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