Science, Technology, and Society - Quiz 1

What was a key focus of science during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

• Mathematics

• Biology

• Engineering

• Physics

Which of the following was a significant influence on technology during the precolonial period in the Philippines?

• American occupation

• Spanish colonization

• Trade with China

• Trade with Europe

What is the primary goal of the Balik Scientist Program?

• To fund international research

• To promote foreign scientists

• To attract Filipino experts abroad

• To establish new universities

Which organization leads policy coordination and program implementation for science and technology in the Philippines?

• Philippine Science High School

• National Research Council of the Philippines

• Department of Education

• Department of Science and Technology

What was one of the challenges faced by science education in the post-war period?

• Strong public awareness

• Limited infrastructure

• Abundant funding

• High enrollment in science fields

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major policy clusters by the NCRP?

• Environmental Sciences

• Medical Sciences

• Physics and Engineering

• Social Sciences and Humanities

What was a significant outcome of the American period regarding science education?

• Decline in public health

• Focus on traditional healing

• Formal education system established

• Introduction of indigenous knowledge

Which Filipino scientist is known for research on tissue culture in Philippine mangoes?

• Ramon Barba

• Gregory Tangonan

• Josefino Comiso

• Lourdes Cruz

What does the PICARI Project focus on?

• Environmental protection

• Public health initiatives

• Philippine–California S&T collaboration

• Local agricultural development

Which of the following challenges does the Philippine science community face?

• High public awareness

• Excess funding

• Abundant researchers

• Limited laboratories