ETHICS SEMI-FINAL EXAM
ETHICS SEMI-FINAL EXAM
DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided.
__1. It refers to the matters such as the good thing that we should pursue and the bad thing that we should
avoid. a. Aesthetics b. philosophy c. technique d. ethics
__2. Is the quality of goodness and badness in human acts?
a. Philosophy b. morality c. philosophy d. ethics
__3. Who is considered as the father of ethics?
a. Plato b. Aristotle c. Socrates d. St. Thomas Aquinas
__4. Are those what are done with full knowledge and full willingness or deliberation or both are termed
acts of women and men. a. Morality b. human acts c. ethics d. law
__5. His work is widely considered one of the most important historical philosophical and had impact
upon the European Middle Ages.
a. Aristotle b. Plato c. Socrates d. St. Thomas Aquinas
a. __6. It is defined as rule of action that are created and enforced through social and government
institution to regulate behavior? a. Morality b. law c. state d. philosophy
__7. Defined as lack of sense or intelligence.
a. Stupid b. fool c. imbecilic d. idiot
__8. He was an Italian philosopher and theologian during the medieval period.
a. Aristotle b. Plato c. Socrates d. St. Thomas Aquinas
__9. It means man made laws, created by men/women, governments and responsive to the needs of the
state. a. Positive law b. negative law c. divine law d. constitution
__10. It forbids or suppress the rights of a person
a. State law b. natural law c. negative law d. moral law
__11. It is set of universal rules that governs or determines what is good and wrong.
a. Positive law b. negative law c. moral law d. divine law
__12. The law of religion and faith with the concept of sin and salvation.
a. Moral law b. state law c. divine law d. natural law
__13. Is a law being addressed to objects which have no power to disobey.
a. Natural law b. state law c. divine law d. physical law
__14. It is an element of determining morality that is to judge the morality of human act.
a. The act itself b. purpose or end c. circumstances d. law
__15. The conditions connected with/or relevant to an event or action
a. The act itself b. purpose or end c. circumstances d. law
__16. One is term between choosing one of two goods or choosing between the lesser of two evils
a. Moral decision b. moral dilemma c. moral issue d. moral judgement
__17. When a person is an observer who makes an assessment on the actions or behavior of someone,
she/ he is making a _______?
a. Moral decision b. moral dilemma c. moral issue d. moral judgement
__18. When one is placed in a situation and confronted by the choice of what act to perform?
a. Moral decision b. moral judgement c. moral issue d. moral dilemma
__19. Philosophy comes from the Greek word ________ and ________.
a. Pia and Sopia b. Philia and Sophie c. Philia and Sophia d. Pia and Sophia
__20. A situation that calls for moral valuation
a. Moral decision b. moral issue c. moral dilemma d. moral judgement
__21. Always say thank you when someone does a kindness to you.
a. moral decision b. etiquette c. moral judgement
__22. You’re walking through a store and see a wallet lying on the floor. Are you going to claim it or turn
it over to a store security.
a. moral dilemma b. moral decision c. moral issue
__23. Excuse yourself if you burp, sneeze, cough or fart. Best excuse yourself and step away.
a. moral decision b. moral judgement c. etiquette
__24. Fanny and her classmates are assigned by their teacher to buy Christmas party gifts. Her
classmates keep complimentary gift and ask Fanny not to tell to the teacher. Fanny eventually agreed.
a. Moral decision b. moral issue c. moral dilemma
__25. Identify yourself when making a phone call to someone not a close friend or relative.
a. Moral decision b. moral issue c. moral dilemma
__26. You are driving a car in a fog and you lost your brake. Suddenly there are five people standing in
your lane. There is one person standing in the other lane. Should you swerve and hit the one person.
a. moral dilemma b. moral decision c. moral issue
__27. Should I get a job or rob a people?
a. moral dilemma b. moral decision c. moral issue
__28. She is a bad woman for having two kids with two fathers.
a. moral dilemma b. moral decision c. moral issue
__29. Sitting and acting like a fine lady while having a dinner in a fine dining restaurant.
a. moral decision b. moral judgement c. etiquette
__30. He is a bad student for cheating in an exam.
a. moral dilemma b. moral decision c. moral issue
__31. It is the ethical framework that is concerned with understanding the good as a matter of developing
the virtuous character of a person.
a. Virtue Ethics b. Moral decision c. Virtue Standard
__32. Who was the student of Aristotle?
a. Plato b. Alexander the great c. Socrates
__33. Every species has its own role in the universe.
a. Proper Functionb. Practical Wisdom c. Virtue as excellence
__34. For Aristotle, the ultimate end of all human actions is______.
a. Sadness b. Courageous c. Happiness
__35. What is the definition of ethics?
a. A set of moral principles that guide behavior
b. The study of right and wrong in human conduct
c. An individual's personal code of values
d. All of the above
__36. Which ethical theory states that an action should be judged based on its consequences?
a. Utilitarianism b. Deontology c. Virtue Ethics d. None of the Above
__37. According to Kantian ethics, what is a person obligated to do when faced with a moral dilemma?
a. Follow their conscience regardless if it leads them astray from societal norms
b. Act according to universal laws
c. Do whatever will bring about the most pleasure for everyone involved
d. Make decisions based on their own self-interests
__38. 4. What is meta-ethics?
a. The study of moral values and principles b. The study of the nature of morality
c. The application of ethical theories to real world situations
d. A branch of philosophy that examines the foundations and implications of ethical concepts
__39. According to utilitarianism, what should be our primary goal when making decisions about how we
ought to act?
a. Maximize pleasure for ourselves
b. Minimize pain for everyone involved
c. Achieve a balance between pleasure and pain
d. Follow universal laws
__40. How does virtue ethics differ from other forms of normative ethics?
a. It focuses on individual character traits rather than actions or consequences
b. It emphasizes following rules instead of considering context
c. It relies heavily on intuition rather than reason
d. It rejects all notions of right and wrong
__41. 8. What is deontology?
a. A theory of ethics based on the idea that actions should be judged according to their consequences
b. A theory of ethics based on the idea that actions are right or wrong in themselves, regardless of any
consequence
c. A theory of morality which states that all people must act in accordance with a set code of conduct
d. None of the above
__42. According to deontological theories, what is more important than achieving good outcomes?
a. Following rules and regulations b. Acting out one's own moral beliefs
c. Doing whatever it takes to get results d. Allowing others to make decisions for you
__43. Which philosopher developed an influential version of deontology known as Kantianism?
a. Plato b. Immanuel Kant c. Aristotle d. Socrates
__44. What is the definition of consequentialism?
a. The belief that actions should be judged by their consequences
b. The belief that morality depends on context and situation
c. The belief that moral decisions must follow a set of rules
d. The belief that all people are equal in terms of rights and responsibilities
__45. Which philosopher first proposed the idea of consequentialism?
a. Plato b. Aristotle c. John Stuart Mill d. Immanuel Kant
__46. According to utilitarianism, what is the best way to determine if an action is right or wrong?
a. By looking at its potential for pleasure or pain
b. By considering how it affects everyone involved
c. By examining whether it follows a certain code of conduct
d. By evaluating its long-term effects
__47. How does rule utilitarianism differ from act utilitarianism?
a. Rule utilitarians believe in following strict codes while act utilitarians focus on individual cases
b. Rule utilitarians prioritize short-term outcomes while act utilitarians prioritize long-term outcomes
c. Rule utilitarians emphasize fairness while act utilitarians emphasize efficiency
d. Rule Utilitarianists considers intentions more important than results whereas Act Utilitarianists do not
__48. What is virtue theory?
a. A moral system based on the idea of doing what is right and avoiding wrong actions
b. An ethical framework that emphasizes individual autonomy in decision-making
c. A philosophical approach to understanding human behavior by examining motivations and intentions
d. A method for evaluating a person's character through their past choices and behaviors
__49. According to Aristotle, which type of virtue does one need to possess in order to be considered
virtuous?
a. Intellectual virtues such as wisdom or knowledge
b. Moral virtues such as courage or temperance
c. Social virtues such as generosity or hospitality
d. All of the above
__50. Which philosopher argued that morality should be determined according to universal principles
rather than subjective opinions?
a. Immanuel Kant c. Plato c. Socrates d. King Philip II
__51. Applied ethics can be used in which areas?
a. Business, medicine, engineering, law c. Education, politics, science
b. Art , literature d .All of the above
__52. Which type of reasoning does applied ethics use?
a. Deductive reasoning b. Inductive reasoning c. Abductive reasoning d. Dialectical Reasoning
__53. How do we determine what is right or wrong when it comes to applied ethics?
a. By following religious teachings c. By using intuition
b. Through logical analysis d. Based on personal opinion
__54. What is the purpose of ethical argumentation?
a. To persuade others to accept a certain point of view
b. To identify and evaluate moral principles
c. To find common ground between opposing sides
d. To create an atmosphere of mutual respect
__55.. Which type of reasoning involves making decisions based on personal values or beliefs?
a. Deductive reasoning b. Inductive reasoning c. Abductive reasoning d. Normative reasoning
__56. According to utilitarianism, what should be maximized when making ethical decisions?
a. Pleasure and happiness b. Justice and fairness
c. Efficiency and productivity d.Autonomy and freedom
__56. In Kantian ethics, which principle states that people should never be treated as means to an end but
always as ends in themselves?
a. The Principle of Utility c. The Golden Rule
b. The Doctrine of Double Effect d. The Categorical Imperative
__57. What is utilitarianism?
a. A moral theory that states the best action is the one that produces the most good for all people
b. A political philosophy advocating maximum individual freedom and minimal government intervention
c. The belief in a single God or deity as creator of the universe
d. An ethical system based on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain
__58. According to utilitarianism, what should be taken into consideration when making decisions?
a. Personal preferences and desire b. Potential consequences of an action for everyone involved
c. Religious teachings and beliefs c. Social norms and conventions
__59. Utilitarianism suggests that we should always strive to achieve which outcome?
a. Maximum happiness for ourselves only
b. Maximum happiness for some people at the expense of others
c. Maximum happiness overall regardless of who benefits from it.
d. Minimum unhappiness overall regardless of who suffers from it
__60. It reflects the ancient assumption that humans have a fixed nature – an essence – and that the way
we flourish is by adhering to that nature.
a. Virtue theory b. proper function c. ethics d. virtue as excellence
__61. The state of eudaimonia or human flourishing implies that human beings achieved the good life if:
a. They are successful in life b. They live virtuous life
b. They are happy d. They are doing service to the community
__62. Rights are recognized and enforced as part of legal system are, strictly speaking:
a. Moral rights b. legal rights c. both moral and legal rights d. none of the above
__63. Rights that involves claims on specific identifiable individual are called:
a. Moral rights b. general rights c. specific rights d. negative rights
__64. Rights that impose obligations on others to provide us with some good are called:
a. Moral rights b. general rights c. specific rights d. negative rights
__65. What do people seek above all else, according to Aristotle?
a. Power b. eudaimonia c. pleasure d. time
__66. The happy man that lives well and does well' refers to which of the following?
a. happiness b. eudaimonia c. pleasure d. telos
__67. According to Aristotle, moral virtue comes to us as a result of which of the following?
a. Habit b. attitude c. character d. happiness
__68. Which of the following are the types of virtues?
a. Moral virtues and intellectual virtues c. Positive and negative virtues
b. Human and divine virtues d. Natural and artificial virtues
__69. According to Aristotle, happiness means...
a. A craft b. a feeling of sensation c. activity of the soul in accordance with virtue
__70. The way to discover what happiness is for Aristotle is to determine:
a. what is the function of human being b. what people most enjoy
c. what people most prefer d. what a life of virtue would be like
__71. The word "ethics" is derived from the Greek word :
a. ethos b. ethies c. ethees d. ethise
__72. 3. Ethos means:
a. conduct b. customs c. character d. good
__73. Ethics is a————————science.
a. positive b. applied c. normative d. systematic
__74. Aesthetics deals with the standard of:
a. beauty b. truth c. goodness d. conduct
__75. ‘Ethics is neither a practical science nor an art', This assertion is:
a. wrong b. correct c. neither right nor wrong d. none of the above
__76. Ethics determines rightness or wrongness of——————-.
a. Human actions b. human thoughts c. human judgement d. none of the above
__77. Ethics investigates the nature of its fundamental notions like right, duty and ——— a. beauty
b. good c. thought d. none of these
__78. Ethics deals with the standards to describe———————— .
a. good and evil b. true and false c. right and good d. all of these
__79. Ethics is concerned the ——————- to judge human conduct
a. standards b. facts c. objects d. all of these
__80. A thing is generally said to be good when it is valuable for
a. some end b. some practice c. some action d. some facts