ENGR 297 MT 2 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Jack decides that taking office supplies from work to use for his personal use would be wrong
because stealing is just wrong. Which of the following theories is Jack using to make his moral
decision? - answerDeontological theory
Jill decides th...
Jack decides that taking office supplies from work to use for his personal use would be wrong
because stealing is just wrong. Which of the following theories is Jack using to make his moral
decision? - answer✔Deontological theory
Jill decides that, even though she could really use the money, it would be wrong to take an
investment from someone who is incapable of understanding the risks. The problem is that
taking advantage of that person would not show respect for their human dignity. Which of the
following theories is Jill using to make her moral decision? - answer✔Kant's Categorical
Imperative
What is the difference between Ethical egoism and utilitarianism? - answer✔In one you consider
the happiness of others and in the other theory you do not.
Who believed that by comparing the pain and the pleasure caused by an act, we can decide which
action is morally correct? - answer✔Bentham
Who believed that human beings have an inalienable right to life and the pursuit of happiness? -
answer✔Jefferson
Problem associated with Mill's version of Utilitarianism? - answer✔People will likely not agree
on which pleasures are more important that others
What isn't part of Kant' s categorical imperative? - answer✔You must do what is good for the
group
In virtue ethics, how are we to understand Aristotle's statement that "virtues are found in the
mean"? - answer✔Virtuous behaviour is a balance between extreme character traits
Which of the following are reasons why you may want to adopt Virtue ethics as your normative
theory? - answer✔It is too difficult to determine what consequences may follow from your moral
choice of action
Aristotle believed that we may determine which character traits are best through reason -
answer✔True
- Socrates knew what the laws were and still he chose to stay.
- Socrates had every opportunity to change the laws if he thought they were unjust.
- Breaking the law will undermine the law's authority.
- Socrates and his family have benefited from those laws. - answer✔Reasons Socrates stayed in
jail
Hobbes believes that human beings are primarily self-interested. That is, they care mostly about
their own needs and desires. What reason does he give to believe that this is so? -
answer✔Human beings are machines that follow a natural law that requires them to be self-
interested
- People could not plan for the future.
- There was a constant state of war.
- Even the strong were at risk of being killed.
- There was fierce competition for limited resources. - answer✔Hobbes State of Nature
Rawls Veil of Ignorance - answer✔Consider the principle from the viewpoint of someone who
has no affiliation with any culture, gender, or social class
Individuals are better off when they consider the interests of others. - answer✔What was the
point made by Gauthier in his consideration of the Prisoner's Dilemma?
A professional code of ethics often uses value-laden principles instead of a list of do's and don'ts
- answer✔- A list of value-laden principles would be shorter.
- A list of value-laden principles is more easily understood by the general public.
- A list of value-laden principles could cover many different scenarios.
- A list of value-laden principles could cover changing technological advancements.
Professional Code of Conduct - answer✔- A code of conduct contains requirements that go
above what is considered legal.
- Having a code of conduct does not ensure that the members are following that code.
- A code of conduct will help the client know what they can expect from the professional.
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