PHIL332/PHIL334 – Philosophy Weekly Quiz 2

Philosophy 334 Week 2 Quiz

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Question 1

Bill LeMessurier had to order extra work on Citicorp Tower because:

Select one:

a. Bethlehem Steel told him to do so.

b. The engineer in New York had approved bolted joints instead of welded.

c. The steel beams had bent in strong winds.

d. The contractors had used cheaper steel to save money.

Explanation

Question 2

Informed consent requires the following condition(s):

Select one:

a. Consent given voluntarily; based on information a rational person would want; consenter was competent.

b. The consenter signed a legal document.

c. All the risks are involuntary.

d. The person bought the product in a regular store open to the public.

Explanation

Question 3

Northern States Power Co. acted ethically when choosing the location for a new power plant because:

Select one:

a. It consulted with environmental experts.

b. It involved local citizens and environmental groups in the decision process.

c. It hired the best lawyers it could find to help it fight legal battles over the project.

d. It chose the lowest cost location.

Explanation

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a profession according to Martin and Schinzinger:

Select one:

a. Self-regulation.

b. Public good.

c. High pay.

d. Advanced expertise.

Explanation

Question 5

According to Martin and Schinzinger, the core idea around which the several senses of “responsibility” revolve is:

Select one:

a. Blame

b. Conscientiousness

c. Punctuality

d. Obligations

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