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ETHICS FINAL EXAMM

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to ethics, law, police conduct, and misconduct. It covers topics such as morals, incompetence, oppression, corruption, nepotism, deviance, police gratuity, and accountability within law enforcement. Each question presents options that define or exemplify various concepts relevant to professional ethics and police duties.

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ETHICS FINAL EXAMM

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to ethics, law, police conduct, and misconduct. It covers topics such as morals, incompetence, oppression, corruption, nepotism, deviance, police gratuity, and accountability within law enforcement. Each question presents options that define or exemplify various concepts relevant to professional ethics and police duties.

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1.

A particular system of principles and rules concerning duty is an example of:

A. Ethics

B. Law

C. Etiquette

D. Custom

2. A moralist is someone who:

A. Only follows religious teachings for good conduct

B. Values and follows good conduct regardless of religion

C. Ignores good conduct

D. Only values good conduct when it benefits them

3.

24. Morals are concerned with:

A. What is fashionable

B. What is beneficial for oneself

C. What is considered right and wrong in terms of character and behavior

D. What is popular

25. Incompetence in the context of police duties refers to:

A. The manifestation of lack of adequate ability and fitness for satisfactory performance

B. The intentional violation of police procedures


C. The failure to follow orders

D. The lack of experience

26. Oppression can involve:

A. Depriving an individual of his liberty

B. Depriving an individual of his property

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

27. Corruption is best defined as:

A. A legal act involving the use of office for gain

B. A forbidden act involving the misuse of office for gain

C. An ethical act involving the use of office for the public good

D. A moral act involving the use of office for personal benefit

28. Which of the following is an example of nepotism?

A. Hiring a qualified candidate based on their skills and experience

B. Promoting an employee based on their performance

C. Giving a job to a friend or relative without considering other candidates

D. Assigning tasks based on an employee's workload

29. Which of the following is an example of a "Rotten Apple" in police work?

A. A police officer who refuses to accept bribes

B. A police officer who uses excessive force during an arrest


C. A police officer who follows all the rules and regulations

D. A police officer who is always respectful to the public

30. Professional ethics is a branch of:

A. Moral science

B. Physical science

C. Social science

D. Natural science

31. Deviance is best defined as:

A. Behavior that is consistent with the norms, values, or ethics

B. Behavior that is inconsistent with the norms, values, or ethics

C. Behavior that is accepted by society

D. Behavior that is legal

32. Police gratuity is defined as:

A. The payment of bribes to police officers

B. The receipt of free meals, services, or discounts

C. The use of excessive force by police officers

D. The failure of police officers to perform their duties

33. Chiseling is defined as:

A. The receipt of free meals, services, or discounts

B. When an officer is quite blatant in about demanding free services

C. The payment of bribes to police officers


D. The use of excessive force by police officers

34. Malfeasance is:

A. The accidental commission of a prohibited act

B. The intentional commission of a prohibited act or intentional unjust performance of an act without
the right

C. The failure to perform a duty

D. The improper performance of a duty

35. Police shakedown is defined as:

A. When the police officer extorts a business owner for protection money

B. When the police officer provides protection to a business owner for free

C. When the police officer investigates a business for illegal activities

D. When the police officer arrests a business owner for a crime

36. Dishonesty is defined as:

A. The open and honest communication of truth

B. The concealment or distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant to one's office or connected with
the performance of their duties

C. The accidental misrepresentation of facts

D. The failure to disclose information that is not relevant to one's office or duties

37. Which of the following is an example of police profanity?

A. "Please step out of the vehicle, sir."

B. "What the f*** are you doing?"

C. "Thank you for your cooperation."


D. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience."

45. What is the main aim of the network of accountability between different organs of State?

A. To have some separation and balance of powers

B. To ensure that one part of the system can dominate the others

C. To make the government more efficient

D. To increase public trust in the government

46. What are the possible reasons for neglect of duty or nonfeasance?

A. Omission

B. Failure to recognize the obligation.

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

55. Irregularities in the performance of duty/misfeasance refers to:

A. The failure to perform a duty at all

B. The improper performance of an act that could be lawfully done

C. The performance of an illegal act

D. The performance of a duty in an extraordinary way


63. Misconduct is best defined as:

A. The intentional performance of an illegal act

B. The failure to perform a required duty

C. The improper performance of a duty

D. Wrongdoing or violation of departmental procedures

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