Science, Technology, and Society Quiz

Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for overseeing and managing national technology development and acquisition?

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Health

• Department of Education

• Department of Science and Technology

Who was the first woman to be named National Scientist of the Philippines in 1980?

• Gregorio Zara

• Fe Del Mundo

• Philippine Space Agency

• Doppler Radars

What is the purpose of the RA 7687 Scholarship Program in the Philippines?

• To provide free healthcare services

• To promote arts and culture

• To support talented science students

• To build infrastructure projects

What did Gregorio Zara invent in the 1950s that contributed to the advancement of engineering and inventions in the Philippines?

• Vapor Chamber

• TV-Telephone System

• Solarsorber Airplane

• Wooden Microscope

What is the main purpose of the SETUP program in the Philippines?

• To encourage SMEs to adopt technological innovations

• To support large corporations

• To provide financial aid to farmers

• To promote tourism

Who is recognized for his important contributions in the field of a Filipino scientist who developed and utilized one of the world’s most profitable biogas system?

• Diosdado Banatao

• Rolando de la Cruz

• Felix D. Maramba

• George Devol

Which American inventor is known for developing Unimate, the first material handling robot employed in industrial production work?

• Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

• Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

• Isaac Asimov

• George Devol

What is the term coined by Aristotle to describe the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans?

• Eudaimonia

• Hedonism

• Phronesis

• Eudaimonists

According to the 'Three Laws of Robotics' by Isaac Asimov, what is the first law that a robot must follow?

• A robot must always prioritize its own safety over any human's safety.

• A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

• A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

• A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

What is the main ethical dilemma faced by Robotics in terms of safety?

• Who should be held accountable if someone’s safety is compromised by a robot?

• What if robots develop emotions?

• Who should be blamed, the robot, the agent using the robot, or the maker/inventor of the robot?

• Should robots be granted robot rights if they become sentient?