Test Bank for
Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice: Being Ethical When No One is Looking Third Edition Jay S. Albanese Virginia Commonwealth University
Prepared by: Kerry Muehlenbeck Mesa Community College
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Recognizing Ethical Decisions
[page 1]
Chapter 2: Virtue Ethics
[page 9]
Chapter 3: Formalism
[page 18]
Chapter 4: Utilitarianism
[page 26]
Chapter 5: Crime and Law
[page 35]
Chapter 6: Police
[page 44]
Chapter 7: Courts
[page 54]
Chapter 8: Punishment and Corrections
[page 62]
Chapter 9: Liability
[page 71]
Chapter 10: The Future
[page 79]
Answer Key
[page 86]
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CHAPTER 1 Recognizing Ethical Dilemmas Chapter 1 Multiple Choice [Instructions: Read each question and the corresponding answers carefully and completely. Choose the answer that best answers the question.] 1. Heraclitus wrote, “Character is destiny.” One’s character, and therefore destiny, is made of three (3) essential qualities. Which of the following is not one of those qualities? a. duty b. good principles c. moral courage d. conscience Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
a To develop the ability to understand the essence of good character. Page 2 Intermediate
2. Which of the following behaviors has no moral content? a. Turning in the wallet you found to the school office. b. Telling the professor that a student is cheating. c. Deciding not to shower for a week. d. Keeping $20 in change when you knew you were only supposed to receive $2. Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
c To distinguish between morals, values, and ethics. Page 2 2
3. Certain categories of human beings are exempt from discussion of ethics and thus cannot be held to ethical standards. Which one of the following is an example of these categories? a. Lawyers b. Young children c. Middle aged individuals d. Geniuses Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
b To distinguish between morals, values, and ethics. Page 2 Intermediate
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4. What is the difference between morals and ethics? a. Ethics are rules of good conduct; morals are the study of ethics. b. Morals are rules of good conduct; ethics is the study of morals. c. Morals are the law; ethics are individual values. . d. There is no difference; they are the same thing. Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
b To distinguish between morals, values, and ethics. Page 2 Difficult
5. A person of good _________is one who engages consistently in moral conduct, regardless of what the law demands. a. Character b. Integrity c. Virtue d. Behavior Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
a To distinguish between morals, values, and ethics. Page 3 Easy
6. How can values be verified? a. Empirical observations b. Facts c. Reason d. Politicians Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
c To distinguish between morals, values, and ethics. Page 3 Easy
7. What is the ability to evaluate viewpoints, facts, and behaviors objectively in order to assess the true worth of an act or course of conduct? a. Etiquette b. Morals c. Values d. Critical thinking Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
d To understand the importance of critical thinking to ethics. Page 3 Intermediate
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8. Guidelines for how people should interact with others in all social relations is the definition for what term? a. Etiquette b. Morals c. Values d. Critical thinking Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
a To increase awareness of the connection between etiquette and ethics. Page 4 Easy
9. What are ethical obligations toward others in behavior? a. Manners b. Morals c. Etiquette d. Values Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
b To increase awareness of the connection between etiquette and ethics. Page 4 Intermediate
10. The research regarding altruism toward Jews in WWII and the students who wear counterfeit glasses seem to indicate that: a. small steps may be the path toward ethical or unethical conduct b. studying ethics will guarantee ethical conduct c. heroes are born d. proper etiquette is crucial to social welfare Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
a To increase awareness of the connection between etiquette and ethics. Page 4-5 Difficult
11. The belief that morals can be different, but none are better than another is called what? a. Moral intuition b. Ethics c. Moral relativism d. Tolerance Answer: Objective: Reference: Level:
c To recognize the concept of moral relativism. Page 5 Easy
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