WorksheetsETHICS-MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Ethics is best defined as:
a)
The systematic study of morality
b)
Cultural customs
c)
Personal beliefs about right and wrong
d)
Religious commandments
2.
Morality refers to:
a)
Universal principles
b)
Logical reasoning
c)
Abstract theory
d)
Personal or cultural values
3.
Who is the father of Virtue Ethics?
a)
Socrates
b)
Kant
c)
Aristotle
d)
Confucius
4.
Confucius emphasized which virtue?
a)
Wisdom (Zhi)
b)
Benevolence (Ren)
c)
Justice (Yi)
d)
Filial Piety (Xiao)
5.
Freedom allows humans to act as moral agents.
a)
False
b)
True
6.
Which philosopher developed Deontology?
a)
Mill
b)
Bentham
c)
Aristotle
d)
Kant
7.
Utilitarianism emphasizes:
a)
Consequences
b)
Duties
c)
Character
d)
Laws
8.
Aristotle said virtue lies in the:
a)
Extremes
b)
Categorical imperative
c)
Golden Mean
d)
Maximum pleasure
9.
The principle “the greatest happiness for the greatest number” is central to:
a)
Deontology
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Confucianism
10.
Kant’s ethics is grounded on:
a)
Happiness
b)
Pleasure
c)
Tradition
d)
Duty and universal law
11.
For Confucius, morality is shaped by:
a)
Biology
b)
Family, religion, and culture
c)
Economics alone
d)
Nothing external
12.
Who founded Hedonistic Utilitarianism?
a)
Aristotle
b)
Jeremy Bentham
c)
John Stuart Mill
d)
Immanuel Kant
13.
He qualified the pleasure principle by distinguishing them to higher and lower pleasures?
a)
Jeremy Bentham
b)
Immanuel Kant
c)
Aristotle
d)
John Stuart Mill
14.
Aristotle’s ethics is described as:
a)
Deontological
b)
Teleological
c)
Nihilistic
d)
Consequentialist
15.
“Act only according to that maxim whereby you can will it to be universal law” is from:
a)
Aristotle
b)
Bentham
c)
Kant
d)
Mill
16.
Deontology primarily focuses on:
a)
Duties and obligation
b)
The meaning of moral terms
c)
Outcomes
d)
Golden Mean
17.
Descriptive Ethics involves:
a)
Determining duty
b)
Analyzing logic of moral language
c)
Studying how people behave morally
d)
Seeking pleasure
18.
Utilitarianism is a type of:
a)
Virtue ethics
b)
Deontology
c)
Consequentialism
d)
Situation ethics
19.
For Confucius, moral persons cultivate:
a)
Courage
b)
Justice
c)
Wealth
d)
Benevolence
20.
The Greek word Eudaimonia means:
a)
Human flourishing/happiness
b)
Power
c)
Law
d)
Justice
21.
Utilitarianism is primarily concerned with:
a)
Pleasure
b)
Duties and obligations
c)
Customs
d)
Virtues
22.
“The end justifies the means” belongs to:
a)
Kant
b)
Aristotle
c)
Utilitarianism
d)
Confucius
23.
Kant’s theory is also known as:
a)
Consequentialism
b)
Duty Ethics
c)
Hedonism
d)
Relativism
24.
Mill argued that:
a)
Duties are supreme
b)
Only wealth matters
c)
All pleasures are equal
d)
Intellectual pleasures are higher
25.
Aristotle’s “Golden Mean” is balance between:
a)
Love and hate
b)
Wealth and poverty
c)
Excess and deficiency
d)
Law and freedom
26.
Categorical imperative is attributed to:
a)
Rawls
b)
Mill
c)
Kant
d)
Bentham
27.
Harmony in relationships is emphasized by:
a)
Aristotle
b)
Bentham
c)
Confucius
d)
Kant
28.
Ethics is also known as:
a)
Psychology
b)
Sociology
c)
Political science
d)
Moral philosophy
29.
Utilitarianism seeks primarily:
a)
Happiness and outcomes
b)
Duty
c)
Virtue
d)
Rules
30.
Freedom without responsibility leads to chaos.
a)
False
b)
True
31.
Morality vs Ethics:
a)
Morality = personal/cultural, Ethics = systematic study
b)
Both mean the same
c)
Morality = theory, Ethics = practice
d)
Ethics = religion
32.
For Aristotle, the highest good is:
a)
Wealth
b)
Eudaimonia
c)
Power
d)
Honor
33.
Confucius taught that harmony comes through:
a)
Proper relationships
b)
Consequences
c)
Power
d)
Wealth
34.
Utilitarianism is categorized as:
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Consequentialism
c)
Deontology
d)
Metaethics
35.
Kant believed an action is moral if done:
a)
For pleasure
b)
For fame
c)
Out of duty
d)
For outcomes
36.
Which focuses on character?
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Deontology
d)
Metaethics
37.
Aristotle taught moderation is the key towards a happy and fulfilled life:
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Bentham is most associated with:
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Deontology
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Metaethics
39.
Which philosopher focused on felicific calculus?
a)
Bentham
b)
Aristotle
c)
Mill
d)
Rawls
40.
Kant’s ethics is:
a)
Teleological
b)
Deontological
c)
Consequential
d)
Relativistic
41.
Confucius believed rituals are essential to moral life.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Categorical imperative means:
a)
Follow instincts
b)
Act only on maxims that could be universal
c)
Always pursue pleasure
d)
Follow majority opinion
43.
For Confucius, moral education begins with:
a)
Family relationships
b)
Political structures
c)
Wealth
d)
Laws
44.
Utilitarianism is criticized for:
a)
Ignoring duty and rights
b)
Ignoring outcomes
c)
Ignoring happiness
d)
Ignoring reason
45.
Ethics is systematic reflection on morality.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
For Kant, moral law must be:
a)
Universal and necessary
b)
Flexible and relative
c)
Emotional
d)
Based on happiness
47.
Aristotle’s ethics promotes:
a)
Golden Mean
b)
Consequences
c)
Strict duties
d)
Categorical imperative
48.
Confucian ethics is relational.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
An example of cultivating virtue is:
a)
Practicing courage moderately
b)
Maximizing pleasure
c)
Obeying blindly
d)
Seeking wealth
50.
Mill believed:
a)
Higher pleasures matter more
b)
Lower pleasures are enough
c)
Consequences don’t matter
d)
Duty above all
51.
Kant vs Utilitarianism:
a)
Kant = duty; Utilitarianism = consequences
b)
Both about outcomes
c)
Both about pleasure
d)
Both about moderation
52.
Aristotle believed rules alone ensure virtue.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Confucius emphasized:
a)
Ritual propriety
b)
Profit
c)
Strict law
d)
Rights
54.
Mill argued that:
a)
Intellectual pleasures are higher than physical
b)
All pleasures equal
c)
Duties come first
d)
Power is supreme
55.
Which thinker focused on duties regardless of consequences?
a)
Kant
b)
Aristotle
c)
Mill
d)
Bentham
56.
Aristotle linked ethics with politics.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
Critics say Virtue Ethics can be:
a)
Culturally relative
b)
Too rigid
c)
Too consequentialist
d)
Overly universal
58.
Kant emphasized acting from:
a)
Duty
b)
Emotion
c)
Happiness
d)
Pressure
59.
Utilitarianism evaluates actions by:
a)
Duty
b)
Motives
c)
Consequences
d)
Traditions
60.
Confucius taught self-cultivation is moral development.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
A student tells the truth despite punishment looking at the act as his moral obligation. Which theory best applies?
a)
Deontology
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Relativism
62.
A teacher mentors a cheater to build honesty. Which theory applies?
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Virtue Ethics
c)
Deontology
d)
Nihilism
63.
A city builds a park instead of a mall for the greater good. Which theory applies?
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Deontology
c)
Utilitarianism
d)
Justice
64.
A doctor refuses mercy killing because law forbids it. Which theory applies?
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Virtue Ethics
c)
Environmental Ethics
d)
Deontology
65.
A student resisted her classmate’s offer to copy her project believing that such act is morally wrong. Which ethics applies?
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Environmental Ethics
c)
Deontology
d)
Utilitarianism
66.
A maxim that all must follow is Kant’s:
a)
Golden Mean
b)
Principle of utility
c)
Categorical Imperative
d)
Doctrine of mean
67.
A student balances study and leisure. Which theory applies?
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Deontology
d)
Justice
68.
Legislature has the duty to craft laws with the intention of providing the greatest benefit for all:
a)
Deontology
b)
Virtue Ethics
c)
Confucianism
d)
Utilitarianism
69.
The investigation on the anomalous flood control projects are everyone’s concern because it’s our duty and obligation to uphold justice at all times:
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Deontology
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Relativism
70.
Acting with integrity and courage shows:
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Deontology
71.
Choosing community health over luxury mall reflects:
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Deontology
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Legalism
72.
Respecting rules regardless of outcome reflects:
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Deontology
d)
Situation Ethics
73.
Developing character through moderation reflects:
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Virtue Ethics
c)
Deontology
d)
Relativism
74.
Sacrificing profit for community welfare reflects:
a)
Confucianism
b)
Deontology
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Utilitarianism
75.
Following rules universally reflects:
a)
Deontology
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Relativism
76.
Sacrificing one’s desire for majority benefit reflects:
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Confucianism
c)
Utilitarianism
d)
Justice
77.
Telling the truth even if the outcome could yield to negative outcome reflects:
a)
Utilitarianism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Virtue Ethics
d)
Deontology
78.
Acting with benevolence and harmony reflects:
a)
Aristotelian Ethics
b)
Confucian Ethics
c)
Kantian Ethics
d)
Virtue Ethics
79.
Reducing poverty to maximize happiness is:
a)
Deontology
b)
Virtue Ethics
c)
Utilitarianism
d)
Confucianism
80.
Cultivating virtues to achieve flourishing is:
a)
Virtue Ethics
b)
Utilitarianism
c)
Deontology
d)
Relativism
81.
A class mayor has been asked by classmates to request their professor to hold an online class in the afternoon since all preceding classes are online. However, the professor prefers onsite classes, and university rules state that onsite is the default mode. Using the principle of utilitarianism, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Respect the professor’s preference and follow the university rule.
b)
Ignore the classmates’ request and let the professor decide alone.
c)
Request the professor for an online class, as it will benefit most students.
d)
Organize a petition to abolish the onsite requirement entirely.
82.
A student leader discovers that some funds from the student council were misused. Reporting it might cause scandal and distrust in the organization. Using Kant’s deontological ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Report the misuse because honesty is a duty regardless of the outcome.
b)
Keep silent to protect the organization’s reputation.
c)
Use the money for a future project to cover up the misuse.
d)
Privately confront the treasurer but avoid making it public.
83.
A teacher learns that one of her students cheated on an exam but the student is usually hardworking and was going through personal struggles. Using virtue ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Fail the student automatically, since cheating violates rules.
b)
Punish the student but also mentor him to develop honesty and responsibility.
c)
Ignore the cheating for now, since the student is usually honest.
d)
Announce the cheating publicly to discourage others.
84.
A university is considering cutting down a small forest inside campus to expand parking space. Using environmental ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Cut down the forest to meet immediate student needs.
b)
Balance the need for parking with sustainability by preserving most of the forest.
c)
Ignore environmental concerns and prioritize institutional income.
d)
Postpone expansion until a more eco-friendly solution is found.
85.
A professor is asked by his students to give a re-exam for those who failed. Granting this might appear unfair to those who studied hard and passed. Using the principle of justice and fairness, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Refuse the request for re-exam to maintain fairness for those who passed.
b)
Allow everyone, including those who passed, to take the re-exam.
c)
Give only the failing students another chance out of mercy.
d)
Ignore the request entirely and let grades remain as they are.
86.
A tourism operator is pressured to increase profits by reducing wages for local tour guides. Using utilitarian ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Cut wages because it increases company profit.
b)
Avoid making any changes to prevent conflict.
c)
Hire cheaper workers from outside the community.
d)
Maintain fair wages to support long-term community happiness.
87.
A computer science student is tempted to copy a programming project from a classmate to save time. Using Kantian ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Copy the project secretly since no one will know.
b)
Pay someone else to do the project.
c)
Do the project honestly, because plagiarism cannot be universalized.
d)
Ignore the project entirely and accept a failing grade.
88.
A student is torn between attending a close friend’s birthday party and studying for a major exam the next day. Using Aristotle’s virtue ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Study the whole day and ignore the party entirely.
b)
Go to the party all night and risk failing the exam.
c)
Balance by attending the party briefly, then study afterwards.
d)
Skip the exam since friendship is more important.
89.
A school cafeteria considers replacing cheap plastic utensils with biodegradable ones that cost more. Using environmental utilitarianism, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Continue using plastics to keep prices low for students.
b)
Switch to biodegradable utensils for long-term environmental benefit.
c)
Use both options depending on convenience.
d)
Ignore environmental concerns to maximize income.
90.
A professor discovers that his colleague falsified research data to publish in a high-ranking journal. Using deontological ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Keep quiet to protect the department’s reputation.
b)
Encourage the colleague to retract the paper privately.
c)
Forgive the colleague since it benefits the university ranking.
d)
Report the misconduct because truth-telling is a duty.
91.
A student decides whether to volunteer for a charity event or spend the weekend on personal leisure. Using utilitarian ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Volunteer because it benefits more people overall.
b)
Choose leisure since it provides personal happiness.
c)
Avoid both options to stay neutral.
d)
Do leisure and volunteer only if convenient.
92.
A tourism manager must choose between building a resort on a sacred cultural site or preserving the site for future generations. Using virtue ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Build the resort because it maximizes profit.
b)
Protect the site to show respect and cultivate integrity.
c)
Build only a partial resort with compromises.
d)
Ignore cultural concerns to meet tourist demand.
93.
A dean must decide whether to expel a student who violated rules, even though the student’s family is influential. Using Kantian deontology, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Ignore the violation because of family influence.
b)
Enforce the rules fairly because duty requires consistency.
c)
Forgive the student to avoid negative publicity.
d)
Delay punishment until after graduation.
94.
A group of students wants to skip their NSTP community service and just submit fabricated reports. Using Confucian ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Submit fake reports since others are doing it too.
b)
Pay someone else to do the service.
c)
Avoid the program entirely.
d)
Participate sincerely to cultivate benevolence (Ren) and harmony.
95.
A computer programmer is asked to create software that invades user privacy. Using deontological ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Accept the project because it pays well.
b)
Refuse because it violates the duty to respect privacy.
c)
Modify the project quietly without informing the employer.
d)
Ignore ethical concerns and just follow orders.
96.
A teacher has to decide whether to allow students to use AI tools for assignments. Using virtue ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Allow unrestricted AI use since it is convenient.
b)
Ban AI tools entirely because they are risky.
c)
Allow AI but teach students to use it responsibly with honesty.
d)
Ignore the issue and let students decide on their own.
97.
A barangay council considers cutting health funds to build a new basketball court. Using utilitarian ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Prioritize health funds because they benefit more people.
b)
Build the basketball court for entertainment.
c)
Divide the budget equally between both projects.
d)
Avoid deciding until pressured.
98.
A teacher is pressured to pass all students to maintain the school’s reputation, even if some failed. Using the principle of justice and fairness, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Pass everyone to keep a good reputation.
b)
Fail those who deserve it, since fairness requires equal treatment.
c)
Pass only influential students.
d)
Delay releasing grades until pressured.
99.
A tourism officer is offered a bribe to approve a harmful development project. Using virtue ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Accept the bribe for personal gain.
b)
Reject the bribe because integrity and honesty are virtues.
c)
Accept the bribe but secretly report it later.
d)
Pretend not to notice and stay neutral.
100.
A school board must choose between raising tuition fees to improve facilities or keeping tuition low to remain accessible to poor students. Using utilitarian ethics, which is the best thing to do?
a)
Raise tuition immediately to improve facilities.
b)
Ignore the issue and leave tuition unchanged.
c)
Raise tuition but only for upper-year students.
d)
Keep tuition low to benefit more students overall.
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