COSC 604 PROETHICAQUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
pts
Mr. Gallagher sees what appears to be a marijuana cigarette in an external pocket of a
student's backpack as the student is walking out of the school building at the end of the
day. Mr. Gallagher decides not to do anything. Mr. Gallagher is not upholding his
responsibility to the profession because he did not –
seek and use research evidence to develop sound instructional practices.
work to engage the school community to close achievement, opportunity, and
attainment gaps.
protect students from any practice that harms or has the potential to harm students.
Question 2
pts
Mr. Phillips overhears two boys talking about wanting to steal a phone from a classmate
during study hall. Which of the following potentially helpful actions is Mr. Phillips
required to take?
Notify the principal that he overheard a possible plan to commit a crime.
Approach the boys and acknowledge that he overheard their conversation.
Attend the boys' study hall so that he is present to prevent the theft
Question 3
pts
Mr. Buckley, a new teacher, has been assigned to teach biology to high school students.
He objects to teaching some of the topics on evolution in the curriculum and is debating
whether he will teach them. Which of the following statements best expresses the
ethical guideline Mr. Buckley should follow in making the decision?
, Educators should uphold policies relevant to professional practice regardless of their
personal views.
When faced with a difficult moral decision, educators should follow the example of their
more experienced peers.
Educators should rely on their conscience to decide what actions are in the best interest
of students.
Question 4
pts
Ms. Cheng, a high school band instructor, has an extremely busy schedule. In addition
to teaching a full load of classes, she supervises several after-school rehearsals each
week. Ms. Cheng considers scheduling medical checkups that she has put off for a
couple of years, but she ultimately decides that her commitments to her music students
mean that for a while she cannot afford to lose the time the checkups would take. What
ethical principle does Ms. Cheng most clearly put at risk by deciding against getting the
checkups?
The duty to accept personal responsibility for ethical conduct and moral decision-
making.
The duty to place student welfare and safety as a top priority in assessing ethical
policies.
The obligation to monitor and maintain one's health as necessary to meet one's
professional expectations.
Question 5
pts
Ms. Salazar has mentored several new teachers at her school. She has often told the
new teachers in confidence that they should "stay away from" another teacher, Mr.
Question 1
pts
Mr. Gallagher sees what appears to be a marijuana cigarette in an external pocket of a
student's backpack as the student is walking out of the school building at the end of the
day. Mr. Gallagher decides not to do anything. Mr. Gallagher is not upholding his
responsibility to the profession because he did not –
seek and use research evidence to develop sound instructional practices.
work to engage the school community to close achievement, opportunity, and
attainment gaps.
protect students from any practice that harms or has the potential to harm students.
Question 2
pts
Mr. Phillips overhears two boys talking about wanting to steal a phone from a classmate
during study hall. Which of the following potentially helpful actions is Mr. Phillips
required to take?
Notify the principal that he overheard a possible plan to commit a crime.
Approach the boys and acknowledge that he overheard their conversation.
Attend the boys' study hall so that he is present to prevent the theft
Question 3
pts
Mr. Buckley, a new teacher, has been assigned to teach biology to high school students.
He objects to teaching some of the topics on evolution in the curriculum and is debating
whether he will teach them. Which of the following statements best expresses the
ethical guideline Mr. Buckley should follow in making the decision?
, Educators should uphold policies relevant to professional practice regardless of their
personal views.
When faced with a difficult moral decision, educators should follow the example of their
more experienced peers.
Educators should rely on their conscience to decide what actions are in the best interest
of students.
Question 4
pts
Ms. Cheng, a high school band instructor, has an extremely busy schedule. In addition
to teaching a full load of classes, she supervises several after-school rehearsals each
week. Ms. Cheng considers scheduling medical checkups that she has put off for a
couple of years, but she ultimately decides that her commitments to her music students
mean that for a while she cannot afford to lose the time the checkups would take. What
ethical principle does Ms. Cheng most clearly put at risk by deciding against getting the
checkups?
The duty to accept personal responsibility for ethical conduct and moral decision-
making.
The duty to place student welfare and safety as a top priority in assessing ethical
policies.
The obligation to monitor and maintain one's health as necessary to meet one's
professional expectations.
Question 5
pts
Ms. Salazar has mentored several new teachers at her school. She has often told the
new teachers in confidence that they should "stay away from" another teacher, Mr.
