multiple choice

Question 1

Define Tyranny of the majority

Answer 1

• a majority is not enough to ensure that an action is right of ethical

Question 2

T OR F
ethical dilemmas, problems requiring a decision or course of action in the face of two or more conflicting ethical principles or values

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Who started that ethics deal with “ no small matter, but we ought to live”

a) Aristotle
b) Plato
c) Socrates
d) Aristophanes
e) none of the above

Answer 3

c) Socrates

Question 4

T OR F

ethics is broadly concerned with providing a coherent theory for deciding what is moral or right

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Aristotle distinguished two types of virtues

a) physical and moral
b) intellectual and physical
c) emotional and moral
d) intellectual and moral
e) emotional and physical

Answer 5

d) intellectual and moral

Question 6

According to Aristotle the four cardinal virtues are

a) Wisdom, justice, courage, and self-control
b) wisdom, judiciousness, compassion, and sympathy
c) justice, courage, empathy, and shame
d) justice, compassion, control and truthfulness

Answer 6

a) wisdom, justice, courage and self control

Question 7

T OR F

according to Mill, the will of the majority should always be followed

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

witch of the following assumptions underlies the divine command theory of ethics

a) there is a god
b) God commands and forbids certain acts
c) an action is right if God commands it
d) people can ascertain what God commands or forbids
e) all of the above

Answer 8

e) all of the above

Question 9

T OR F
one criticism of utilitarianism has to do with the nature and timing of the consequences that are to be considered when making an ethical decision

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

T OR F

moral relativism is the view that values and principles are universal truths, which are of all cultures and all times

Answer 10

FLASE

Question 11

T OR F

normative ethical theories form the basis of applied ethics

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

T OR F

at times, good and virtuous persons do not do the right thing

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

In accordance with procedures approved by the commissioner, any contravention of the code of conduct contained in Regulation 88-361 by “ any other members” must be reported promptly by
a) a member assistance program referral agent who obtained knowledge of the contravention in his or her professional capacity

b) a psychologist who obtained knowledge of the contravention in his or her professional capacity
c) an RCMP officer who obtained knowledge of the contravention in his or her professional capacity
d) a division staff relations representative who is providing assistance to a member
e) a member representative who obtained knowledge of the contravention in his or her professional capacity

Answer 13

c) an RCMP officer who obtained knowledge of the contravention in his or her professional capacity

Question 14

T OR F
the following maxim is included in the New South Wales police force code of conduct: “ obtain a knowledge of all reputed thieves and idle and disorderly persons”

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

According to an ethical principle for judges, judges should not disqualify themselves in a case in which there is a conflict of interest between their personal interest and duty if
a) all parties to the case agree that the conflict will not influence the outcome

b) other colleagues agree that the conflict will not influence the outcome
c) failure to act could lead to a miscarriage of justice
d) because of urgent circumstance failure to act could lead to a miscarriage of justice
e) at least one other tribunal can be constituted to deal with the case

Answer 15

e) at least one other tribunal can be constituted to deal with the case

Question 16

under the correctional service of Canada code of discipline, employees commit an infraction if they

a) interfere with the work of others
b) consume intoxicants while off duty
c) are abusive to other employees while offduty
d) are abusive to the public at any time
e) fight with other employees when off duty

Answer 16

a) interfere with the work of others

Question 17

T OR F

one of the goals of CATSA code is to outline what the public can expect from the authority

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

According to the Ethical Principles of judges, judges should not disqualify themselves in a case in which there is a conflict of interest between their personal interest and duty if

a) all parties to the case agree that the conflict will not influence the outcome
b) other colleagues agree that the conflict will not influence the outcome
c) failure to act could lead to a miscarriage of justice
d) because of urgent circumstance, failure to act could lead to a miscarriage of justice
e) at least one other tribunal can be constituted to deal with the case

Answer 18

d) because of urgent circumstance, failure to act could lead to a miscarriage of justice

Question 19

According to the code of conduct ( Ontario Regulations 365/07) established under the private security and investigation services act, 2005 every individual’s licensee, while working as private investors or security guard, shall

a) respect all property and equipment at all times
b) refrain from exercising unnecessary force
c) comply with specific Federal, provincial and municipal laws
d) cooperate with the police in all matters
e) all of the above

Answer 19

e) all of the above

Question 20

T OR F
under the correctional service of Canada code of discipline, employees commit an infraction if they leave their assigned place of duty without an excuse

Answer 20

TRUE