17 Questions
What is the primary focus of the theory of virtue and vice according to the passage?
Examining the conditions under which we assign praise or blame
According to the passage, what is a fundamental question for human beings?
How we should live our lives
The passage discusses three main parts of ethics. Which of the following is NOT one of those parts?
The theory of punishment
According to the passage, what is the role of the theory of right and wrong in ethical decision-making?
It deals with our judgments of actions as right or wrong and how we determine this
What is the key focus of the theory of good and evil according to the passage?
Investigating the metaphysical nature of good and evil
How does the passage describe the relationship between the good and the right?
The good may not always be achievable, and the right is defined as choosing the lesser of two evils.
What does the capability of humans to project memory patterns onto future events allow them to do?
Make conscious choices
In ethical decision making, what does the principle of evaluating the relative merits of options based on past experiences refer to?
Practical means to reach a goal
Which general principle for choosing an action is provided as an example in the text?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
How are 'moral' and 'ethics' defined in the context of the text?
'Moral' refers to actions worthy of praise or blame, and 'ethics' refers to general basis for choosing actions
What does the text suggest is the purpose of ethical principles in decision-making?
To provide guidance and direction in choosing between actions
How does human ability to play with memories relate to science and mathematics according to the text?
It enables the prediction of future events
What is the key factor that makes us moral beings?
Evaluating the rightness or wrongness of our actions
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the ethical dilemma presented in the text?
Neither choice achieves the good, but one is more right (justifiable) than the other.
What is the key role of ethics in computing, according to the text?
To guide computing professionals in making choices that are morally right.
What are the two main bases for evaluating the rightness or wrongness of actions, according to the text?
Feeling basis and rational basis
What is the key message of the text regarding ethical decision-making in computing?
Ethical decision-making should be based on a firm foundation, whether feeling-based or rational.
Test your knowledge on evaluating actions and making ethical decisions in the context of professional computing ethics. Explore scenarios like choosing between saving your child or pet and understand the basis for moral judgments.
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