WorksheetsGEC-STS Semi FInal Examination
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 44mins
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
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
Technology is already an inevitable part of the society.
True
False
Maybe
True but insufficient statement
How does technology gives 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 above
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 requires some assistance of technological advancement.
It makes work more efficient and convenient.
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 above
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
Who invented machine that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk?
Boris Rosing
Martin Cooper
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow
Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton
Who created a new system of television by using the cathode ray tube in addition to the mechanical scanner system?
Alexander Graham Bell & Martin Cooper
Charles Darwin & Nicolaus Copernicus
Paul Gotlieb Nipkow & Charles Babbage
Alan Archibald Campblell-Swinton & Boris Rosing
What are the two types of television systems?
electrical & physical television
mechanical & electronic television
physical & mechanical television
electronic & electric television
Who discusses the potential risks of 21st century technology?
Billy Joy
Billie Joel
Billy Joan
Billy Jo
New technology may destroy humanity without notice before humans have a chance to react.
True
False
Maybe
Undecided
This document affirms that all advances in scientific and technological knowledge should solely be geared towards the welfare of the global citizens and calls upon member states to develop necessary protocol and policies to monitor and secure this objective.
UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge – 1999 (article 33)
UNESCO declaration of grants through DOST programs
Universal declaration of human rights (article 27)
UNESCO recommendation on the status of scientific researches – 1974 (article 4)
All levels of government and the private sector should provide enhanced support for building up an adequate and evenly distributed scientific and technological capacity through appropriate education and research programs as an indispensable foundation for economic, social, cultural, and environmentally sound development.
UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge – 1999 (article 35)
Universal declaration of human rights (article 27)
UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge – 1999 (article 33)
UNESCO recommendation on the status of scientific researches – 1974 (article 4)
What are the new twenty-first century technologies?
Nanotechnology
all of the above
none of the above
Robotics
A device having a unique purpose, that arguments or replaces human or animal effort for the accomplishment of physical task.
Mechanical
Mechanics
Man
Machine
The ability of a digital computer-controlled robot to perform a task commonly associated with intelligent beings.
External Intelligence
Derivative Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Human Intelligence
A field of applies science and technology whose unifying theme is the control of matter on the molecular.
Nanotechnology
Genetic Technology
Molecular Technology
Intense Technology
One who opposes to scientific or technological progress.
Luddism
Neo-Luddite
Neo-Ludduite
Neo-LMS
Title of the movie about a robot programmed to love.
David, the robot
AI, Artificial Intelligence
AI, Artificial Adolescence
AI, Artificial Interest
The unintended consequences of the design and use of technology are clearly related to Murphy’s Law: __________________________________
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong
Anything shall be wrong, must be wrong
Anything that may go wrong, will go wrong
Anything possible, will go wrong
The ability of a digital computer-controlled robot to perform task commonly associated with intelligent beings.
Genetics
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
The artificial manipulation, modification and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules in order to modify an organism or population of organism
Genetics
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
In what way are genetic engineering, nanotechnology and AI similar?
They are being used by corporations to exploit consumers
Their self-replicating nature amplifies their danger
They will make nuclear, biological and chemical weapons obsolete
They will solve all material human problems
Why does Bill Joy believe that the benefits of GNR technologies aren’t necessarily worthwhile?
The benefits will mainly go to the rich, increasing the already massive problem of inequality
The financial costs are extremely high, so putting those funds into other fields would be more fruitful
Strong evidence suggests that material advancements and power do not make people happier
The technology is too complex for us to properly utilize it
Overall, which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards the subject matter presented in the article, “Why does the future doesn’t need us”?
Large-scale discussion of issues with GNR technologies in a neutral light is the best step to take moving forward
GNR technologies are an immediate threat to civilization, and the necessity of preventing its more controversial branches is non-negotiable
Integration of humanity with robotics is inevitable and beneficial, and because it will occur gradually, we will not even notice the changes
The volume of dystopian forecasts overstates the truth of GNR research; nevertheless, it is advisable that scientists and intellectuals create a manifesto to ensure the safety of future developments
Theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking believed that robots will continuously improve but it would never replace humankind.
TRUE
FALSE
A re-programmable, multifunctional, automatic industrial machine designed to replace human in hazardous work.
Robot
Cyborg
Android
It is science of designing or building an application of robots.
Robotics
Electronics
Physics
A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.
Zeroth Law
First Law
Second Law
A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm, unless this would violate a higher order law.
Zeroth Law
First Law
Second Law
A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with a higher order law.
Zeroth Law
First Law
Second Law
These robots are just programs, building blocks of software inside a computer.
Virtual Robots
Remote-Control Robots
Autonomous Robots
These robots are self supporting or in other words self contained. In a way they rely on their own ‘brains’.
Virtual Robots
Remote-Control Robots
Autonomous Robots
These robots perform repeating tasks without ever moving an inch.
Virtual Robots
Stationary Robots
Autonomous Robots
These robots have wheels to move around. They can quickly and easily search. However they are only useful in flat areas.
Rolling Robots
Stationary Robots
Autonomous Robots
These robots are on legs are usually brought in when the terrain is rocky. Most robots have at least 4 legs; usually they have 6 or more.
Rolling Robots
Walking Robots
Autonomous Robots
These robots have wheels to move around. They can quickly and easily search. However they are only useful in flat areas.
Rolling Robots
Stationary Robots
Autonomous Robots
A device having a unique purpose, that arguments or replaces human or animal effort for the accomplishment of physical task.
Mechanical
Mechanics
Man
Machine
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 requires some assistance of technological advancement.
It makes work more efficient and convenient.
Where does the word "technology" comes from?
Latin
Greek
Dutch
German
A re-programmable, multifunctional, automatic industrial machine designed to replace human in hazardous work.
Robot
Cyborg
Android
These robots are just programs, building blocks of software inside a computer.
Virtual Robots
Remote-Control Robots
Autonomous Robots
Title of the movie about a robot programmed to love.
David, the robot
AI, Artificial Intelligence
AI, Artificial Adolescence
AI, Artificial Interest
Technē and logos of Technology means _____.
craft & study
craft & art
art & study
art & word
Who invented machine that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk?
Boris Rosing
Martin Cooper
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow
Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton
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
What are the new twenty-first century technologies?
Nanotechnology
all of the above
none of the above
Robotics
