Science and Technology Quiz

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of science?

• To develop new tools for industrial production

• To systematically understand the natural world

• To apply religious and cultural beliefs in solving problems

• To establish permanent economic and political structures

In what way is technology different from science?

• Technology seeks truth while science provides comfort

• Technology applies knowledge while science discovers it

• Technology uses rituals while science uses experiments

• Technology ignores culture while science preserves it

A student invented a low-cost water filter for rural households. Which dimension of science and technology is most emphasized?

• Economic development and innovation

• Philosophical exploration of knowledge

• Preservation of traditional culture

• Establishment of political authority

Which statement shows the interdependence of science and technology?

• Ancient myths became the basis of scientific laws

• Technological devices often provide data for scientific research

• Science eliminates the need for human creativity in technology

• Technology is more important than science in modern life

A society that uses renewable energy technologies reflects what role of science and technology?

• Limiting access to energy for industrial growth

• Promoting sustainable solutions for human needs

• Ignoring cultural traditions in power production

• Expanding dependence on fossil fuels

Which of the following best explains the influence of culture on science?

• Culture dictates the universal laws of physics

• Scientific discoveries are independent of human culture

• Cultural needs often motivate scientific research

• Science eliminates cultural traditions in society

Which of the following scenarios best shows the ethical dimension of science and technology?

• Using artificial intelligence to detect diseases responsibly

• Selling untested drugs to maximize company profit

• Ignoring safety protocols in medical laboratories

• Using social media to spread misinformation

Science is tentative in nature. What does this mean?

• Scientific knowledge is permanent and unchanging

• Scientific explanations may be revised when new evidence emerges

• Science never accepts technological advancement

• Scientific theories always become laws

The phrase 'Science is empirical' means:

• Science relies on divine revelations

• Science depends on systematic observations and evidence

• Science is based only on personal beliefs and intuition

• Science develops only from economic goals

Which field best illustrates the overlap of science, technology, and society?

• Genetic engineering in agriculture

• Music composition for cultural festivals

• Literary criticism of ancient epics

• Traditional folklore preservation