Medical Ethics / Bioethics — MCQs

1. Which of the following is the main purpose of media ethics?
(A) To increase profits
(B) To regulate advertising
(C) To guide responsible journalism
(D) To promote entertainment

2. The principle of “truthfulness” in media ethics emphasizes:
(A) Sensationalizing news
(B) Accuracy in reporting
(C) Biased reporting
(D) Advertising products

3. Which ethical issue arises when a journalist accepts gifts from sources?
(A) Plagiarism
(B) Conflict of interest
(C) Slander
(D) Privacy invasion

4. Which of the following refers to fabricating or altering facts in journalism?
(A) Objectivity
(B) Yellow journalism
(C) Fairness
(D) Transparency

5. The ethical principle of “objectivity” in media means:
(A) Reporting from one perspective
(B) Avoiding bias and presenting balanced views
(C) Promoting government views
(D) Entertaining the audience

6. What does “privacy” in media ethics protect?
(A) Public right to know everything
(B) Right of individuals to keep personal life private
(C) Media’s right to investigate
(D) Company profits

7. Which ethical concept ensures media avoids hate speech?
(A) Freedom of press
(B) Responsible communication
(C) Confidentiality
(D) Commercialization

8. Which is an example of unethical media practice?
(A) Verifying facts before publishing
(B) Revealing confidential sources
(C) Correcting mistakes publicly
(D) Reporting fairly

9. Media ethics require journalists to:
(A) Promote propaganda
(B) Respect human dignity
(C) Support advertisers only
(D) Sensationalize news

10. What is “defamation” in media ethics?
(A) Reporting facts accurately
(B) Damaging someone’s reputation with false information
(C) Respecting privacy
(D) Quoting a reliable source

11. Which of the following is a duty of ethical media reporting?
(A) Profit maximization
(B) Balanced and impartial news coverage
(C) Sensationalizing news
(D) Promoting stereotypes

12. Which ethical value ensures journalists admit mistakes publicly?
(A) Confidentiality
(B) Accountability
(C) Plagiarism
(D) Fairness

13. Which of the following violates media ethics?
(A) Invasion of privacy
(B) Fair reporting
(C) Transparency
(D) Accuracy

14. Which principle protects sources who share sensitive information with journalists?
(A) Confidentiality
(B) Entertainment
(C) Defamation
(D) Yellow journalism

15. The phrase “watchdog of society” refers to the media’s role in:
(A) Promoting advertisements
(B) Holding power accountable
(C) Spreading rumors
(D) Entertaining people

16. Ethical media avoids using photos that:
(A) Respect privacy
(B) Cause harm or humiliation
(C) Are relevant to the news
(D) Show public events

17. What does “sensationalism” in media refer to?
(A) Objective reporting
(B) Exaggeration to attract audience
(C) Fair journalism
(D) Fact-checking

18. Which principle protects children in media coverage?
(A) Freedom of press
(B) Right to privacy
(C) Commercialization
(D) Transparency

19. Which of the following is considered plagiarism in media?
(A) Using sources with attribution
(B) Copying someone’s work without credit
(C) Quoting properly
(D) Reporting original news

20. Which ethical concern arises in advertising media?
(A) Biased reporting
(B) Misleading advertisements
(C) Investigative journalism
(D) Press freedom

21. The ethical guideline “seek truth and report it” comes under:
(A) Journalism code of ethics
(B) Entertainment ethics
(C) Advertising rules
(D) Business law

22. Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of media during disasters?
(A) Sensationalizing tragedy
(B) Respecting victims’ dignity
(C) Revealing all private details
(D) Ignoring facts

23. Which principle encourages media to avoid discrimination?
(A) Diversity and inclusivity
(B) Sensationalism
(C) Profit-driven reporting
(D) Confidentiality

24. Which of the following best describes “fake news”?
(A) Verified information
(B) Intentionally misleading or false reports
(C) Balanced reporting
(D) Investigative journalism

25. Which ethical concern is linked to celebrity coverage?
(A) Privacy invasion
(B) Confidentiality
(C) Transparency
(D) Objectivity

26. Which ethical principle requires fairness in political reporting?
(A) Impartiality
(B) Sensationalism
(C) Commercialization
(D) Confidentiality

27. Which unethical practice involves taking money to cover or suppress news?
(A) Objectivity
(B) Chequebook journalism
(C) Accountability
(D) Transparency

28. Which of the following is NOT part of media ethics?
(A) Truthfulness
(B) Fairness
(C) Plagiarism
(D) Sensationalism

29. Which ethical issue arises when media spreads stereotypes?
(A) Accuracy
(B) Social responsibility
(C) Plagiarism
(D) Transparency

30. Which of the following is an ethical way to handle mistakes?
(A) Deny them
(B) Correct them openly
(C) Ignore them
(D) Hide them

31. Which principle allows the media to criticize government policies responsibly?
(A) Fairness
(B) Freedom of expression
(C) Objectivity
(D) Privacy

32. Which of the following is an ethical concern in photojournalism?
(A) Editing photos deceptively
(B) Taking permission for use
(C) Capturing public events
(D) Using photos with context

33. Which of the following is an ethical role of investigative journalism?
(A) Exposing corruption responsibly
(B) Spreading rumors
(C) Promoting stereotypes
(D) Sensationalizing reports

34. Which code demands journalists to avoid plagiarism?
(A) Media ethics
(B) Commercial laws
(C) Privacy laws
(D) Public entertainment rules

35. Which ethical principle prevents media from exploiting vulnerable groups?
(A) Respect for dignity
(B) Sensationalism
(C) Accountability
(D) Profit-making

36. Which ethical concern arises when media is controlled by advertisers?
(A) Editorial independence
(B) Confidentiality
(C) Objectivity
(D) Plagiarism

37. Which practice is a violation of media ethics?
(A) Balanced reporting
(B) Defamation
(C) Transparency
(D) Accountability

38. Which ethical issue arises with paparazzi?
(A) Accuracy
(B) Privacy invasion
(C) Fairness
(D) Objectivity

39. Which principle ensures that media serves public interest?
(A) Social responsibility
(B) Sensationalism
(C) Commercialization
(D) Entertainment value

40. What is “conflict of interest” in media ethics?
(A) Promoting fairness
(B) Allowing personal gain to influence reporting
(C) Reporting honestly
(D) Upholding objectivity

41. Which of the following promotes media credibility?
(A) Transparency
(B) Sensationalism
(C) Yellow journalism
(D) Propaganda

42. Which ethical concern applies to reporting crime news?
(A) Protecting identities of victims
(B) Publishing all details
(C) Spreading fear
(D) Using stereotypes

43. Which of the following is an ethical principle in media interviews?
(A) Respecting interviewee’s consent
(B) Editing answers dishonestly
(C) Misrepresenting facts
(D) Manipulating responses

44. Which ethical issue arises when headlines mislead readers?
(A) Fairness
(B) Misrepresentation
(C) Accuracy
(D) Objectivity

45. Which principle ensures media avoids obscenity and offensive material?
(A) Decency
(B) Transparency
(C) Confidentiality
(D) Accountability

46. Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of editors?
(A) To ensure balanced and accurate reporting
(B) To prioritize advertisements
(C) To sensationalize stories
(D) To ignore fact-checking

47. Which of the following is an example of biased media reporting?
(A) Presenting only one political side
(B) Reporting both sides equally
(C) Fact-checking sources
(D) Correcting errors

48. Which ethical concern arises when media stereotypes minorities?
(A) Accountability
(B) Discrimination
(C) Confidentiality
(D) Objectivity

49. Which ethical rule applies to photo captions in journalism?
(A) They should accurately reflect the image
(B) They can exaggerate details
(C) They should mislead for interest
(D) They can ignore facts

50. Which is the ultimate goal of media ethics?
(A) Profit-making
(B) Public trust and responsible journalism
(C) Sensational news
(D) Entertainment only