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