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Professional and General Ethics Questions

Multiple choice

Duty comes from�

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and pick out the best answer out of the
four choices given in the questions that follow.

A duty is an obligation. It is something we owe to others as social beings when we live together. We must let others live with us. My right of living implies my duty to my fellow beings to allow them the same conditions of life. In fact, rights and duties are correlated. What is a right in regard to one may be a duty in regard to others. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. We should always observe from the standpoint of others. Moral duty is more effective than legal rights. A moral duty is that which is binding upon the people on moral grounds. It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.

I must try to create conditions that contribute to the welfare of humanity. Similarly, I owe a duty to my parents—to be obedient and respectful to them. This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience. So this is concerned with a moral duty which any person owes without a legal bondage.

A sense of duty is paramount for the proper development of civilization. Hypocrisy is quite reverse to the sense of duty. It involves wickedness, while duty involves sincerity and faithfulness.

  1. responsibility

  2. legal bondage

  3. hypocrisy

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The text states: 'This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience.' Therefore, responsibility is the source.

Multiple choice

Which of the following moral duties has not been mentioned in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and pick out the best answer out of the
four choices given in the questions that follow.

A duty is an obligation. It is something we owe to others as social beings when we live together. We must let others live with us. My right of living implies my duty to my fellow beings to allow them the same conditions of life. In fact, rights and duties are correlated. What is a right in regard to one may be a duty in regard to others. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. We should always observe from the standpoint of others. Moral duty is more effective than legal rights. A moral duty is that which is binding upon the people on moral grounds. It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.

I must try to create conditions that contribute to the welfare of humanity. Similarly, I owe a duty to my parents—to be obedient and respectful to them. This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience. So this is concerned with a moral duty which any person owes without a legal bondage.

A sense of duty is paramount for the proper development of civilization. Hypocrisy is quite reverse to the sense of duty. It involves wickedness, while duty involves sincerity and faithfulness.

  1. Moral duty towards our motherland

  2. Moral duty towards our parents

  3. Moral duty towards the poor

  4. Moral duty to contribute to the welfare of humanity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage mentions duties towards parents, the poor, and humanity. It does not mention a duty towards the motherland.

Multiple choice

“We should always observe from the standpoint of others.” This is a—

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and pick out the best answer out of the
four choices given in the questions that follow.

A duty is an obligation. It is something we owe to others as social beings when we live together. We must let others live with us. My right of living implies my duty to my fellow beings to allow them the same conditions of life. In fact, rights and duties are correlated. What is a right in regard to one may be a duty in regard to others. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. We should always observe from the standpoint of others. Moral duty is more effective than legal rights. A moral duty is that which is binding upon the people on moral grounds. It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.

I must try to create conditions that contribute to the welfare of humanity. Similarly, I owe a duty to my parents—to be obedient and respectful to them. This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience. So this is concerned with a moral duty which any person owes without a legal bondage.

A sense of duty is paramount for the proper development of civilization. Hypocrisy is quite reverse to the sense of duty. It involves wickedness, while duty involves sincerity and faithfulness.

  1. simple sentence

  2. complex sentence

  3. compound sentence

  4. phrase
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A simple sentence consists of one independent clause. 'We should always observe from the standpoint of others' has one subject and one predicate, making it a simple sentence.

Multiple choice

Why should I be obedient and respectful to my parents?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and pick out the best answer out of the
four choices given in the questions that follow.

A duty is an obligation. It is something we owe to others as social beings when we live together. We must let others live with us. My right of living implies my duty to my fellow beings to allow them the same conditions of life. In fact, rights and duties are correlated. What is a right in regard to one may be a duty in regard to others. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. We should always observe from the standpoint of others. Moral duty is more effective than legal rights. A moral duty is that which is binding upon the people on moral grounds. It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.

I must try to create conditions that contribute to the welfare of humanity. Similarly, I owe a duty to my parents—to be obedient and respectful to them. This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience. So this is concerned with a moral duty which any person owes without a legal bondage.

A sense of duty is paramount for the proper development of civilization. Hypocrisy is quite reverse to the sense of duty. It involves wickedness, while duty involves sincerity and faithfulness.

  1. Because of my sense of responsibility

  2. Because of legal bonding

  3. Because of civilization

  4. Because of hypocrisy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that the duty to parents originates from the sense of responsibility, which is related to our conscience.

Multiple choice

Why is it a duty to help the poor?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and pick out the best answer out of the
four choices given in the questions that follow.

A duty is an obligation. It is something we owe to others as social beings when we live together. We must let others live with us. My right of living implies my duty to my fellow beings to allow them the same conditions of life. In fact, rights and duties are correlated. What is a right in regard to one may be a duty in regard to others. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. We should always observe from the standpoint of others. Moral duty is more effective than legal rights. A moral duty is that which is binding upon the people on moral grounds. It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.

I must try to create conditions that contribute to the welfare of humanity. Similarly, I owe a duty to my parents—to be obedient and respectful to them. This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience. So this is concerned with a moral duty which any person owes without a legal bondage.

A sense of duty is paramount for the proper development of civilization. Hypocrisy is quite reverse to the sense of duty. It involves wickedness, while duty involves sincerity and faithfulness.

  1. Because I am poor

  2. Because I am rich

  3. Because I belong to the society

  4. Because God wants this
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.'

Multiple choice

The word 'always' in “We should always observe from the standpoint of others” is a/an

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and pick out the best answer out of the
four choices given in the questions that follow.

A duty is an obligation. It is something we owe to others as social beings when we live together. We must let others live with us. My right of living implies my duty to my fellow beings to allow them the same conditions of life. In fact, rights and duties are correlated. What is a right in regard to one may be a duty in regard to others. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. We should always observe from the standpoint of others. Moral duty is more effective than legal rights. A moral duty is that which is binding upon the people on moral grounds. It is my moral duty to help the poor because of being a member of the society.

I must try to create conditions that contribute to the welfare of humanity. Similarly, I owe a duty to my parents—to be obedient and respectful to them. This duty originates from the sense of responsibility which is directly related to our conscience. So this is concerned with a moral duty which any person owes without a legal bondage.

A sense of duty is paramount for the proper development of civilization. Hypocrisy is quite reverse to the sense of duty. It involves wickedness, while duty involves sincerity and faithfulness.

  1. adverb

  2. adjective

  3. noun

  4. verb
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'always' modifies the verb 'observe' by indicating frequency, which makes it an adverb.

Multiple choice

Directions: The short passage below is followed by a question based on its content. Answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

The very act of placing our assets in the hands of other people requires immense trust. An untrustworthy stockbroker or insurance agent, like an untrustworthy physician or attorney, finds few takers for his or her services. Financial scandals shock us precisely because they involve people and institutions that we should be able to trust. Finance is not a clearly identifiable occupation or profession and involves a highly technical body of knowledge, but people who are trained in finance engage in a much wider range of activities. Accountants, by contrast, do much the same work in every setting, and the different accounting functions — public and management accounting or external and internal auditing — raise similar ethical problems that can be identified and addressed in a code of ethics.

What is the primary purpose of the passage?

  1. The accounting ethics focus on the ethical problems of a relatively uniform activity.

  2. A moment's reflection reveals that finance would be impossible without ethics.

  3. Finance is not a limited field; in fact it involves broad range of activities.

  4. The field of finance requires immense trust as its one essential characteristic.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The opening sentence states the crux of the passage: “trust” is the very basis of finance. Option (2) emphasizes on “ethics (trust) in finance” which is more general and covers the entire field of finance. Hence, (2) is the answer.

Multiple choice

What is the moral of Qixi Legend?

  1. To help other and make yourself a blessing

  2. True love can overcome all the hardships and barriers.

  3. We should ask for parents' permission to get married.

  4. Happiness is built upon hard work and skills.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Qixi legend is a classic tale of enduring love, symbolizing that true love can overcome even the greatest obstacles, such as being separated by the Milky Way.

Multiple choice

What is the role of ethics in guiding the decision-making process in art conservation?

  1. To ensure that conservators act in the best interests of the artwork

  2. To promote transparency and accountability in conservation practice

  3. To foster collaboration and communication among conservators and other stakeholders

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ethics plays a crucial role in guiding the decision-making process in art conservation, ensuring that conservators act in the best interests of the artwork, promoting transparency and accountability, and fostering collaboration and communication among conservators and other stakeholders.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical obligation of a shooter towards their equipment?

  1. To maintain their firearm in a safe and functional condition.

  2. To use only ammunition that is appropriate for their firearm.

  3. To store their firearm and ammunition securely when not in use.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shooters have a responsibility to ensure that their equipment is safe and properly maintained.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical principle of honesty in shooting sports?

  1. Being truthful about your scores and results.

  2. Not cheating or attempting to gain an unfair advantage.

  3. Admitting your mistakes and accepting the consequences.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Honesty is a fundamental principle in shooting sports, requiring shooters to be truthful and fair in their actions.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical obligation of a shooter towards their fellow competitors?

  1. To treat them with respect and courtesy.

  2. To avoid engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct.

  3. To congratulate them on their successes and support them in their failures.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shooters have a responsibility to treat their fellow competitors with respect and fairness.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical principle of integrity in shooting sports?

  1. Acting in accordance with the rules and regulations of the sport.

  2. Maintaining high moral standards and values.

  3. Being consistent and reliable in your actions.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Integrity is a core principle in shooting sports, requiring shooters to act ethically and responsibly.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical obligation of a shooter towards their coach or instructor?

  1. To respect their authority and expertise.

  2. To follow their instructions and guidance.

  3. To provide them with honest feedback.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shooters have a responsibility to respect and cooperate with their coaches or instructors.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical obligation of a shooter towards their sponsors or supporters?

  1. To represent them in a positive and professional manner.

  2. To adhere to their contractual obligations.

  3. To be grateful for their support and acknowledge their contributions.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shooters have a responsibility to represent their sponsors or supporters in a positive and ethical manner.