ENR3001 - Ethics 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Which of the following best explains why is it important to study engineering ethics?
a) The Engineer should know about the laws that apply to the products they design
b) The Engineer has a responsibility for the profitability and success of the company they work
for
c) The Engineer has a responsibility for well-being of the public
d) The Engineer should be a moral person - answer✔c) The Engineer has a responsibility for
well-being of the public
Which ethical theory is also known as deontological ethics?
a) Utilitarianism
b) Duty ethics
c) Rights ethics
d) Virtue ethics - answer✔b) Duty ethics
In utilitarianism, which one of the below has the highest priority?
a) Rights of individuals
b) Personal virtues
c) Social benefits
d) Rules and obligations - answer✔c) Social benefits
In the context of Engineering Ethics, which of the following defines a whistleblower?
a) A person that reveals errors in system
b) A person who blows through a restriction in order to create a sound
c) A person who exposes an unlawful or immoral activity in an organization
d) A person that controls the operation of a machine - answer✔c) A person who exposes an
unlawful or immoral activity in an organization
Which of the following best defines "Rights ethics"?
a) A right choice is one that maximizes the well-being of society as a whole
b) A right choice is one that follows ethical rules
c) A right choice is one that protects the rights of individuals
d) A right choice is one that supports good character traits - answer✔c) A right choice is one
that protects the rights of individuals
Which of the following best defines "Utilitarianism"?
a) A right choice is one that maximizes the well-being of society as a whole
b) A right choice is one that follows ethical rules
c) A right choice is one that protects the rights of individuals
d) A right choice is one that supports good character traits - answer✔a) A right choice is one
that maximizes the well-being of society as a whole
Which of the following best defines "Virtue Ethics"?
a) A right choice is one that maximizes the well-being of society as a whole
b) A right choice is one that follows ethical rules
c) A right choice is one that protects the rights of individuals
d) A right choice is one that supports good character traits - answer✔d) A right choice is one
that supports good character traits
Which of the following best defines "Duty ethics"?
A right choice is one that maximizes the well-being of society as a whole
b)*A right choice is one that follows ethical rules
c) A right choice is one that protects the rights of individuals
d) A right choice is one that supports good character traits - answer✔b)*A right choice is one
that follows ethical rules
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