GE 4 MID-MASTERY TEST BSHTM 1 A

1.       It arises as a product of different factors such as phronesis, friendship, wealth, and power.

• a. Eudaimonia

• b. Flourishing

• c. Self-sufficiency

• d. Self-interest

2.       The true meaning of happiness is achieved through _____________.

• a. Friendship

• b. Wealth

• c. goodness

• d. power

3.       Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

• a.       A fundamental fact of human nature is the existence of rational mind and free will.

• b.       Each person should be concerned with the “the best that is within him/her.”

• c.       Human flourishing will be attained is someone is doing an action which is appropriate

• d.       Human flourishing can be attained when you are on top of everyone else.

4.       What was one major limitation of early medical practices before technological advancements?

• a.       Dependence on superstition and trial-and-error methods

• b.       The use of MRI machines for diagnosis

• c.       Highly effective vaccines and treatments

• d.       Access to modern surgical procedures

5.       How did education change after science and technology?

• a.       Learning remained oral with no books

• b.       Education became accessible through online platforms and digital tools

• c.       Only privileged individuals could access education

• d.       Schools stopped using written materials

6.       How do robots help humans in real-life situations?

• a.       By completely replacing human workers in all industries

• b.       By performing tasks that are too dangerous or complex for humans

• c.       By causing mass unemployment

• d.       By eliminating the need for education and training

7.       How will someone achieve human flourishing according to Aristotle?

• Living a virtuous life

• Retribution

• self - deprecation

• single– mindedness

8.       What is one of the major disadvantages of technological dependence?

• a.       Increased creativity and problem-solving

• b.       Loss of critical thinking and cognitive skills

• c.       Better quality of life

• d.       More job opportunities in all industries

9.       Who formulated the Three Laws of Robotics?

• Alan Turing

• Isaac Asimov

• Stephen Hawking

• Nikola Tesla

10.       How has science and technology affected life expectancy?

• a.       It has remained the same

• b.       It has significantly increased

• c.       It has decreased due to pollution

• d.       It has no effect on human lifespan