Science, Technology, and Society Quiz

What are the Greek words that the term 'technology' originated from?

• mythos - legend, ethos - character

• techne - art, pathos - feeling

• logos - word, ethos - character

• techne - art, logos - word

According to Kantar Media, what percentage of urban homes in the Philippines own at least one television set?

• 80%

• 92%

• 75%

• 65%

Who is known for developing the first material handling robot employed in industrial production work?

• Martin Cooper

• George Devol

• Isaac Asimov

• Charles Babbage

What is the weight of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000x mobile phone?

• 1.5 kg

• 1.1 kg

• 0.5 kg

• 0.8 kg

Who designed the Analytical Engine in the 19th century?

• George Devol

• Isaac Asimov

• Charles Babbage

• Martin Cooper

What is the main application of a personal service robot?

• Commercial tasks

• Industrial tasks

• Educational tasks

• Noncommercial tasks

Which American writer formulated the Three Laws of Robotics?

• Charles Babbage

• Isaac Asimov

• Martin Cooper

• George Devol

What is the primary concern regarding the safety of robotics?

• Emotional Component

• Financial Component

• Safety Component

• Ethical Component

What is the main reason for the popularity of Android devices in the Filipino market?

• High quality

• Brand loyalty

• Affordability

• Advanced features

Who is credited with successfully sending images through wires using a rotating metal disk?

• Boris Rosing

• Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

• Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

• George Devol