Test: When Technology and Humanity Cross

The word “technology” comes from the Greek words techne and logos, which mean:

• A. Science and life

• B. Art and word

• C. Machine and tool

• D. Knowledge and work

The first appearance of the term “technology” was in which century?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Who invented the “electric telescope,” an early form of television?

• A. Boris Rosing

• B. Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

• C. Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

• D. Martin Cooper

Which scientists created a television system using a cathode ray tube?

• Swinton and Rosing

• Babbage and Cooper

• Orfano and Steitz

• Nipkow and Babbage

The first mobile phone call was made by:

• A. Charles Babbage

• B. Martin Cooper

• C. Steve Jobs

• D. Alan Turing

The first commercial mobile phone was called:

• Nokia 5110

• Motorola DynaTAC8000X

• Ericsson 101

• Osborne 1

The first true portable computer, released in April 1981, was:

• IBM ThinkPad

• Macintosh 128K

• Osborne 1

Who designed the Analytical Engine, considered the foundation of modern computers?

• Charles Babbage

• Bill Gates

• Alan Turing

• Steve Wozniak

Which of the following statements best describes Filipino gadget use?

• Most households own at least one laptop.

• Filipinos are one of the least active social media users.

• The Philippines has one of the highest digital populations in the world.

• Most Filipinos do not use mobile phones.

What is one ethical dilemma associated with technology use?

• Overuse causing laziness and health issues

• Lack of television programming

• Limited access to Wi-Fi

• Short battery life of gadgets