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WorksheetsSP 101: Social Issues and Professional Practices - Prelim Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main focus of Ethics?
A. Following a set of laws
B. Reasoning to make choices aligned with conscience
C. Maximizing personal profit
Which ethical approach judges an action's morality solely by its consequences or outcome?
Deontological
Rights-Based
Teleological (Utilitarianism)
Which philosopher is primarily associated with Duty-based Ethics (a type of Deontological approach)?
A. John Stuart Mill
B. Immanuel Kant
C. John Locke
The "It Depends" theory, which suggests there are no universal moral principles, is known as:
A. Ethical Egoism
B. Ethical Relativism
C. Divine Command Theory
What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics for professionals?
Specific rules for an employee's actions (e.g., dress code)
Guiding principles based on an organization's values
A list of punishments for breaking the law
Which type of Code of Ethics focuses on a company's guiding philosophy and shared values?
Compliance-Based
Value-Based
Profession-Specific
What is the difference between a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct?
A. Ethics are rules; Conduct are principles.
B. Ethics are guiding principles; Conduct are specific rules for action.
C. There is no practical difference between the two.
Which of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics relates to not taking ownership of others' digital creations?
A. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization.
B. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
C. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Information Privacy is defined as the right to control how what is shared?
Company secrets
Personal information
Public records
Which common type of privacy issue involves websites storing small files on a user's computer to track activity?
A. Electronic Surveillance
B. Workplace Monitoring
C. Cookies and Spyware
The ethical approach that focuses on universal duties and rules, stating that consequences do not matter.
DEONTOLOGICAL
UTILITARIANISM
VIRTUE ETHICS
RELATIVISM
The ethical framework that argues a person should only act in their own self-interest.
ETHICAL EGOISM
UTILITARIANISM
DEONTOLOGY
ALTRUISM
The specific type of ethical relativism that observes that moral beliefs vary by culture.
CULTURAL RELATIVISM
MORAL ABSOLUTISM
DIVINE COMMAND THEORY
ETHICAL EGOISM
The formal document that details specific rules for an employee's actions (e.g., punctuality, dress code).
CODE OF CONDUCT
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
PAYROLL STATEMENT
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
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 ______."
SOCIETY
COMPANY
GOVERNMENT
SELF
A type of privacy issue that involves the monitoring of employees while they are at work.
WORKPLACE MONITORING
IDENTITY THEFT
PHISHING
DATA ENCRYPTION
The name for the principle that states: "Act only in a way that your action could become a universal law."
CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE
UTILITARIAN PRINCIPLE
PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE EFFECT
PRINCIPLE OF UTILITY
The ethical framework that is based on the tradition of Locke and Hobbes and focuses on upholding an individual's entitlements.
RIGHTS-BASED
UTILITARIANISM
VIRTUE ETHICS
CARE ETHICS
A type of privacy issue that involves the monitoring of communications and activities, often by government agencies or other entities.
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
DATA ENCRYPTION
PASSWORD MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL SIGNATURE
The ethical approach, advocated by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, whose goal is maximizing positive consequences for as many people as possible.
UTILITARIANISM
DEONTOLOGY
VIRTUE ETHICS
ETHICAL EGOISM
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.
True
False
Computer ethics applies ethical principles specifically to issues raised by technology.
True
False
The Teleological approach is sometimes called Utilitarianism.
True
False
The Deontological approach focuses on the consequences of an action.
True
False
Ethical Egoism is an ethical framework based on God's commands.
True
False
The Rights-Based Ethics tradition is based on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
True
False
The three types of Ethical Relativism include Cultural, Descriptive, and Normative.
True
False
Normative Ethical Relativism is the belief that there are no universal moral truths.
True
False
A Code of Ethics is generally more concerned with values and principles than specific rules.
True
False
A Compliance-Based Code of Ethics is a guiding philosophy that focuses on shared values.
True
False
The core principles for IT professionals do not include promoting public understanding of the profession.
True
False
One of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics is: "Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness."
True
False
One of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics is: "Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid."
True
False
The term Privacy is the right to be left alone and free from unwanted intrusion.
True
False
Technological advancements have made it more difficult to find and share personal information.
True
False
The statement that "Privacy continues to diminish as technology progresses" is a current concern in the digital age.
True
False
Spyware is listed as one of the common types of privacy issues.
True
False
Workplace Monitoring only applies to government employees and not to private companies.
True
False
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics are primarily focused on hardware usage rather than ethical behavior.
True
False
The Code of Conduct is concerned with specific rules for an organization's values, mission, and professional standards.
True
False
