SOCPRO - Quiz
  • 1. What is the main principle of utilitarianism?
A) Act according to personal virtue
B) Follow moral duties regardless of consequences
C) Follow religious principles strictly
D) Maximize happiness and minimize suffering
  • 2. A scientist discovers a cure for a deadly disease but needs to test it on 100 people without their knowledge to confirm its effectiveness. If successful, it could save millions. What would a utilitarian do?
A) Conduct the test but only on prisoners
B) Delay the test until everyone consents, even if it means more deaths
C) Approve the testing, because saving millions outweighs harming 100 people
D) Reject the testing because it violates informed consent
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of utilitarian reasoning?
A) A soldier follows orders regardless of personal beliefs
B) A doctor saves five patients by using the organs of one healthy person
C) A student refuses to cheat because honesty is a virtue
D) A judge follows the law even if it leads to an unfair result
  • 4. Who is the most famous proponent of utilitarianism?
A) David Hume
B) Aristotle
C) Immanuel Kant
D) John Stuart Mill
  • 5. According to Kant’s categorical imperative, how should people act?
A) By following whatever society deems acceptable
B) Based on what brings the most pleasure
C) According to universal moral laws that apply to everyone
D) By maximizing their own personal benefit
  • 6. Which ethical theory focuses on duty and rules?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Virtue Ethics
C) Deontology
D) Moral Relativism
  • 7. You find a wallet on the street with $500 and an ID inside. You really need the money to pay rent. What would a deontologist likely do?
A) Keep it, but try to pay it forward later
B) Donate the money to charity instead
C) Return it because honesty is a moral duty
D) Keep the money because no one will know
  • 8. Which ethical theory prioritizes the greatest good for the greatest number?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Deontology
C) Virtue Ethics
D) Moral Relativism
  • 9. Your best friend asks you to lie to their partner to cover up their cheating. If you refuse, your friend may end the friendship. What would a virtue ethicist likely do?
A) Lie to protect the friendship
B) Tell the partner directly to stop the deception
C) Refuse, because honesty and loyalty should be upheld
D) Lie now, but encourage your friend to confess later
  • 10. Which ethical theory is concerned with developing good character traits?
A) Deontology
B) Moral Relativism
C) Virtue Ethics
D) Utilitarianism
  • 11. Who is the most famous philosopher associated with virtue ethics?
A) Mill
B) Aristotle
C) Kant
D) Locke
  • 12. According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate goal of human life?
A) Eudaimonia (flourishing and well-being)
B) Power
C) Following strict moral laws
D) Maximizing pleasure
  • 13. What philosopher is most associated with deontology?
A) Thomas Hobbes
B) Immanuel Kant
C) John Stuart Mill
D) Aristotle
  • 14. A doctor is treating a terminally ill patient who is in severe pain. The patient begs for assisted euthanasia, but it is illegal in their country. What would a deontologist do?
A) Consider the patient's wishes and weigh the emotional impact
B) Assist the patient to relieve suffering
C) Refuse, because following the law is a moral duty
D) Let the family decide
  • 15. Which of the following is an example of virtue ethics?
A) A soldier obeys orders even when they seem unethical
B) A person practices honesty because it is part of being a good person
C) A scientist falsifies data to get ahead in their career
D) A politician lies because it will make people happier
  • 16. Which of the following is an example of a deontological approach to ethics?
A) A person tells the truth, even when it has negative consequences
B) A doctor saves five patients by sacrificing one healthy patient
C) Someone helps others only if it benefits them personally
D) A company lies to increase profits but later donates to charity
  • 17. Who should be responsible for the unintended consequences of technology?
A) The government through regulations
B) The developers who create the technology
C) The users who adopt the technology
D) All of the above
  • 18. What is the primary ethical concern when balancing innovation and responsibility?
A) Ensuring fairness and preventing harm
B) Making technology as profitable as possible
C) Slowing down technological progress
D) Preventing competition in the market
  • 19. Who should be held accountable if an AI system causes harm?
A) No one, since AI decisions are unpredictable
B) The users who operate it
C) The AI itself
D) The company that designed it
  • 20. Is it ethical to replace human workers with AI if it increases efficiency?
A) AI should never replace humans
B) Yes, because efficiency benefits the economy
C) No, because it puts people out of jobs
D) Only if there are programs to retrain displaced workers
  • 21. Should social media platforms be responsible for fact-checking content?
A) No, because users should fact-check themselves
B) Yes, to prevent the spread of misinformation
C) No, because it limits free speech
D) Only if they are forced to by the government
  • 22. Should ethical hacking be encouraged to improve cybersecurity?
A) No, because companies should secure their systems without outside help
B) No, because hacking is always illegal
C) Yes, to find vulnerabilities before criminals do
D) Only if the hacker is government-approved
  • 23. What is the main ethical issue with facial recognition technology?
A) There are no ethical issues with facial recognition
B) It is useful for security and should be widely adopted
C) It can invade privacy and lead to government surveillance
D) It helps identify criminals more efficiently
  • 24. How much personal data should companies be allowed to collect?
A) None, as data collection is always unethical
B) Everything, since data is valuable for business growth
C) As much as they want if users consent
D) Only what is necessary for their services
  • 25. Is it ethical for governments to use mass surveillance to prevent crime?
A) Yes, if it helps national security
B) Yes, as long as the data is used responsibly
C) No, because it violates privacy rights
D) Only if citizens are informed and give consent
  • 26. Should AI systems be allowed to make life-or-death decisions (e.g., autonomous weapons, medical AI)?
A) No, because ethical responsibility should remain with humans
B) Only if the AI has been extensively tested and proven reliable
C) It depends on the situation
D) Yes, if they are more accurate than humans
  • 27. What is a major ethical concern about AI bias?
A) AI can never be biased because it is based on data
B) Bias in AI is not an ethical concern
C) AI bias can be eliminated with more data
D) AI can reinforce existing societal inequalities
  • 28. What ethical issue arises from social media algorithms prioritizing engagement?
A) Algorithms are neutral and have no ethical concerns
B) It can promote misinformation and divisive content
C) Users get better content recommendations
D) It only affects entertainment content, not news
  • 29. Should governments regulate social media content?
A) Governments should own social media platforms to control content
B) Only for specific types of content (e.g., hate speech)
C) Yes, to prevent harmful content from spreading
D) No, because it may limit free speech
  • 30. What is the primary law governing cybercrimes in the Philippines?
A) RA10844
B) RA10173
C) RA 10175
D) RA8792
  • 31. What does RA10175 stand for?
A) E-commerce act
B) Data Privacy act of 2012
C) Anti-Cybercrime law
D) Cybercrime prevention act of 2012
  • 32. Which law in the Philippines governs the protection of personal data?
A) RA9995
B) RA8792
C) RA10173
D) RA10175
  • 33. What is the significance of "RA 8792"?
A) Regulates online commerce
B) Protects minors online
C) Provides guidelines on cyberbullying
D) Penalizes hacking activities
  • 34. Ethical hacking is also known as:
A) White hat hacking
B) Penetration fraud
C) Black hat hacking
D) Red Teaming
  • 35. Which government agency is primarily responsible for implementing cybercrime laws in the Philippines?
A) DICT
B) DOJ - Office of Cybercrime
C) DOST
D) NBI - Cybercrime division
  • 36. What must ethical hackers obtain before performing any penetration testing?
A) No requirement needed
B) A court order
C) A written consent from the system owner
D) A signed non-disclosure agreement
  • 37. What is the penalty for cyber libel under RA 10175?
A) Life imprisonment
B) Deportation
C) 6 months to 6 years imprisonment and/or fine
D) Fine only
  • 38. What is the main goal of ethical hacking?
A) To steal data anonymously
B) To identify and fix security vulnerabilities
C) to bypass cybersecurity systems
D) to spread virus legally
  • 39. In RA 10175, which of the following can be considered a "cyber-dependent crime"?
A) Murder
B) Hacking
C) Fraud via physical documents
D) Theft
  • 40. Which of these activities is ILLEGAL even with the intention of helping?
A) Testing your own system for vulnerabilities
B) Reporting a security flaw you discovered accidentally
C) Disclosing vulnerabilities to an organization you hacked without consent
D) Scanning networks with written permission
  • 41. Which ethical hacking tool is used for packet sniffing?
A) Nmap
B) Wireshark
C) Nessus
D) John the Ripper
  • 42. Which of the following is an example of a cyber offense under the "content-related offenses" category in RA 10175?
A) Unauthorized access
B) Cyberterrorism
C) Data interference
D) Cybersex
  • 43. Which of the following is NOT considered a cybercrime under RA10175?
A) Identity Theft
B) Libel
C) Software piracy
D) Cybersex
  • 44. Which of these types of hackers breaks into systems for malicious reasons?
A) Grey-hat
B) Black-hat
C) Red-hat
D) White-hat
  • 45. What type of hacker falls between legal and illegal activities, often acting without permission but not with malicious intent?
A) Blue-hat
B) Grey-hat
C) Black-hat
D) White-hat
  • 46. Which of the following is a technical form of cybercrime?
A) Online libel
B) Hacking into a server
C) Cyberbullying
D) Cyberstalking
  • 47. Under RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act), who is responsible for securing personal information in a company?
A) The Data Protection Officer (DPO)
B) The CEO
C) The Compliance Officer
D) The HR Manager
  • 48. Which of these qualifies as a derivative work?
A) A fan-made film based on a copyrighted movie
B) A direct copy of a novel
C) A photograph of a public sculpture
D) A new invention
  • 49. Which of these actions is MOST likely to infringe copyright?
A) Using a copyrighted image in a blog without credit or license
B) Quoting a paragraph from a book in a review
C) Creating your own version of a song
D) Linking to an external website
  • 50. Which of the following CANNOT be patented?
A) A chemical compound
B) A mathematical formula
C) A mechanical invention
D) A pharmaceutical process
  • 51. What is fair use in copyright law?
A) Using copyrighted content if it’s under 30 seconds
B) Limited use of copyrighted work for purposes like commentary, criticism, or education
C) A license to use any copyrighted content
D) Reproducing a full work as long as it’s not sold
  • 52. A student paraphrases an article without citation. Is that plagiarism?
A) Only if the article was copyrighted
B) No, because the wording is different
C) Not if it's under 100 words
D) Yes, because the ideas are not original
  • 53. What does a patent protect?
A) Inventions and processes
B) Industrial designs
C) Artistic works
D) Trade secrets
  • 54. Which of the following is protected by copyright?
A) An invention for a new machine
B) A new drug formula
C) A company logo
D) A novel or a movie script
  • 55. What do you need to do to receive copyright protection?
A) Submit a request to the UN
B) Nothing — it exists automatically when the work is created
C) Register with the government
D) Hire a lawyer
  • 56. How long does copyright protection typically last for an individual’s original work?
A) Forever
B) 50 years from publication
C) 70 years after the author’s death
D) 10 years
  • 57. Which of the following best defines a trademark?
A) An exclusive right to make and sell an invention
B) A registered legal document
C) A sign, logo, or phrase that identifies a brand or company
D) A government-issued copyright
  • 58. What is the main purpose of intellectual property (IP) laws?
A) To control global markets
B) To protect creative works and inventions
C) To increase product prices
D) To limit free speech
  • 59. What is considered plagiarism?
A) Publishing someone else’s work with permission
B) Quoting a source with proper citation
C) Using another person's work without credit or acknowledgment
D) Hiring a freelance writer
  • 60. Copying code from a website without attribution is an example of:
A) Patent infringement
B) Plagiarism
C) Fair use
D) Trademark dilution
  • 61. What is the main purpose of GDPR?
A) To enforce cybersecurity policies for governments
B) To make internet access easier for European citizens
C) To allow companies to share data more freely
D) To protect the personal data and privacy of individuals
  • 62. Which profession has a special responsibility to ensure ethical data usage?
A) Customer service agents
B) Data scientists and analysts
C) Sales representatives
D) Graphic designers
  • 63. Which legal basis under GDPR does not require user consent for processing personal data?
A) Contractual necessity
B) Explicit consent
C) Legitimate interests
D) Both A and C
  • 64. Which of the following is NOT a right granted by GDPR?
A) Right to data portability
B) Right to object to automated decision-making
C) Right to access data
D) Right to compensation without legal process
  • 65. Which of the following is considered personal data under GDPR?
A) A list of movie genres
B) An IP address
C) A company’s name
D) A user’s favorite color
  • 66. Which of these actions would likely violate ethical standards in data collection?
A) Selling user data without informing them
B) Encrypting personal information
C) Asking users for consent before collecting data
D) Encrypting personal information
  • 67. What’s the ethical dilemma in using publicly available data for AI training?
A) AI systems require private data
B) Public data has copyright
C) The data may have been posted without meaningful consent
D) The data is too expensive
  • 68. Which principle is NOT one of the core principles of GDPR?
A) Purpose limitation
B) Data monetization
C) Accountability
D) Data minimization
  • 69. Under GDPR, individuals have the right to:
A) Prevent companies from using encryption
B) Automatically block all marketing
C) Monitor company data servers
D) Be forgotten (have their data erased)
  • 70. A mobile app collects precise location data and uses it for targeted advertising. What ethical issue is MOST relevant here?
A) Data redundancy
B) Inadequate transparency and consent
C) System optimization
D) Lack of data portability
  • 71. Under GDPR, what is data minimization?
A) Collecting only data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what's necessary
B) Archiving old data in compressed formats
C) Deleting user accounts after inactivity
D) Removing duplicate user entries
  • 72. Which of the following is an ethical approach to handling user data?
A) Collecting only the data needed for a specific purpose
B) Selling anonymized data without informing users
C) Making consent forms hard to read
D) Collecting as much data as possible for future use
  • 73. A company anonymizes user data and shares it. What’s a key GDPR risk they may still face?
A) Data anonymization is illegal
B) Poor anonymization may allow re-identification
C) Anonymized data must be destroyed after 1 year
D) Anonymized data can't be stored long term
  • 74. What is informed consent in data privacy?
A) A vague statement hidden in the Terms & Conditions
B) Users knowingly agreeing to data use with clear information
C) Automatically opting in users to data collection
D) A verbal agreement recorded during a phone call
  • 75. How soon must a data breach be reported under GDPR?
A) 72 hours
B) As soon as the company completes an internal investigation
C) Only if over 1,000 users are affected
D) Within 30 days
  • 76. What does GDPR stand for?
A) Government Data Privacy Regulation
B) General Data Protection Regulation
C) General Digital Protection Rules
D) Global Data Privacy Regulation
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