

viability.

b)

integrity.

c)

transparency.

d)

rule of law.

21.

The word ethics is derived from latin "ethos" which means morality.

a)

False

b)

True

22.

It refers to the quality of goodness and badness in human act.

a)

Moral Act

b)

Morality

c)

Character

d)

Ethical

23.

It is a complex situation that often involves an apparent mental conflict between moral imperative, in which to obey one would result in transgressing another.

a)

Immoral act/s

b)

Determinism

c)

Moral Dilemma

d)

Systematic/structural Dilemma

24.

A type of dilemma that involves conflicts between two (or more) moral requirements, and neither is overridden. This is not simply because the agent does not know which requirements is stronger; neither is.

a)

Epistemic Dilemma

b)

Self-imposed Dilemma

c)

Ontological Dilemma

d)

Organizational Dilemma

25.

Basic examples of moral standards include rules of etiquette, fashion standards, rules in games and various house rules.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A person encounters a moral problem when the problem injuncts him of moral experience.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

They are values that correspond more appropriately to the spiritual acts of love and hatred.

a)

Sensory Value

b)

Spiritual Value

c)

Vital Value

d)

Holy and the Unholy Value

28.

The basic choice is, then, the cause of one's basic stance, theri giving one a new overall moral orientation or direction and to life.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Moral dilemmas arise even in professional work.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Refers to a situation in which a tough choice has to be made between two or more options, especially more or less equally undesirable ones.

(a)