2. Ethics and Morality

Ethics Casework — Quiz

Test your understanding of ethics casework with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A pharmacist has access to a life-saving medication that is in short supply. There are two patients who need it: one is a wealthy individual who can pay for it, and the other is a low-income individual who cannot afford it. According to the ethical framework of Justice as Fairness, what should the pharmacist prioritize?

Question 2

A teacher is considering whether to allow a student to retake an exam after they missed it due to a family emergency. According to the ethical framework of Contractualism, what would be the most relevant factor in the teacher’s decision?

Question 3

A company is deciding whether to implement a new policy that would reduce environmental harm but increase production costs. According to the ethical framework of Rights-Based Ethics, what would be the most important consideration?

Question 4

In a case study where a doctor must decide whether to perform a risky surgery that could either save a patient’s life or significantly shorten it, which of the following would be a key consideration under the ethical framework of the Doctrine of Double Effect?

Question 5

A business leader is deciding whether to disclose a potential safety risk in one of its products. According to the ethical framework of Moral Relativism, what would be the most relevant consideration?