WorksheetsGE.STS.ME.FS2122
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 53mins
Which statement is true of science and technology?
Science is about knowledge; technology is about creating useful things.
Science is not needed in technology.
A theory is always needed before technology can be created.
Science is old; technology is new.
What is the title of Charles Darwin's book on the theory of evolution?
The Voyage of the Beagle
On the Origin of Species
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle
Which of the following celestial bodies is the center of the solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
What period brought changes in people's perceptions and beliefs that caused advancements in science and technology?
Intellectual Revolution
Renaissance
Renaissance
Digital Revolution
On this theory Charles Darwin posited that populations pass through a process of natural selection in which only the fittest would survive.
theory of psychoanalysis
theory of evolution
theory of extinction
theory of natural selection
Who is the Philippine president known to usher advancements in science and technology in the country?
Ferdinand Marcos
Macapagal
Corazon Aquino
Ramon Magsaysay
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of the Spaniards in the Philippines?
churches
galleon trade
universities
public hospital
Who is the current DOST secretary?
Mario Montejo
Fortunato de la Peña
Estrella F. Alabastro
William Padolina
Which of the following is one of the major contributions of the American occupation in the Philippines?
catholic religion
public hospitals
rice terraces
Intramuros
It is the study of how society, politics, and culture affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics and culture
Science, technology and society studies
Mathematics
Social Studies
Psychology
It makes the assumption that science and technology are essentially intertwined and that they are each profoundly social and profoundly political.
Education
Language
Social Studies
Science, technology and society studies
It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses observation and experimentation
Education
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
A ________ is a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions.
Individual
Community
Society
School
It refers to the endless cycle of codependence, co-influence, co-production of technology and society upon the other.
Science
Technology
Science and Technology
Science, Technology and Society
It is the time where all humans were hunter-gatherers.
Stone Age
Bronze Age
Medieval and Modern Technologies
19th Century
Which civilization are the inventors of simple machines such as ramps and levers to aid construction processes?
Indians
Chinese
Egyptians
Ancient Greece
It is a practical application of knowledge in a particular area and a capability given by the practical application of knowledge.
Science
Technology
Society
STS
Which civilization developed the following: seismological detectors, matches, paper, sliding calipers and wheel borrow.
Egyptians
Chinese
Indians
Babylonians
Where does the word "technology" comes from?
Latin
Greek
Dutch
German
Technē and logos of Technology means _____.
craft & study
craft & art
art & study
art & word
Technology is a tool, a device or an instrument that gets things done.
anthropological definition
instrumental definition
scientific definition
none of the choices
Humans determine the function or purpose of technology.
anthropological definition
instrumental definition
scientific definition
none of the choices
Which of the following is not True?
Science is the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic observation and experiments. Through science, we develop new technologies.
Science is a methodical way of acquiring knowledge.
Science and Technology can be dangerous.
Science and technology are not crucial factors in nation building.
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ONE.
STS is an important area of study because science and technology permeate every aspect of everyday life.
History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology.
STS draws from other disciplines, such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science and international relations, and science policy.
Science will try to discover facts and relationships and then tries to create theories that makes sense of these facts and relationships.
Which of the following is true?
Science is PRACTICE and technology is THEORY.
Technology is the application of scientifically gained knowledge for practical purpose. Society use technology in all their experiments.
TECHNOLOGY is the application of scientific knowledge to the technical aims of human life.
Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
What agency in the government was established by American occupation in the country?
Bureau of Science
Bureau of Arts
Bureau of Agriculture
Bureau of Farming
What executive department in the Philippines is responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development?
DOST
DENR
DA
BFAR
What school system was established to promote research-oriented and specialized public high school system in the Philippines?
PSHS
UP
Dela Salle
Sto. Tomas
Science, Technology and Society (STS) is the study of how science and technology shape and are shaped by social influences.
True
False
Maybe
No answer
What government agency is responsible for governing and supervising the exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of the country's natural resources?
DENR
DA
BFAR
LGU
STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover their philosophical underpinnings.
True
False
Maybe
No answer
The study of STS primarily concerns students of science and technology programs and not non-science students as well.
TRUE
FALSE
MAYBE
NO ANSWER
Who proposed the concept of heliocentrism?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Ptolemy
Galileo
Plato
What theory suggest that the center of the Solar System was not the Earth but actually the sun?
Heliocentrism
Geocentrism
Paleocentrism
Ecocentrism
Technology is already an inevitable part of the society.
TRUE
FALSE
MAYBE
NO ANSWER
It is an ultimate core value of our existence.
Human Flourishing
Human Nature
Human Dignity
Human Existence
It explicates the fundamental human rights in 30 articles.
UDHR
UHDR
URHD
UHRD
The development where robots may act and decide like humans.
artificial robot
artificial intelligence
artificial technology
artificial face
Who wrote the controversial essay in 2000 entitled “Why the Future Does Not Need Us.”
Bill Gates
Billie Joe
Bill Joy
Wilhelm Wundt
It is the ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing without human inventions.
autonomy
auto machine
automatic
auto man
He is an American inventor known for developing Unimate, the first material handling robot employed in industrial production work
Heidegger
George Devol
Isaac Newton
Barrack Obama
According to these experts, happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by others.
Hedonists
Neurologists
Psychologists
Behaviorists
According to these experts, happiness is the experience of a flood hormones released in the brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.
neurologists
hedonists
psychologists
behaviorists
It is a kind of robot used for non-commercial task; also known as a service robot for personal use. a. Professional Service Robot
Personal Service Robot
Service Robot
Electric Robot
None of the choices
What philosophy explores the nature of human as both thinking subject and living individuals?
Existentialism
Essentialism
Phenomenology
Normative Philosophy
It is an activity of the mind which has the capacity to shift the minds of the people according to Heidegger.
technology
art
science
poiesis
Scientists should strictly follow the steps in scientific method.
True
False
Maybe
No answer
Collaboration and diversity are insignificant in the scientific community since these may bring conflicts or disagreements.
True
False
Maybe
No answer
Poiesis means
challenging forth
bringing forth” or revealing
enframing
meditating
The true essence of technology is revealed by its
function
kind
significance
purpose
This kind of thinking does not use technology for nature to forcibly reveal itself instead nature alone reveal its beauty to humanity.
poiesis
enframing
meditative thinking
calculative thinking
These are components of human flourishing except ____________.
freedom
uniformity
growth
goodness
According to Aristotle, Happiness is?
State of mind
Feeling or sensation
Craft
Activity of the soul in accordance with virtue
Aristotle states that if we ask what the highest good of human action is:
There is no agreement about the answer
Most people agree that is pleasure
Nearly everyone agrees that it is happiness
There is no objective answer to this question.
Eudaimonia implies which of the following?
Being fully alive as opposed to merely existing
Simply existing, survival, at all costs
A life of pleasure
That each person defines his or her own happiness
Which of the following is not true about materialism?
Materialism is not associated with the pursuit of wealth.
Materialism is associated with the idea that the world is a machine that can be fully explained and predicted starting at the atomic level.
Medicalization is an example of materialism.
Materialism is associated with attempts to find happiness and self-fulfillment in products and services
The philosophy that pleasure is the most important pursuit of mankind, and the only thing that is good for an individual.
Hedonism
Materialism
Theism
Stoicism
It represents belief in God entirely without doctrine, except for that which can be discerned by reason and the contemplation of natural laws.
Hedonism
Materialism
Theism
Stoicism
It is a philosophy of life that maximizes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions and helps individuals to hone their virtues of character.
Hedonism
Materialism
Theism
Stoicism
All statements are true about humanism EXCEPT one.
Humanists believe that human experience and rational thinking provide the only source of both knowledge and a moral code to live by.
They reject the idea of knowledge 'revealed' to human beings by gods, or in special books.
Humanism stresses the importance of human values and dignity. It proposes that people can resolve problems through the use of science and reason.
Humanist accept the idea of knowledge 'revealed' to human beings by gods, or in special books.
The danger of technology lies on how humans make use of the technology.
true
false
Maybe
No answer
At present, which of the following does not tell that technology becomes a necessity and no longer a want?
It makes us stay connected to family members that live far away.
Anything outside like food, housing and clothing is considered a luxury.
Almost all of our activities require some assistance of technological advancement.
It makes work more efficient and convenient.
Which of the following does not illustrate the statement: "We're always on, always plugged in, always stimulated, always in a constant state of self-presentation"?
slavery to technology
enframing
technology as a means to an end
technology as an end to a means
What terms refers to an action of the rich countries to shift their yields to the poor countries?
humanitarian assistance
re-development
sustainable development
de-development
What are the two types of television systems?
electrical & physical television
mechanical & electronic television
physical & mechanical television
electronic & electric television
Each person in the society is directly and indirectly affected by technology whether he will it or not.
True
False
Maybe
True but insufficient statement
How does technology give people happiness and pleasure?
It allows people to listen good music wherever they are.
It allows people to communicate with loved ones anywhere in the world.
It allows people to surf and play games anytime, anywhere.
All of the choices
Which of the following is not considered as "celebrities" in the field of technology?
computers
mobile phones
rice cooker
television
According to Kantar media, 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes owns at least one television, what does this imply?
Almost all Filipinos use television.
Filipinos are believed to have this big fascination for television.
Filipinos loves to watch television during free time or any time of the day when they have nothing important to do.
All of the choices
It has 18 lines of resolution that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk.
electric binoculars
electric guitar
electric microscope
electric telescope
