Ethics MCQ TEST - 2

MCQ - TEST – 2
1. The factors which contribute for the effective development of self confidence.
a. Self evaluation of one‘s strength and weakness which can be
anticipated and mentally prepared to accept and face the results
of action.
b. Getting trained to evaluate risks and face them confidentially.
c. Study the life-style and achievements of leaders and innovators.
d. All the above options
2. Spirituality in a broad sense refers it is a way of living that emphasizes

a. The constant awareness and recognition of the spiritual
dimension
b. The expression of the personality of a human being
c. Getting trained to evaluate risks and face them confidentially.
d. Our survival otherwise the environment will scare us.
3. Purpose of yoga is liberation of the soul which is attained by

a. The attachment with material enjoyments should be neutralized
and full satisfaction should be achieved.
b. The impressions of sins should be obliterated.
c. None of the above
d. Both a and b.
4. Milton Friedman stated his belief that 'there is only one social
responsibility' for a company to use its resources to
a. give as much to charitable causes as possible
b. ensure employment
c. provide good facilities for workers
d. increase profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game
5. The common reflections of honesty are:

a. Honesty in acts
b. Honesty in speech
c. Honesty in Discretion
d. All the above
6. How does the individual come to be able to make moral decisions?

1) By understanding his motives
2) By understanding the consequences of his actions
3) By being deterred and frightened of the penalties incurred on him
for his action
4) By understanding the means adopted to execute action
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 1,3 and 4
c) 1,2,3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4
7. Which of the following statements are true about Engineering Ethics?
1) Engineering Ethics is an area of practical or applied ethics
2) The aim of Engineering Ethics is to illuminate the ethical
dimensions of engineering practice
3) Engineering Ethics is constituted of an eclectic contribution of all
schools of ethics
4) Professional Engineering Societies are a major source of codes for
engineering ethics.
Which of the following is correct?
a) Only 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Which among the following are principle concerns with ‘professional ethics’
1) To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral
theory
2) The study of unique moral obligations created by special social
roles
3) The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional
ethicist
4) The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle
Which of the following are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Which of the following are true?

1) Ethical dilemmas arise when it is thought that serious good and
bad are bound together in the same activity
2) Ethics uses the instrument of coercion to oblige its subjects
3) Ethical behavior is dependent on the conditions and circumstances
under which an action/event takes place
4) Codes of Conduct form a part of ethical training
a) 1 and 3
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 2, 3 and 4
10. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of “practice” vis a
vis professional ethics?
a) “practice” is a cooperative arrangement to pursue the goods
that are internal to a structured communal life
b) “practice” is an endeavor to achieve excellence by incessant
repetition
c) “practice” is the application of knowledge into real time problems
d) “practice” is symbolic of the humble admission that humans can
never know and learn enough
11. Which of the following is an appropriate general principle with regard for
‘Engineering Ethics’.
a) The Engineer shall regard his duty to the public welfare as
paramount to all other obligations.
b) The Engineer shall regard his duty to the objectives of the company
as paramount to all other obligations
c) The Engineer shall regard his duty to the profession of engineering
as paramount to other obligations
d) The Engineer shall regard his duty to his excellence as paramount
to other obligations
12. Which of the following principles is the essential principle of utilitarian

school of ethics?
a) Greatest Health Principle
b) Greatest Happiness Principle
c) Greatest Wealth Principle
d) Greatest Respect Principle.
13. Which of the following actions can be termed as breach of ‘Professional

Ethics’
1) A physician who refers patients to a specialist in return for
monetary favours
2) A scientist who exaggerates the importance of his discoveries to
encourage investors in his biotech company
3) A lawyer who lies to the Judge
4) The reporter who spreads fake news
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4.
14. Which of the following are the functions of a code of ethics?

1) It can express a shared commitment on the part of a
professional society’s members to strive to satisfy certain ethical
standards and principles.
2) It can help foster an environment in which ethical behavior is the
norm
3) It can serve as a guide or reminder in specific situations
4) A code can be a valuable academic and educational legacy for an
organization.
a) 1 and 3
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 1,2,3 and 4
d) 1 and 2
15. Which of the following descriptions best describes the principle concerning
professional ethics?
a) Professional duties must be judged by ethical standards
independent of time, place and circumstance
b) Judging professional duties always involves reciprocal
adjustment between ends and means
c) Professional duties must by nature be strictly deontological, i.e –
the ends must not come at the cost of the means
d) Professional duties must be judged only by what they achieve in
line with the ends prescribed by the ideals of business.
16. What are the possible ethical dilemmas that a whistle blower can be face?
1) Public Interests versus Private interests
2) Citizenship versus Employment
3) Private Benefit versus Employer’s Benefit
4) Short term view versus the long term view
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
17. The principle of deontological ethics has been most succinctly laid down by
Immanuelle Kant in his categorical imperative – which states “ Act only in
accordance with that maxim through which you can at the same time will
that it becomes a universal law”- under what category of the following
methods does this lie?
a) Bottom Up model
b) Top Down model
c) Internal ethics model
d) External ethics model
18. Consider the following ethical dilemmas and correspond them to the type of
ethics Dilemma
1) Privacy Versus Social Utility
2) Profit Versus Welfare
3) Private Gain Versus Public Trust
4) Sustainability Versus Development
Type of Ethics
A) Environmental Ethics
B) Business Ethics
C) Administrative Ethics
D) Technology Ethics
Which is the correct combination?
a) 1 – A; 2 –B;3 –C; 4 –D
b) 1 –D; 2 –C; 3 –B; 4 –A
c) 1 –D; 2 –B; 3 –C; 4 –A
d) 1 –D 2 –A; 3 –B; 4 –C
19. Which of the following are included as major normative ethical theories?
1) Contractualism
2) Consequentialism
3) Deontology
4) Virtue Theory
a) 1,2 and 4
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4
20. Which among the following are most likely to be virtues of utilitarianism?
1) Moderation
2) Passion
3) Equality
4) Civil Rights
a) 1 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4
21. Which of the following statements are true?

a) Morality can be thought of as a especially broad and pervasive
form of cooperation
b) Morality can be thought of as an insignificant and obsolete left over
of the pre modern societies
c) Morality can be thought of as the champion of all things good in the
world
d) Morality can be thought of a hard science like physics and
chemistry
22. Which of the following is true about ‘professional ethics’?

1) It borrows its codes and rules from common and universal morality
2) It formulates codes for unique roles played by individuals
3) They deal with ‘special obligations’ as per the duties undertaken by
professionals
4) Different professions can have a radically different set of
professional ethics
a) 1, 3 and 4
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 4
d) 2 and 3
23. Which of the following is a correct combination Type of Ethic Application
1) Micro Ethics A) Applies to microchips and software
technologies
2) Meta Ethics B) Deals with abstract philosophical
questions pertaining Ethics
3) Macro Ethics C) Applies to society as a whole
4) Normative Ethics D) Applies to religious order
a) 1 – A; 2 – B; 3 – C; 4 – D
b) 2 - B ; 3 – C
c) 2 – B only
d) 2 – B; 3 – C and 4 - D
24. Which is the pre conventional levels of Moral Development as per Gilligan’s
Theory
a) Right Conduct is a selfish thing as solely what is good for
oneself.
b) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
c) Individuals want to balance between caring about other people
and their own interests.
d) Level deals with the respect for conventional rules and authority.
25. Which is the conventional levels of Moral Development as per Gilligan’s

Theory
a) Right Conduct is a selfish thing as solely what is good for oneself.
b) Individuals recognizes the right and the wrong on the basis of a set
of principles which are not based on self-interest or social
conventions.
c) Women don’t want to hurt others and want to help others.
d) Level deals with the respect for conventional rules and authority.

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2. Spirituality in a broad sense refers it is a way of living that emphasizes

3. Purpose of yoga is liberation of the soul which is attained by

5. The common reflections of honesty are:

6. How does the individual come to be able to make moral decisions?

9. Which of the following are true?

12. Which of the following principles is the essential principle of utilitarian

13. Which of the following actions can be termed as breach of ‘Professional

14. Which of the following are the functions of a code of ethics?

21. Which of the following statements are true?

22. Which of the following is true about ‘professional ethics’?

25. Which is the conventional levels of Moral Development as per Gilligan’s

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