1) What is the core principle of consequentialism? a) Actions are right or wrong based on their adherence to rules. b) Actions are right or wrong based on their consequences. c) Actions are right or wrong based on the intentions behind them. d) Actions are right or wrong based on societal norms. 2) Which ethical theory is considered the simplest form of consequentialism? a) Deontology b) Virtue Ethics c) Classical Utilitarianism d) Ethical Egoism 3) Classical utilitarianism asserts that an action is right if it: a) Maximizes the net balance of pleasure over pain in the universe. b) Adheres to universal moral laws. c) Aligns with one's personal interests. d) Promotes the greatest good for oneself. 4) Which philosopher is associated with the development of classical utilitarianism? a) Immanuel Kant b) Jeremy Bentham c) Aristotle d) Friedrich Nietzsche 5) What is a common objection to consequentialism? a) It disregards the Kantian principle of treating human beings as ends in themselves. b) It focuses too much on individual intentions. c) It emphasizes strict adherence to rules regardless of outcomes. d) It is too flexible and lacks clear guidelines. 6) Which term refers to ethical theories that derive moral obligation from what is good or desirable as an end to be achieved? a) Deontological Ethics b) Teleological Ethics c) Virtue Ethics d) Ethical Relativism 7) Which ethical theory is opposed to consequentialism and holds that the basic standards for an action's being morally right are independent of the good or evil generated? a) Deontological Ethics b) Virtue Ethics c) Ethical Relativism d) Hedonism 8) A hospital is facing a shortage of ventilators during a pandemic. The medical team have to decide how to allocate the ventilators to patients. The team decide to do this applying following consequentialism. Which of the below would they do? a) Treat patients on a first come, first served basis. b) The team consider likely outcomes for each patients and prioritise those who are most likely to survive c) The team prioritise younger patients

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