This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Arts Humanities > Philosophy > Class 11 Philosophy Chapter 3 Ethics – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Philosophy Chapter 3 Ethics Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. It requires the goodness of the object, of the end and of the circumstances together. A) Moral Acts. B) Moral Agent. C) Moral good acts. D) Moral bad acts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moral good acts. 2. Utilitarianism is best applied when: A) Deciding to donate one kidney to save a single friend. B) Allocating limited ICU beds during a pandemic to save the most lives. C) Punishing someone regardless of their intentions. D) Following hospital rules strictly even if a patient suffers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Allocating limited ICU beds during a pandemic to save the most lives. 3. The Stoics believed that the ultimate good is: A) Knowledge. B) Virtue. C) Wealth. D) Pleasure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Virtue. 4. Which of the following is a topic taught in Year 12 OCR Philosophy & Ethics? A) Cell Division. B) Natural Law. C) Quantum Mechanics. D) Photosynthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Natural Law. 5. "Utilitarianism" is the belief that the best action is the one that: A) Avoids any risk. B) Follows the strictest rules. C) Minimizes effort. D) Maximizes happiness for the majority. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maximizes happiness for the majority. 6. It refers to objects and things that exist outside and independent of mind. A) Epicureanism. B) Realism. C) Sophism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Realism. 7. Which one below is a deficiency of modesty? A) Egoism. B) Pride. C) Poor self esteem. D) Jealous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poor self esteem. 8. Which famous theologian stated our ultimate happiness is found in Heaven? A) St. Joseph. B) St. Thomas Aquinas. C) Aristotle. D) St. Mary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) St. Thomas Aquinas. 9. This is an association of people organized under a system of rules designed to advance the good of its members over time. A) Religion. B) Society. C) Ethics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Society. 10. What does the ethical system of Universalism state? A) Only certain people should uphold values. B) All people should uphold certain values that society needs to function. C) Values are not necessary for society. D) Values should be decided by individuals alone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All people should uphold certain values that society needs to function. 11. It refer to cases involving network of institutions and operative theoretical paradigms. A) ORGANIZATIONAL DILEMMAS. B) PERSONAL DILEMMAS. C) STRUCTURAL DILEMMAS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) STRUCTURAL DILEMMAS. 12. Which of the following is NOT a principle of commendable business ethics? A) Profit maximization. B) Transparency. C) Respectfulness. D) Trustworthiness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Profit maximization. 13. Claudia, Princesse, Daury, Eder, and Efrain are working on a group project for their philosophy class. They are tasked with defining 'ethics' in the context of their project. Can you help them out? A) A set of rules that determine what is right or wrong. B) A type of philosophy that studies human behavior. C) A code of conduct that guides professional behavior. D) Moral principles that govern behavior or activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A set of rules that determine what is right or wrong. 14. ..... is a problem, situation, or opportunity requiring an individual, group, or organization to choose among several actions that must be evaluated as right or wrong. A) Crisis. B) Indictment. C) Ethical issue. D) Fraud. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethical issue. 15. Who came up with the term "Objectivism" ? A) Hobbes. B) Ayn Rand. C) Machiavelli. D) Aristotle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ayn Rand. 16. What does philosophy help us to do? A) Find answers to questions. B) Sing songs. C) Cook food. D) Draw pictures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Find answers to questions. 17. Linking philosophy & ethics helps us understand: A) Only legal rules. B) That ethical decisions are purely emotional. C) Why our moral decisions are structured and defensible. D) That all cultures have the same ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Why our moral decisions are structured and defensible. 18. How does the story of the Paleolithic Hunter function? A) To strengthen the empirical idea that moral truths (such a cooperation with others) arise from social experience. B) To show that empiricism can easily lead us to fear foreigners. C) To show how transcendental ideas can justify heinous acts in the name of eternal truth. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To strengthen the empirical idea that moral truths (such a cooperation with others) arise from social experience. 19. Which of these statements is not included in The NSPE Engineer's Creed: A) To give the utmost of performance. B) To participate in none but honest enterprise. C) To protect the security of client information. D) To place service before profit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To protect the security of client information. 20. What ethical system involves standing up for what is right despite organizational pressure? A) Utilitarianism. B) Relativism. C) Egoism. D) Virtue ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Virtue ethics. 21. A form of applied ethics or professional ethics, that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that can arise in environment. A) Religion. B) Business ethics. C) Ethics. D) Belief system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Business ethics. 22. A tech company refuses to sell private user data, arguing that customers should be treated as ends, not as a means for profit. Whose ethical theory supports this stance? A) John Rawls. B) Noam Chomsky. C) Immanuel Kant. D) Peter Singer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Immanuel Kant. 23. Which of the following is usually considered unethical? A) Punching someone you are angry with. B) Fighting someone in a boxing match. C) Punching a robber who's robbing an old woman. D) Punching a wall when you are angry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Punching someone you are angry with. 24. WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF THEOLOGY? A) STUDY OF GOD, CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTIES OF DIVINITY. B) STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE, ITS PROCESSES, DISTINGUISHES BETWEEN CERTAINTY, KNOWLEDGE, AND BELIEF. C) STUDY OF THE PRINCIPLES AND RULES OF REASONING, STRUCTURES OR FORMS OF THOUGHT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) STUDY OF GOD, CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTIES OF DIVINITY. 25. What is a criticism of Kant's ethics? A) Too lenient. B) Too extreme. C) Too emotional. D) Too flexible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Too extreme. 26. What is the best description of the critical reasoning that is involved in doing Ethics? A) Following one's true feelings. B) Consulting the law of the land. C) Re-examining right and wrong as we face new situations. D) Observing the norms of those around us. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Re-examining right and wrong as we face new situations. 27. A country is designing a new constitution and considers what rules should exist if people didn't know their place in society. Whose ethical theory is at play? A) Noam Chomsky. B) John Rawls. C) Immanuel Kant. D) Peter Singer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) John Rawls. 28. A journalist refuses to publish a government-approved article because they believe it is propaganda meant to manipulate public opinion. Whose ideas best align with this decision? A) Peter Singer. B) Immanuel Kant. C) Noam Chomsky. D) John Rawls. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Noam Chomsky. 29. Which criticism claims utilitarianism demands excessive self-sacrifice from individuals? A) Impartiality. B) Democratic. C) Predicting consequences. D) It is too demanding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is too demanding. 30. Moral law is also called- A) Divine law. B) Ten Commandments. C) Formal Law. D) Law of Nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Law of Nature. 31. The philosophy that says people should meet their obligations and duties when analyzing an ethical dilemma. A) Deontology. B) Justice. C) Ethics. D) Ethical Issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deontology. 32. The Greek philosopher ..... wrote a story called "The Ring of Gyges" in his book The Republic, Book II A) Aristotle. B) Immanuel Kant. C) Plato. D) John Stuart Mill. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plato. 33. Questions related to this are abstract and relate to a wide range of more specific practical questions. A) NORMATIVE ETHICS. B) APPLIED ETHICS. C) DESCRIPTIVE ETHICS. D) META-ETHICS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) META-ETHICS. 34. To be successful, business ethics training programs need to: A) Promote the use of emotions in making tough ethical decisions. B) Educate employees on formal ethical frameworks and models of ethical decision making. C) Focus on personal opinions of employees. D) Be limited to upper executives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Educate employees on formal ethical frameworks and models of ethical decision making. 35. ALL except ONE are reasons why we study ethics A) Ethics makes clear distinction why one act is better than the other. B) Ethics is experiences in our field or profession. C) Moral conduct and ethical system must be intelligibly appraised and criticized. D) Ethics seeks to point out to men and women to simply follow the moral teachings of the elders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethics seeks to point out to men and women to simply follow the moral teachings of the elders. 36. ..... is used when applying ethical and moral theories for the purpose of deciding which ethical or moral actions are appropriate in given circumstsnces A) Metaethics. B) Applied ethics. C) Normative ethics. D) Descriptive ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Applied ethics. 37. Which thinker criticized governments and media for controlling public opinion and shaping societal norms for their own benefit? A) Immanuel Kant. B) Noam Chomsky. C) Peter Singer. D) John Rawls. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Noam Chomsky. 38. Calvin was asked to review a design that's not under his field of expertise, and he decided to take that responsibility. Is it ethical? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 39. Philosophy means- A) Love of material thing. B) Love of wisdom. C) Goals. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Love of wisdom. 40. What is the primary focus of ethics in philosophy? A) The study of reality. B) The study of knowledge. C) The study of moral values and rules. D) The study of beauty. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The study of moral values and rules. 41. What is a moral dilemma? A) A situation with conflicting answers to a question. B) A clear choice between right and wrong. C) An ethical theory. D) A type of cultural belief. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A situation with conflicting answers to a question. 42. "Cognitive dissonance" is the mental discomfort experienced by: A) Holding contradictory beliefs simultaneously. B) Following strict routines. C) Learning new languages. D) Exercising regularly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Holding contradictory beliefs simultaneously. 43. Which countries' business leaders established the Caux Principles? A) China, India, and Brazil. B) Japan, Europe, and US. C) Canada, Mexico, and Australia. D) Russia, South Africa, and UK. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Japan, Europe, and US. 44. It is a philosophy that each person should focus exclusively on his/her self interest. A) Ethical egoism. B) Utilitarianism. C) Virtue ethics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethical egoism. 45. Ethics can be used to distinguish a person's behaviour i.e whether good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant ..... A) Yes. B) May be. C) I do not think so. D) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 46. These are written set of guidelines issued by an organization to its workers and management with its primary values and ethical standards. A) Health Ethics. B) Code of Ethics. C) Professional Ethics. D) Nursing Ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Code of Ethics. 47. Which of the following is listed as a strength of utilitarianism? A) It relies on religious authority. B) It gives special favor to elites. C) It provides a clear decision procedure that is relatively easy to understand and apply. D) It rejects maximizing happiness as a goal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It provides a clear decision procedure that is relatively easy to understand and apply. 48. What does the term 'Ethnocentrism' refer to? A) The tendency to perceive and judge others according to one's cultural standards. B) The appreciation of other cultures. C) The belief in universal morality. D) The rejection of cultural norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The tendency to perceive and judge others according to one's cultural standards. 49. Many of the details of how to love God and others as Jesus did are found in the: A) Bread of Life Discourse. B) Book of Genesis. C) Mosaic Law. D) Sermon on the Mount. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sermon on the Mount. 50. Includes cash contributions, donations of equipment and products, and support for the volunteer efforts of company employees A) Corporate Philanthropy. B) Code of Ethics. C) Stakeholders. D) Ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Corporate Philanthropy. 51. Mill's Harm Principle states that government should impose laws primarily to: A) Increase national wealth. B) Prevent people from harming others. C) Promote religious morality. D) Maximize individual pleasure at all costs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prevent people from harming others. 52. It appears to be an actual part of our social life as well as our personality. A) Human Acts. B) Culture. C) Philosophy. D) Ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Culture. 53. An individual believes that people should donate to the poor because it leads to the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people. Who would support this idea? A) Immanuel Kant. B) Peter Singer. C) Noam Chomsky. D) John Rawls. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Peter Singer. 54. Due process in the workplace refers to A) The right of all employers to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopardy. B) The responsibility of employers to provide a safe work environment. C) The right of all employees to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopardy. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The right of all employees to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopardy. 55. Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of ..... A) Competence and expertise. B) Honesty and integrity. C) Compassion and consideration. D) Confidentiality and sensitivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Honesty and integrity. 56. Which one is more related to the rules/values/principles established by a society, school or religion? A) Ethics. B) Morals. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Morals. 57. International difference in ethics means difference between two different countries value, beliefs and culture. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. It is the study of ethical action. A) META-ETHICS. B) NORMATIVE ETHICS. C) APPLIED ETHICS. D) DESCRIPTIVE ETHICS. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NORMATIVE ETHICS. 59. Which ethical system is demonstrated by a nonprofit organization treating all of its employees with fairness and dignity? A) Egoism. B) Utilitarianism. C) Universalism. D) Relativism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Universalism. 60. It refers to explicit or or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a specific activity or sphere. A) Erhics. B) Regulation. C) Rule. D) Manners. 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