STS QUIZ 1 FINALS

According to Bill Joy, the following are the most powerful 21st century technologies EXCEPT one

• Genetic Engineering

• Robotics

• Nanotechnology

• Television

This is define as the stimulation of human intelligence processes by the machines especially computer systems.

• Artificial Intelligence

• Robotics

• Computer

• Artificial Insemination

Which of the following is the process of altering the DNA make up of an organism?

• DNA modification

• DNA engineering

• Genetic Engineering

• Genetic Modification

Which of the following is the negative effect of technological advancement?

• overconsumption

• loss of jobs

• Replacement of workers

• robots replacing humans in relationships

the rate and direction of technological innovation over time may lead to a world where humans are unnecessary and machines will be able to do without us. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Maybe

• Not sure

Have our world become more technology-dependent?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure

As artificial intelligence and robotics become more advanced, they will be able to perform many tasks that are currently perform by human beings.

This could  lead to widespread of unemployment.

• Both statements are false

• Both statements are true.

• First statement is false, second statement is true

• First statement is true, second statement is false

Our overuse of antibiotics has led to what may be the biggest such problem so far: the emergence of antibiotic-resistant and much more dangerous bacteria.

• Correct

• Incorrect

If machines do all the work in society then we could

• let the machines make all the decisions

• accept their commands

• maintain human control over the machines

This is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials and devices.

• Genetic Engineering

• Nanotechnology

• Robotics

• Gene Therapy