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GEC-STS Semi FInal Examination

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where does the word "technology" comes from?

a)

Latin

b)

Greek

c)

Dutch

d)

German

2.

Technē and logos of Technology means _____.

a)

craft & study

b)

craft & art

c)

art & study

d)

art & word

3.

Each person in the society is directly and indirectly affected by technology whether he will it or not.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

True but insufficient statement

4.

Technology is already an inevitable part of the society.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

True but insufficient statement

5.

How does technology gives people happiness and pleasure?

a)

It allows people to listen good music wherever they are.

b)

It allows people to communicate with loved ones anywhere in the world.

c)

It allows people to surf and play games anytime, anywhere.

d)

All of the above

6.

At present, which of the following does not tell that technology becomes a necessity and no longer a want?

a)

It makes us stay connected to family members that live far away.

b)

Anything outside like food, housing and clothing is considered a luxury.

c)

Almost all of our activities requires some assistance of technological advancement.

d)

It makes work more efficient and convenient.

7.

Which of the following is not considered as "celebrities" in the field of technology?

a)

computers

b)

mobile phones

c)

rice cooker

d)

television

8.

According to Kantar media, 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes owns at least one television, what does this imply?

a)

Almost all Filipinos use television.

b)

Filipinos are believed to have this big fascination for television.

c)

Filipinos loves to watch television during free time or any time of the day when they have nothing important to do.

d)

All of the above

9.

It has 18 lines of resolution that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk.

a)

electric binoculars

b)

electric guitar

c)

electric microscope

d)

electric telescope

10.

Who invented machine that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk?

a)

Boris Rosing

b)

Martin Cooper

c)

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

d)

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

11.

Who created a new system of television by using the cathode ray tube in addition to the mechanical scanner system?

a)

Alexander Graham Bell & Martin Cooper

b)

Charles Darwin & Nicolaus Copernicus

c)

Paul Gotlieb Nipkow & Charles Babbage

d)

Alan Archibald Campblell-Swinton & Boris Rosing

12.

What are the two types of television systems?

a)

electrical & physical television

b)

mechanical & electronic television

c)

physical & mechanical television

d)

electronic & electric television

13.

Who discusses the potential risks of 21st century technology?

a)

Billy Joy

b)

Billie Joel

c)

Billy Joan

d)

Billy Jo

14.

New technology may destroy humanity without notice before humans have a chance to react.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Undecided

15.

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.

a)

UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge – 1999 (article 33)

b)

UNESCO declaration of grants through DOST programs

c)

Universal declaration of human rights (article 27)

d)

UNESCO recommendation on the status of scientific researches – 1974 (article 4)

16.

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.

a)

UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge – 1999 (article 35)

b)

Universal declaration of human rights (article 27)

c)

UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge – 1999 (article 33)

d)

UNESCO recommendation on the status of scientific researches – 1974 (article 4)

17.

What are the new twenty-first century technologies?

a)

Nanotechnology

b)

all of the above

c)

none of the above

d)

Robotics

18.

A device having a unique purpose, that arguments or replaces human or animal effort for the accomplishment of physical task.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Mechanics

c)

Man

d)

Machine

19.

The ability of a digital computer-controlled robot to perform a task commonly associated with intelligent beings.

a)

External Intelligence

b)

Derivative Intelligence

c)

Artificial Intelligence

d)

Human Intelligence

20.

A field of applies science and technology whose unifying theme is the control of matter on the molecular.

a)

Nanotechnology

b)

Genetic Technology

c)

Molecular Technology

d)

Intense Technology

21.

One who opposes to scientific or technological progress.

a)

Luddism

b)

Neo-Luddite

c)

Neo-Ludduite

d)

Neo-LMS

22.

Title of the movie about a robot programmed to love.

a)

David, the robot

b)

AI, Artificial Intelligence

c)

AI, Artificial Adolescence

d)

AI, Artificial Interest

23.

The unintended consequences of the design and use of technology are clearly related to Murphy’s Law: ­­­­__________________________________

a)

Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong

b)

Anything shall be wrong, must be wrong

c)

Anything that may go wrong, will go wrong

d)

Anything possible, will go wrong

24.

The ability of a digital computer-controlled robot to perform task commonly associated with intelligent beings.

a)

Genetics

b)

Nanotechnology

c)

Robotics

d)

Artificial Intelligence

25.

The artificial manipulation, modification and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules in order to modify an organism or population of organism

a)

Genetics

b)

Nanotechnology

c)

Robotics

d)

Artificial Intelligence

26.

In what way are genetic engineering, nanotechnology and AI similar?

a)

They are being used by corporations to exploit consumers

b)

Their self-replicating nature amplifies their danger

c)

They will make nuclear, biological and chemical weapons obsolete

d)

They will solve all material human problems

27.

Why does Bill Joy believe that the benefits of GNR technologies aren’t necessarily worthwhile?

a)

The benefits will mainly go to the rich, increasing the already massive problem of inequality

b)

The financial costs are extremely high, so putting those funds into other fields would be more fruitful

c)

Strong evidence suggests that material advancements and power do not make people happier

d)

The technology is too complex for us to properly utilize it

28.

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”?

a)

Large-scale discussion of issues with GNR technologies in a neutral light is the best step to take moving forward

b)

GNR technologies are an immediate threat to civilization, and the necessity of preventing its more controversial branches is non-negotiable

c)

Integration of humanity with robotics is inevitable and beneficial, and because it will occur gradually, we will not even notice the changes

d)

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

29.

Theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking believed that robots will continuously improve but it would never replace humankind.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

A re-programmable, multifunctional, automatic industrial machine designed to replace human in hazardous work.

a)

Robot

b)

Cyborg

c)

Android

31.

It is science of designing or building an application of robots.

a)

Robotics

b)

Electronics

c)

Physics

32.

A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.

a)

Zeroth Law

b)

First Law

c)

Second Law

33.

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.

a)

Zeroth Law

b)

First Law

c)

Second Law

34.

A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with a higher order law.

a)

Zeroth Law

b)

First Law

c)

Second Law

35.

These robots are just programs, building blocks of software inside a computer.

a)

Virtual Robots

b)

Remote-Control Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

36.

These robots are self supporting or in other words self contained. In a way they rely on their own ‘brains’.

a)

Virtual Robots

b)

Remote-Control Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

37.

These robots perform repeating tasks without ever moving an inch.

a)

Virtual Robots

b)

Stationary Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

38.

These robots have wheels to move around. They can quickly and easily search. However they are only useful in flat areas.

a)

Rolling Robots

b)

Stationary Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

39.

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.

a)

Rolling Robots

b)

Walking Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

40.

These robots have wheels to move around. They can quickly and easily search. However they are only useful in flat areas.

a)

Rolling Robots

b)

Stationary Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

41.

A device having a unique purpose, that arguments or replaces human or animal effort for the accomplishment of physical task.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Mechanics

c)

Man

d)

Machine

42.

At present, which of the following does not tell that technology becomes a necessity and no longer a want?

a)

It makes us stay connected to family members that live far away.

b)

Anything outside like food, housing and clothing is considered a luxury.

c)

Almost all of our activities requires some assistance of technological advancement.

d)

It makes work more efficient and convenient.

43.

Where does the word "technology" comes from?

a)

Latin

b)

Greek

c)

Dutch

d)

German

44.

A re-programmable, multifunctional, automatic industrial machine designed to replace human in hazardous work.

a)

Robot

b)

Cyborg

c)

Android

45.

These robots are just programs, building blocks of software inside a computer.

a)

Virtual Robots

b)

Remote-Control Robots

c)

Autonomous Robots

46.

Title of the movie about a robot programmed to love.

a)

David, the robot

b)

AI, Artificial Intelligence

c)

AI, Artificial Adolescence

d)

AI, Artificial Interest

47.

Technē and logos of Technology means _____.

a)

craft & study

b)

craft & art

c)

art & study

d)

art & word

48.

Who invented machine that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk?

a)

Boris Rosing

b)

Martin Cooper

c)

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

d)

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

49.

It has 18 lines of resolution that send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk.

a)

electric binoculars

b)

electric guitar

c)

electric microscope

d)

electric telescope

50.

What are the new twenty-first century technologies?

a)

Nanotechnology

b)

all of the above

c)

none of the above

d)

Robotics