Quiz 1: Theory of Ethics (BTM3912)

According to utilitarianism, an action is morally right if it:

• Is in accordance with personal virtues

• Upholds individual rights

• Produces the greatest overall happiness

• Follows a set of universal rules

Deontology focuses on:

• Maximizing utility

• Following moral duties and principles

• Achieving personal excellence

• Balancing rights and responsibilities

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of adhering to rules and duties, regardless of the consequences?

• Virtue ethics

• Rights ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

Rights ethics is concerned with:

• Following societal norms and conventions

• Protecting fundamental human rights

• Maximizing happiness for the majority

• Promoting individual virtues

Virtue ethics focuses on:

• Protecting individual rights

• Maximizing utility

• Adhering to moral duties

• Developing good character traits

According to utilitarianism, an engineering decision should be made based on:

• The amount of happiness it produces

• Developing personal virtues

• Following strict rules and duties

• Protecting individual rights

Deontological ethics would argue that it is wrong to:

• Maximize profits for a company

• Violate an individual's rights, regardless of the consequences

• Act in a way that promotes overall happiness

• Prioritize personal virtues over societal norms

Rights ethics emphasizes:

• Achieving the greatest overall happiness

• The importance of individual autonomy and freedom

• Following societal norms and conventions

• Developing personal character traits

In virtue ethics, ethical decisions are based on:

• Balancing individual rights and responsibilities

• Following strict moral rules

• The consequences of actions

• The development of virtuous character traits

Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their:

• Inherent moral worth

• Overall consequences on happiness

• Conformity to societal norms

• Consistency with universal principles