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STS MIDTERM MASTERY EXAM 2023

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the Philippine president known to usher advancements in science and technology in the country?

a)

Ferdinand Marcos

b)

Diosdado Macapagal

c)

Corazon Aquino

d)

Ramon Magsaysay

2.

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of the Spaniards in the Philippines?

a)

churches

b)

galleon trade

c)

universities

d)

public hospital

3.

What agency of the government is mandated for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services?

a)

PHIVOLCS

b)

PAGASA

c)

PHILCOA

d)

PSA

4.

Who is the current DOST secretary?

a)

Mario Montejo

b)

Fortunato de la Peña

c)

Estrella F. Alabastro

d)

William Padolina

5.

Which of the following is one of the major contributions of the American occupation in the Philippines?

a)

catholic religion

b)

public hospitals

c)

rice terraces

d)

intramuros

6.

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

a)

Science, technology and society studies

b)

Mathematics

c)

Social Studies

d)

Psychology

7.

It makes the assumption that science and technology are essentially intertwined and that they are each profoundly social and profoundly political.

a)

Education

b)

Language

c)

Social Studies

d)

Science, technology and society studies

8.

It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses observation and experimentation

a)

Education

b)

Mathematics

c)

Science

d)

Social Studies

9.

from two Greek words

“techne” meaning art, craft, or skill and “logos” meaning to speak of; to imply the practical application of techne.

a)

Mechanics

b)

Engineering

c)

Technology

d)

Social Studies

10.

A ________ is a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions.

a)

Individual

b)

Community

c)

Society

d)

School

11.

Science will try to discover facts and relationships and then tries to create theories that makes sense of these facts and relationships.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

TECHNOLOGY is the application of scientific knowledge to the technical aims of human life.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Science is THEORY and technology is PRACTICE.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Science is the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic observation and experiments. Through science, we develop new technologies.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Technology is the application of scientifically gained knowledge for practical purpose. Society use technology in all their experiments.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Science is a methodical way of acquiring knowledge.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

Can't say

17.

Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

18.

Science and Technology can be dangerous.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

19.

Science, Technology and Society (STS) is the study of how science and technology shape and are shaped by social influences.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

20.

STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover their philosophical underpinnings.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

21.

The study of STS primarily concerns students of science and technology programs and not non-science students as well.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

22.

STS is an important area of study because science and technology permeate every aspect of everyday life.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

c)

CAN'T SAY

23.

Science and technology are not crucial factors in nation building.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

24.

History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

25.

STS draws from other disciplines, such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science and international relations, and science policy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

26.

First telephone is created by?

a)

Alexander the Great

b)

Anthony Graham Bell

c)

Aristotle

d)

Alexander Graham Bell

27.

Created by a Filipina Doctor which is Dr. Fe del Mundo.

a)

X-Ray

b)

Woode Basket

c)

Incubator

d)

Stroller

28.

He invented the flourescent lamp.

a)

Agapito Mundo

b)

Agapito Flores

c)

Agapito Manoloto

d)

Agapito Zara

29.

Computers and Laptops

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

30.

Researching on climate change

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

31.

Paper and Pencil

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

32.

A conclusion from doing scientific method on plants grow well with exposure to sunlight

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

33.

Agricultural technologies used by farmers such as foliar fertilizer.

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

34.

The cell theory

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

35.

Microscope

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

36.

Printing Press

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

37.

Towel

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

38.

Acquisition of information on the earth's core

a)

SCI

b)

TECH

39.

The course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students that they are able to live the good life and display ethical decision making in the face of scientific and technological advancement.

a)

Contemporary World

b)

Science, Technology & Society

c)

Purposive Communication

d)

Marketing Management

40.

An interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the production, distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur; and the consequences of these activities upon different groups of people.

a)

Purposive Communication

b)

IT Application Tools in Business

c)

Science, Technology & Society

d)

Computer Science

41.

Is the systematic knowledge based on facts, nature, formulated through careful observation, experimentation, and research.

a)

Society

b)

Technology

c)

Science

d)

Theology

42.

Machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific and theoretical knowledge.

a)

Mathematics

b)

Science

c)

Society

d)

Technology

43.

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction sharing the same geographical or social territory.

a)

Science

b)

English

c)

Mathematics

d)

Society

44.

On the History of STS in the Philippines, what was the native Filipinos' system of writing?

a)

Alibaba

b)

Alibata

c)

Alamat

d)

Ulam

45.

Our native Filipinos used ______ for recording purposes.

a)

paper

b)

bark of a tree

c)

clay

d)

stones

46.

The native Filipinos were already engaged in farming. What was the product of engineering during the pre-Spanish era?

a)

Banaue Rice Terraces

b)

Clay pots making

c)

Mat weaving

d)

Animal husbandry

47.

The colonization of the Philippines contributed to the growth of Science and Technology. Who introduced formal education and founded scientific institution?

a)

Americans

b)

Spaniards

c)

Portuguese

d)

Japanese

48.

Who was the Philippine president who recognized that science and technology were the leading factors in economic development of the country and funded projects for applied sciences and science education?

a)

Manuel L. Quezon

b)

Diosdado Macapagal

c)

Corazon C. Aquino

d)

Ferdinand E. Marcos

49.

Globalization brings positive and negative impacts on society. One of the negative impacts of globalization for human survival is . . . .

a)

the emergence of consumerism

b)

the occurrence of environmental damage

c)

free entry of foreign products

d)

dependence on other countries

50.

One of the efforts to improve the quality of human resources is to promote education. Through these efforts, human resources can compete in the era of globalization. This statement is in accordance with the community's efforts in facing globalization, namely . . . .

a)

equip yourself with knowledge

b)

adapt to technological advances

c)

study in a more modern city

d)

motivate yourself to continue your education abroad

51.

The positive trend of e-commerce business continues in 2019. This trend is predicted to continue attracting investors. The growth of the online shopping business in Indonesia is in line with the trend in Southeast Asia. This fact shows one form of globalization in the field of . . . .

a)

technology and communication

b)

transportation and social

c)

technology and economy

d)

culture and politics

52.

The attitude of individualism in society can grow in the era of modernization. One of the factors causing the development of individualism is . . . .

a)

failure of the modernization process

b)

dependence on other humans

c)

fulfillment of the unlimited needs of human life

d)

Industrial growth in big cities is so fast

53.

Globalization causes some people tend to leave negative habits that can hinder progress. One of these negative habits is . . . .

a)

surrender to fate

b)

desire to correct mistakes

c)

dare to compete with foreign products

d)

having high motivation and work ethic

54.

In the era of globalization, the positive influence of interaction with other nations can affect the progress of a country. Countries with high interaction will experience good development. Therefore, the attitude that needs to be shown so that a country does not lag behind other countries is . . . .

a)

adapting to the economic conditions of other countries

b)

keeping up with global technology developments

c)

shutting themselves off from the development of other countries

d)

absorbing all knowledge from other countries

55.

One of the banks in Indonesia noted that the frequency of e-money transactions during 2018 reached 1.1 billion with a nominal transaction of 13.4 trillion rupiahs. This number is estimated to increase further in 2019. This condition shows that e-money is increasingly being accepted by the public. This reality shows the fulfillment of the lifestyle requirements of modern society, namely . . . .

a)

involved in an organization

b)

willingness to accept new ideas

c)

prioritize the future over the past

d)

high level of trust in science

56.

One of the driving factors for social change is appreciating the work or achievements of others. This attitude can be shown by the statement . . . .

a)

Yesi mocked her friend who got a low score.

b)

Delon became a successful entrepreneur because of his hard work and persistence.

c)

Yuni set aside some of the money to be donated to an orphanage.

d)

Daniar received a scholarship from the school because he had the highest test score.

57.

The number of motorized vehicles and the growth of industrialization in big cities led to an increase in the production of exhaust gases in the air. This condition has an impact on the increasing air temperature. This condition shows the negative impact of globalization in the industrial and transportation sectors, namely the occurrence of . . . .

a)

crime

b)

social gap

c)

environmental pollution.

d)

decline in industrial performance

58.

The flow of globalization encourages the increased use of modern technology in various fields. For example, the use of technology in the production process of goods and services. The negative impact that will occur is an increase in the number of unemployment. This reality occurs because . . . .

a)

the construction of factories around agricultural areas

b)

the conversion of agricultural land to plantation land

c)

the use of residents houses into shopping areas

d)

the use of machine technology reduces labor requirements

59.

The first philosopher who approached the problem of reality from scientific lens and also the first thinker who dabbed into the complex problimatization of the end goal of life?

a)

Democritus

b)

Leucippus

c)

Aristotle

d)

Einstein

60.

This can be likened to what Aristotle says that every human person aspires for an end. This end is or ?

a)

Happiness or Human flourishing

b)

Happiness or Full actuality

c)

Happiness or Humanity

d)

All of the above

61.

It gives us ultimate happiness?

a)

In love

b)

Higher grades

c)

Material things

d)

All of the above

62.

It sees the end goal of life in acquiring pleasure?

a)

Hedonist

b)

Theism

c)

Humanism

d)

Aristotle and Good Life

63.

It has always been the priority of hedonist?

a)

Pressure

b)

Prosition

c)

Pleasure

d)

All of the above

64.

Exposed the ideas that to generate happiness?

a)

Stoics

b)

Hedonist

c)

Materialist

d)

All of the above

65.

Most people find the meaning of their lives using as the fulcrum of their existence.

a)

God

b)

Parents

c)

Boyfriend/Girlfriend

d)

All of the above

66.

Predominant Catholic Country?

a)

Italy

b)

USA

c)

Australia

d)

Philippines

67.

It is the ultimate basis of happiness for theist?

a)

Communion with God

b)

To become Priest

c)

To become President of one country

d)

All of the above

68.

What is the final step in the scientific method?

a)

Write a conclusion about your results

b)

Record and analyze the data

c)

Form a hypothesis

d)

Research your topic

69.

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

a)

To solve problems and create experiments

b)

To research new information

c)

To practice safety

d)

To become a scientist

70.

Which is a good example of a hypothesis for the following scientific question, "Does playing violent video games lead to higher blood pressure?"

a)

Playing violent video games gives people higher blood pressure.

b)

If you have higher blood pressure, then you play violent video games.

c)

If you play violent video games you will have higher blood pressure.

d)

If you play violent video games, then you will have higher blood pressure.

71.

Jennifer wants to know if students do better on their homework if they listen to classical music or hip hop music. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

a)

Students' grades on homework

b)

The age of the students

c)

The volume of the music

d)

The type of music

72.

What does a good scientific question need to have?

a)

It needs to have an independent variable

b)

It needs to have a dependent variable

c)

It need to be measurable

d)

All of these are needed in a good scientific question

73.

What is an example of an inference?

a)

It is going to rain later today.

b)

The clouds are dark gray.

c)

The temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit.

d)

All of these are examples of inferences.

74.

What is a procedure?

a)

Step by step instructions

b)

Safety rules

c)

What stays the same in an experiment

d)

A prediction

75.

What is the main reason scientists have constants?

a)

So scientists know their results came only from the independent variable and nothing else

b)

So scientists stay safe

c)

So scientists can record data easier

d)

So the experiment is clear and easy to understand

76.

"Do new shoes make you run faster?" In this example, why can't the speed of the runner be a constant?

a)

Because the speed of the runner is the independent variable so it cannot be a constant

b)

Because the speed of the runner in the dependent variable so it cannot be a constant

c)

Because the speed is not measurable so it cannot be a constant

d)

The speed of the runner is a constand

77.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Make an observation and ask a question about it

c)

Research your topic

d)

Record and analyze data

78.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
79.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
80.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable