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SP 101: Social Issues and Professional Practices - Prelim Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main focus of Ethics?

a)

A. Following a set of laws

b)

B. Reasoning to make choices aligned with conscience

c)

C. Maximizing personal profit

2.

Which ethical approach judges an action's morality solely by its consequences or outcome?

a)

Deontological

b)

Rights-Based

c)

Teleological (Utilitarianism)

3.

Which philosopher is primarily associated with Duty-based Ethics (a type of Deontological approach)?

a)

A. John Stuart Mill

b)

B. Immanuel Kant

c)

C. John Locke

4.

The "It Depends" theory, which suggests there are no universal moral principles, is known as:

a)

A. Ethical Egoism

b)

B. Ethical Relativism

c)

C. Divine Command Theory

5.

What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics for professionals?

a)

Specific rules for an employee's actions (e.g., dress code)

b)

Guiding principles based on an organization's values

c)

A list of punishments for breaking the law

6.

Which type of Code of Ethics focuses on a company's guiding philosophy and shared values?

a)

Compliance-Based

b)

Value-Based

c)

Profession-Specific

7.

What is the difference between a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct?

a)

A. Ethics are rules; Conduct are principles.

b)

B. Ethics are guiding principles; Conduct are specific rules for action.

c)

C. There is no practical difference between the two.

8.

Which of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics relates to not taking ownership of others' digital creations?

a)

A. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization.

b)

B. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

c)

C. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

9.

Information Privacy is defined as the right to control how what is shared?

a)

Company secrets

b)

Personal information

c)

Public records

10.

Which common type of privacy issue involves websites storing small files on a user's computer to track activity?

a)

A. Electronic Surveillance

b)

B. Workplace Monitoring

c)

C. Cookies and Spyware

11.

The ethical approach that focuses on universal duties and rules, stating that consequences do not matter.

a)

DEONTOLOGICAL

b)

UTILITARIANISM

c)

VIRTUE ETHICS

d)

RELATIVISM

12.

The ethical framework that argues a person should only act in their own self-interest.

a)

ETHICAL EGOISM

b)

UTILITARIANISM

c)

DEONTOLOGY

d)

ALTRUISM

13.

The specific type of ethical relativism that observes that moral beliefs vary by culture.

a)

CULTURAL RELATIVISM

b)

MORAL ABSOLUTISM

c)

DIVINE COMMAND THEORY

d)

ETHICAL EGOISM

14.

The formal document that details specific rules for an employee's actions (e.g., punctuality, dress code).

a)

CODE OF CONDUCT

b)

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

c)

PAYROLL STATEMENT

d)

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

15.

The core principle for IT professionals, according to the Filipino IT Code of Ethics, which states: "I will use my special knowledge and skills for the benefit of the ______."

a)

SOCIETY

b)

COMPANY

c)

GOVERNMENT

d)

SELF

16.

A type of privacy issue that involves the monitoring of employees while they are at work.

a)

WORKPLACE MONITORING

b)

IDENTITY THEFT

c)

PHISHING

d)

DATA ENCRYPTION

17.

The name for the principle that states: "Act only in a way that your action could become a universal law."

a)

CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE

b)

UTILITARIAN PRINCIPLE

c)

PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE EFFECT

d)

PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY

18.

The ethical framework that is based on the tradition of Locke and Hobbes and focuses on upholding an individual's entitlements.

a)

RIGHTS-BASED

b)

UTILITARIANISM

c)

VIRTUE ETHICS

d)

CARE ETHICS

19.

A type of privacy issue that involves the monitoring of communications and activities, often by government agencies or other entities.

a)

ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE

b)

DATA ENCRYPTION

c)

PASSWORD MANAGEMENT

d)

DIGITAL SIGNATURE

20.

The ethical approach, advocated by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, whose goal is maximizing positive consequences for as many people as possible.

a)

UTILITARIANISM

b)

DEONTOLOGY

c)

VIRTUE ETHICS

d)

ETHICAL EGOISM

21.

Test III. TRUE OR FALSE. Instruction: Write right if the statement is correct; otherwise, write wrong. (2pts each, 20 items, Total: 40pts) 1. Ethics is the reasoning we do to make choices that align with our conscience.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Computer ethics applies ethical principles specifically to issues raised by technology.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The Teleological approach is sometimes called Utilitarianism.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The Deontological approach focuses on the consequences of an action.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Ethical Egoism is an ethical framework based on God's commands.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The Rights-Based Ethics tradition is based on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The three types of Ethical Relativism include Cultural, Descriptive, and Normative.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Normative Ethical Relativism is the belief that there are no universal moral truths.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

A Code of Ethics is generally more concerned with values and principles than specific rules.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

A Compliance-Based Code of Ethics is a guiding philosophy that focuses on shared values.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

The core principles for IT professionals do not include promoting public understanding of the profession.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

One of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics is: "Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness."

a)

True

b)

False

33.

One of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics is: "Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid."

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The term Privacy is the right to be left alone and free from unwanted intrusion.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Technological advancements have made it more difficult to find and share personal information.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The statement that "Privacy continues to diminish as technology progresses" is a current concern in the digital age.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Spyware is listed as one of the common types of privacy issues.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Workplace Monitoring only applies to government employees and not to private companies.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics are primarily focused on hardware usage rather than ethical behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The Code of Conduct is concerned with specific rules for an organization's values, mission, and professional standards.

a)

True

b)

False