Practice Test Geeks(CEA) Certified Ethics Associate Practice Test
← All CEA Flashcard Decks

Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning Flashcards

7 cards from real CEA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning flashcards as text

  1. Which moral theory emphasizes the development of character traits such as courage, honesty, and compassion?

    Answer: Virtue ethics

    Virtue ethics, rooted in Aristotle's philosophy, focuses on cultivating virtuous character as the foundation of moral behavior.

  2. A researcher omits unfavorable data from a study to increase the chance of publication. Which ethical concept does this violate?

    Answer: Scientific integrity

    Scientific integrity requires complete and accurate reporting; selective omission of data is a form of research misconduct.

  3. What is the primary purpose of an organizational code of ethics?

    Answer: To provide guidance that aligns employee behavior with organizational values

    A code of ethics articulates shared values and standards to guide employee decision-making in alignment with the organization's mission.

  4. Which term describes the tendency to rationalize unethical behavior because 'everyone else does it'?

    Answer: Normalization of deviance

    Normalization of deviance occurs when repeated acceptance of small deviations from standards makes unethical behavior seem normal.

  5. According to social contract theory, the source of moral obligations among individuals is:

    Answer: Mutual agreements that rational people would consent to

    Social contract theory (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau) grounds moral and political obligations in agreements rational individuals would make to secure mutual benefit.

  6. A colleague asks you to keep silent about a billing error that benefits the company. Keeping silent would make you:

    Answer: Complicit, because silence enables the wrongdoing

    Remaining silent about a known billing error makes one complicit in the misconduct, violating duties of honesty and professional integrity.

  7. Which ethical principle requires professionals to act in the best interests of the people they serve, even at personal cost?

    Answer: Fidelity

    Fidelity refers to the duty of loyalty and faithfulness to those one serves, requiring the professional to prioritize the client's best interests.