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Ethics Quiz (15 Questions)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following best defines ethics?

a)

A. A set of laws enforced by government

b)

B. Moral principles that guide behavior

c)

C. Traditions passed through culture

d)

D. Rules created by organizations

2.

If an employee witnesses a coworker stealing supplies, the ethical response is to:

a)

Ignore it since it's not your problem

b)

Join in so you're not singled out

c)

Report it to the appropriate authority

d)

Warn the coworker privately but take no further action

3.

The principle of confidentiality requires:

a)

Sharing private information with trusted friends

b)

Never discussing work outside the office

c)

Protecting sensitive information unless legally required to disclose it

d)

Keeping secrets to gain personal advantage

4.

Which ethical theory focuses on the consequences of actions to determine right and wrong?

a)

Deontology

b)

Utilitarianism

c)

Virtue Ethics

d)

Relativism

5.

Accepting gifts from a vendor in exchange for favorable treatment is an example of:

a)

Transparency

b)

Fairness

c)

Conflict of interest

d)

Loyalty

6.

An ethical leader should prioritize:

a)

Profit over everything

b)

Treating employees with respect and fairness

c)

Hiding information from stakeholders

d)

Avoiding difficult decisions

7.

Which of these is an example of whistleblowing?

a)

Following all company rules

b)

Reporting illegal activity within your organization

c)

Working overtime without pay

d)

Negotiating for higher wages

8.

The phrase “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” best represents:

a)

The Golden Rule

b)

Relativism

9.

A student copying another's test answers is engaging in:

a)

Academic integrity

b)

Cheating

c)

Teamwork

d)

Responsibility

10.

Which of the following actions demonstrates integrity?

a)

Taking credit for someone else's work

b)

Admitting mistakes openly and fixing them

c)

Hiding errors to protect your reputation

d)

Changing results to please a client

11.

Which ethical approach emphasizes following universal duties and rules, regardless of outcomes?

a)

Utilitarianism

b)

Virtue Ethics

c)

Deontology

d)

Pragmatism

12.

A company that avoids polluting local rivers is practicing:

a)

Legal compliance only

b)

Corporate Social Responsibility

c)

Insider trading

d)

Profit maximization

13.

Which of these is an ethical dilemma?

a)

Choosing between two job offers

b)

Deciding whether to lie to protect a friend or tell the truth and risk losing them

c)

Picking which restaurant to eat at

d)

Deciding which class to attend first

14.

Bribery is considered unethical because it:

a)

Increases transparency

b)

Promotes fairness

c)

Undermines trust and justice

d)

Creates efficiency in decision-making

15.

Ethical decision-making often involves balancing:

a)

Speed and accuracy

b)

Personal gain and moral responsibility

c)

Legal rules and efficiency

d)

Popularity and ambition