ETHICS EXAM 1 REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS STUDY GUIDE
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Identify what is good according to each of the ethical systems discussed in
the chapter. - CORRECT ANSWER-Under ethics of virtue, what is good is
that which conforms to the principles of Golden Mean. Under natural law,
what is good is that which conforms to the natural laws of the universe.
Under religion, what is good is that which conforms to God's will. Under
ethical formalism, what is good is that which conforms to the categorical
imperative. Under utilitarianism, what is good is that which results in the
greatest utility for the greatest number. Under ethics of care, what is good is
that which meets the needs of those concerned. Under egoism, what is good
is that which benefits me.
Which of the following of Plato's virtues is accomplished by doing your
duty? - CORRECT ANSWER-Justice
Which of the following did Aristotle say people need for the "good life"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Practical Reason
If your philosophy professor tells you that courage is the balance between
cowardice and foolhardiness, he is talking about the _____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Golden Mean
, Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of character as outlined by
the Josephson Institute? - CORRECT ANSWER-Honor
___________ refers to an ethical system that holds that there is a
universal set of rights and wrongs that are like religious beliefs, but without
reference to a specific supernatural figure. - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural
Law
Which of the following philosophers is known for ethical formalism? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kant
Which of the following religions believes that good behavior is that which
follows a middle path? - CORRECT ANSWER-Buddhism
The idea of Karma is found in what religion? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hinduism
You tried to make your sister's birthday special by buying her tickets to a
Broadway play. However, when she arrived at the show, she was arrested
for using a counterfeit ticket. You did not know that you had been given
fake tickets when you purchased them. This scenario could be used to
explain a____________ ethical system. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Deontological System
Which of the following ethical systems is based on the notion of duty? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ethical Formalism
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS STUDY GUIDE
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Identify what is good according to each of the ethical systems discussed in
the chapter. - CORRECT ANSWER-Under ethics of virtue, what is good is
that which conforms to the principles of Golden Mean. Under natural law,
what is good is that which conforms to the natural laws of the universe.
Under religion, what is good is that which conforms to God's will. Under
ethical formalism, what is good is that which conforms to the categorical
imperative. Under utilitarianism, what is good is that which results in the
greatest utility for the greatest number. Under ethics of care, what is good is
that which meets the needs of those concerned. Under egoism, what is good
is that which benefits me.
Which of the following of Plato's virtues is accomplished by doing your
duty? - CORRECT ANSWER-Justice
Which of the following did Aristotle say people need for the "good life"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Practical Reason
If your philosophy professor tells you that courage is the balance between
cowardice and foolhardiness, he is talking about the _____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Golden Mean
, Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of character as outlined by
the Josephson Institute? - CORRECT ANSWER-Honor
___________ refers to an ethical system that holds that there is a
universal set of rights and wrongs that are like religious beliefs, but without
reference to a specific supernatural figure. - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural
Law
Which of the following philosophers is known for ethical formalism? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kant
Which of the following religions believes that good behavior is that which
follows a middle path? - CORRECT ANSWER-Buddhism
The idea of Karma is found in what religion? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hinduism
You tried to make your sister's birthday special by buying her tickets to a
Broadway play. However, when she arrived at the show, she was arrested
for using a counterfeit ticket. You did not know that you had been given
fake tickets when you purchased them. This scenario could be used to
explain a____________ ethical system. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Deontological System
Which of the following ethical systems is based on the notion of duty? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ethical Formalism
