CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE DE MARANDING, INC.
Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte
GEC 008 – Ethics/Etika
Summer Class Midterm Exam
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SECTION:
TEST I. Multiple Choice. Encircle the correct answer. Deduction of points in every erasure.
1. What is philosophy?
a) The study of ancient civilizations.
b) The study of the natural world and its processes.
c) The study of fundamental questions about existence,
knowledge, ethics, and reality.
d) The study of human behavior and social interactions.
2. What are the branches of philosophy?
a) Biology, chemistry, and physics.
b) Logic, mathematics, and computer science.
c) Metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and logic.
d) Literature, art, and music.
3. What is metaphysics?
a) The study of knowledge and justified belief.
b) The study of the nature of reality and existence.
c) The study of moral values and principles.
d) The study of human reasoning and argumentation.
4. What is epistemology?
a) The study of moral values and principles.
b) The study of knowledge and justified belief.
c) The study of the nature of reality and existence.
d) The study of human reasoning and argumentation.
5. What is ethics?
a) The study of knowledge and justified belief.
b) The study of the nature of reality and existence.
c) The study of moral values and principles.
d) The study of human reasoning and argumentation.
6. What is logic?
a) The study of moral values and principles.
b) The study of knowledge and justified belief.
c) The study of the nature of reality and existence.
d) The study of reasoning and argumentation.
7. What is the Socratic method?
a) A philosophical inquiry method of asking questions to
stimulate critical thinking and uncover the truth.
b) A method of meditation and self-reflection.
c) A technique for analyzing scientific data.
d) A system of deductive reasoning.
8. Who was the famous Greek philosopher known for his
dialogues and teachings?
a) Plato
b) Aristotle
c) Socrates
d) Epicurus
9. What is the meaning of "philosophy" in Greek?
a) Love of wisdom
b) Pursuit of knowledge
c) Analytical thinking
d) Intellectual curiosity
10. How does philosophy differ from science?
a) Philosophy relies on empirical evidence, while science
relies on logical reasoning.
b) Philosophy is concerned with fundamental questions,
while science focuses on empirical observations and
experiments.
c) Philosophy studies the natural world, while science
studies abstract concepts.
d) Philosophy seeks objective truths, while science is
subjective in its approach.
11. What is a human act?
a) Any action performed by a human being.
b) An action that involves conscious choice and moral
responsibility.
c) An instinctual behavior performed without conscious
thought.
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12. What distinguishes a human act from an act of man?
a) The complexity of the action.
b) The intentions and moral responsibility behind the
action.
c) There is no distinction; both terms mean the same thing.
13. Which of the following is an example of a human act?
a) Blinking your eyes in response to bright light. b)
Deciding to help someone in need.
c) Breathing involuntarily.
14. What is the role of reason in human acts?
a) Reason does not influence human acts.
b) Reason guides and directs human acts.
c) Reason is only necessary for acts of man.
15. Can acts of man become human acts?
a) Yes, through conscious choice and moral responsibility.
b) No, acts of man are always separate from human acts.
c) It depends on the specific action being performed.
16. Which of the following is an example of an act of man?
a) Studying for an exam.
b) Smiling at someone in greeting.
c) Donating money to a charity.
17. What is the moral dimension of human acts?
a) Human acts are always morally good or morally bad.
b) Human acts have no moral dimension; they are neutral.
c) The moral quality of human acts depends on the
intentions and circumstances.
18. Can an act of man be morally evaluated?
a) Yes, all actions have a moral dimension.
b) No, acts of man are outside the realm of moral
evaluation.
c) It depends on the intentions and consequences of the
act.
19. What is the relationship between freedom and human
acts?
a) Human acts are always determined by external factors
and lack freedom.
b) Freedom is essential for human acts as they involve
conscious choice.
c) Human acts have no connection to freedom; they are
solely determined by instinct.
20. Can acts of man be influenced by external factors?
a) Yes, acts of man are influenced by external factors such
as environment and circumstances.
b) No, acts of man are solely determined by internal
motivations.
c) It depends on the specific act being performed.
21. What are the modifiers of human acts?
a) Factors that determine the morality of an act.
b) Elements that influence the outcome of a human act.
c) Conditions that determine the intentions behind a human
act.
d) Circumstances that affect the freedom of an individual.
22. How does habit serve as a modifier of human acts?
a) Habit determines the moral quality of the act.
b) Habit influences the intentions and choices of the
person.
c) Habit affects the consequences of the act.
d) Habit determines the legality of the act.
23. What is the impact of fear as a modifier of human acts?
a) Fear determines the moral responsibility of the person.
b) Fear influences the intentions and choices of the person.
c) Fear affects the consequences of the act.
d) Fear determines the legality of the act.
 24. What is the role of violence as a modifier of human acts?
a) Violence determines the moral quality of the act.
b) Violence influences the intentions and choices of the
person.
c) Violence affects the consequences of the act.
d) Violence determines the legality of the act.
25. How do ignorance and error serve as modifiers of human
acts?
a) They determine the moral responsibility of the person.
b) They influence the intentions and choices of the person.
c) They affect the consequences of the act.
d) They determine the legality of the act.
26. What are moral standards?
a) Principles or rules that govern ethical behavior and
decision-making.
b) Standards of efficiency and effectiveness in achieving
goals.
c) Rules and guidelines for social etiquette and politeness.
d) Guidelines for technical or procedural accuracy.
27. What distinguishes moral standards from non-moral
standards?
a) Moral standards are based on religious beliefs, while
non-moral standards are secular.
b) Moral standards are concerned with right and wrong,
while non-moral standards are value-neutral.
c) Moral standards apply to personal behavior, while non-
moral standards apply to professional conduct.
d) There is no clear distinction between moral and non-
moral standards.
28. Which of the following is an example of a moral standard?
a) Dressing appropriately for a business meeting.
b) Following traffic regulations while driving.
c) Respecting the rights and dignity of others.
d) Completing a task within a specified deadline
29. What are non-moral standards?
a) Principles or rules that govern ethical behavior and
decision-making.
b) Standards of efficiency and effectiveness in achieving
goals.
c) Rules and guidelines for social etiquette and politeness.
d) Guidelines for technical or procedural accuracy.
30. Which of the following is an example of a non-moral
standard?
a) Being honest and truthful in all interactions.
b) Following company policies and procedures.
c) Respecting the privacy of others.
d) Adhering to engineering standards in designing a
product.

Test II. Identification. Write your answers in the space provided. Deduction of points in every erasure.
________________ 1. Philo + sophia
________________ 2. Study of soul
________________ 3. Study of the validity of truth.
________________ 4. A type of ethics that is prescriptive in nature.
________________ 5. The practice of ethics.
________________ 6. Studies the first principle.
________________ 7. Is derived from the Greek word theos, which means God.
________________ 8. The study of the principles and criteria of a valid argument.
________________ 9. A type of philosophy that is religious and ethical in origin and character.
________________ 10. Embrace the concepts of karma and reincarnation.
________________ 11. An act which proceeds from the deliberate free will of man.
________________ 12. Man’s animal acts of sensation and appetition, as well as acts performs indeliberately or without advertence
and the exercise of free choice.
________________ 13. Element of human act that proceeds from the deliberate will; it requires.
________________ 14. Element of human act that is act determined (elicited or commanded) by the will and by nothing else.
________________ 15. Human act must have will-act. There must be knowledge and freedom in the agent.
________________ 16. We have no rights to impose on others.
________________ 17. Force others to act accordingly.
________________ 18. Norms + values
________________ 19. General rules about actions and behaviors.
________________ 20. Enduring belief about what is good and desirable , or not
Test III. Enumaration. Enumarate what is ask. Write your answer inside the box.
Classification of Philosophy
4. 19.
20.
1. 5. Types of Ethics
6. 21.
12. 22.
23.
13. Essential Qualities of Human Act
7. 14. 24.
Ignorance 2. 25.
26.
8. 15.
Branches of Philosophy
16. 27.
9. 28.
29.
3. 10. 17. 30.
Modifiers of Human Act
18. 31.
11.
32.
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34.
35.