Quiz 1 - Ethics

In a workplace, management requires employees to follow strict safety protocols. One employee complains that these rules are too controlling. Why are such rules important?

• To avoid lawsuits against the company.

• To guarantee the rights, protection, and welfare of everyone.

• To reduce unnecessary costs from accidents.

• To force employees into discipline.

A student refuses to undergo a bag inspection at the campus entrance, claiming that it violates personal privacy. From an ethical standpoint, what is the primary justification for implementing this rule?

• To reduce the number of students bringing unnecessary materials.

• To ensure discipline by forcing students to comply with all school rules.

• To protect the entire school community from harmful or dangerous objects.

• To make students realize that freedom is not absolute.

A teacher arrives 20 minutes late for class and insists on still conducting it. The students argue using the '15 minutes means absence' policy. Which ethical principle does this policy primarily promote?

• Respect for authority over students' rights.

• Justice and fairness in valuing everyone's time.

• Obedience to tradition regardless of circumstance.

• Efficiency in monitoring teacher attendance.

A barangay agreed not to have any rules on noise levels to give everyone 'full freedom.' Soon, families complained they could no longer sleep because of loud parties. What ethical importance of rules does this situation reveal?

• Rules prevent misuse of freedom by setting boundaries.

• Rules are only needed in urban areas.

• Rules exist mainly to silence enjoyment.

• Rules guarantee that everyone must think alike.

A wealthy businessman refuses to follow environmental regulations, saying his money allows him to do what he wants. Which importance of rules is most being ignored in this case?

• Rules guarantee freedom only for the poor.

• Rules establish justice by limiting even the powerful.

• Rules exist to encourage competition.

• Rules prevent people from achieving success.

While entering the classroom, Miguel rushes in without knocking because he is already late. The teacher gets distracted in the middle of her lecture. What is the proper conduct Miguel should have observed?

• Enter quietly and sit down without asking permission.

• Knock politely, wait for acknowledgment, and greet before entering.

• Apologize loudly while explaining why he was late.

• Ignore the disruption since the lecture has already started.

Carla wants to ask her professor for an extension of submission. She writes in the group chat: 'Sir extend pls. urgent!!'. Which two errors in netiquette are committed here?

• Being unclear in the request and sending it at the wrong time.

• Using an inappropriate platform and demanding instead of requesting politely.

• Being too concise and not giving reasons.

• Forgetting to introduce herself and failing to greet.

During class recitation, a student strongly disagrees with his classmate's answer. He raises his hand and, when called, says: 'I respect my classmate's opinion, but I'd like to offer a different perspective.' Why is this considered proper conduct?

• Because he follows the rule of always being honest, even if it hurts feelings.

• Because he balances honesty with respect, showing courtesy while disagreeing.

• Because he prioritizes logic over emotions, which is the essence of education.

• Because he avoids embarrassment by keeping his opinion vague and indirect.

In the faculty room, a student greets teachers politely but speaks too loudly, disturbing others in conversation. Which principle of good manners is MOST specifically neglected?

• Politeness, since the student greeted without sincerity.

• Respect, since loudness shows lack of discipline.

• Moderation, since good manners require being mindful of tone and context.

• Obedience, since students must always follow silent rules.

During lunch, a student enters the faculty room and interrupts two teachers who are talking. He says, 'Sorry, but this is really important.' Why is this still improper?

• Because faculty rooms are private spaces, and entering without proper timing disregards boundaries.

• Because urgent concerns must still be raised with courtesy, patience, and consideration of context.

• Because saying 'sorry' does not automatically justify disturbing others during their personal time.

• Because interrupting a teacher's meal shows lack of respect for both their authority and personal needs.