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Midterm Exam. in Science, Technology and Society

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation

a)

science

b)

history

c)

political studies

d)

arts

2.

Which of these statements are not scientific theory?

a)

Big Bang

b)

Ohm's

c)

Atomic

d)

Evolution

3.

Which of these statements is not scientific law?

a)

Ohm's

b)

Ideal Gas

c)

Atomic

d)

Inertia

4.

The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications, whether in industry or in our everyday lives

a)

Science

b)

Arts

c)

Political study

d)

Technology

5.

A large grouping that shares the same geographical territory, culture and social structure

a)

Culture

b)

Society

c)

Science

d)

Technology

6.

Give one issue in the society that science and technology is important.

4 lines
7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Science is THEORY and technology is PRACTICE.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

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

a)

True

b)

False

12.

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

13.

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

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What are the programs supported by the PH government through DOST?

a)

Providing scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies of students in field of Science and Technology.

b)

Providing funds for basic research related to science and technology.

c)

Established Irrigation system

d)

Build more infrastructure

15.

It is the concept of Western Philosophy that differed from the individualistic nature of its contemporaries that aims for happiness would lead to greater service to the society.

a)

Eudaimonia

b)

Hedonia

16.

Human flourishing in terms of Science and Technology is a result of check and balance by the basic tenets of societal ethics and morality. Where should science and technology place itself in the society then?

a)

alongside human society

b)

as vanguard of the society

c)

they should be left behind

d)

they should be the primary source of divisionary force

17.

Science and Technology can be dangerous.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

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.

21.

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

22.

Science and technology are not crucial factors in nation building.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

23.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

CAN'T SAY.

24.

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.

25.

2. Technology is viewed as a tool available to individuals, groups, and communities that desire to make an impact on the society

a)

Anthropological

b)

Meditative

c)

Instrumental

d)

Calculative

26.

3. Technology is defined as a human activity because to achieve an end and to produce and use a means to an end is by human activity.

a)

Meditative

b)

Anthropological

c)

Instrumental

d)

Calculative

27.

All are examples of challenging forth except.

a)

Dynamite Fishing

b)

Harnessing Solar Energy from the Sun

c)

Burning of Fossil Fuel

d)

Mining

28.

3. Technology is defined as a human activity because to achieve an end and to produce and use a means to an end is by human activity.

a)

Meditative

b)

Anthropological

c)

Instrumental

d)

Calculative

29.

All are examples of challenging forth except.

a)

Dynamite Fishing

b)

Harnessing Solar Energy from the Sun

c)

Burning of Fossil Fuel

d)

Mining

30.

Which of the following is not an example of bringing forth.

a)

Traditional Farming

b)

Wind Turbine

c)

Dynamite Fishing

d)

Geothermal Power plant

31.

He wrote the Nicomachean ethics

a)

Plato

b)

Socrates

c)

Aristotle

d)

Heraclitus

32.

It is only achieved through a rationally directed life

a)

Happiness

b)

Agape

c)

Fame

d)

Pleasure

33.

9. It is the highest human capabilities

a)

Rational

b)

Nutritive

c)

Sensitive

d)

Appetitive

34.

10. It means achieving the best condition possible for a human being

a)

Eudaimonia

b)

Welfare

c)

Happiness

d)

All of the above

35.

11. Man’s end goal

a)

Life

b)

Happiness

c)

Money

d)

Luxury

36.

13. The 1st philosopher of this thought was the atomists of Greece.

a)

Theism

b)

Hedonism

c)

Humanism

d)

Materialism

37.

18. Which of the following activities puts our planet and society at risk.

a)

Overconsumption

b)

Pollution

c)

Overpopulation

d)

All of the above

38.

19. He introduced the concept of de-development

a)

Jason Hickel

b)

William Nelson Joy

c)

Martin Heidegger

d)

Romi Mukherjee

39.

20. Catching down of rich countries in order to sustain equity among people. Encourage them to stop overconsumption

a)

Development

b)

De-development

c)

Progress

d)

Burgeoning

40.

Check all the correct answers.


Technology reveals the world by

a)

Ancient discovery (fossils, places, artifacts).

b)

Cultures, traditions, and beliefs

c)

The state of the health

d)

Information (Facebook, Youtube, Google)

41.

22. Humans desire to put an order to nature to better

understand and control it.

a)

Meditative

b)

Calculative

c)

Instrumental

d)

Anthropological

42.

23. Humans allow nature to reveal itself to them without the use of force or violence.

a)

Meditative

b)

Instrumental

c)

Anthropological

d)

Calculative

43.

24. Virtue achieved through education, time and experience

a)

Moral Virtue

b)

Intellectual Virtue

c)

Prudential Virtue

d)

All of the above

44.

25. It is like a skill, it is only acquired through habitual practice.

a)

Moral

b)

Intellectual

c)

Prudential

d)

All of the above

45.

26. Its key virtue is wisdom.

a)

Intellectual

b)

Moral

c)

Prudential

d)

All of the above.

46.

27. This is the belief of most scientist

a)

Hedonism

b)

Materialism

c)

Theism

d)

Humanism

47.

28. Devotion to God

a)

Humanism

b)

Stoicism

c)

Materialism

d)

Theism

48.

a well-known German philosopher, examined the two usual definitions of technology; means to an end and a human activity, because he believed that this is kind of confusing and there are question to it that we easily overlook.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Aristotle

c)

Jaques Ellul

49.

a well-known German philosopher, examined the two usual definitions of technology; means to an end and a human activity, because he believed that this is kind of confusing and there are question to it that we easily overlook.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Aristotle

c)

Jaques Ellul

50.

He argued that that the essence, or purpose, and being are different from each other.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Aristotle

c)

Jaques Ellul

51.

_______is a systematic knowledge which is put into practice that is to use tools and run machine to satisfy human need and interest

a)

Science

b)

Technology

c)

Society

52.

The Eseence of Technology to _______ is to boost the prosperity of humans lives, and tosolve the various issues facing society

a)

Science

b)

Technology

c)

Society

53.

Heidegger stresses that the LIE can only pursued through the correct ways.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Greek word "techne" is the revelation of something.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

STUDENTS provides great opportunities for making learning more effective for everyone with different needs.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Who is the Greek philosopher who coined the term Eudaimonia?

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

d)

Pythagoras

57.

What did Martin Heidegger mentioned about technology in his essay?

a)

"technology flourishes human"

b)

"technology is sometimes good or bad"

c)

"technology is happiness"

d)

"technology is a way of revealing"

58.

Eudaimonia in modern English means

a)

happiness

b)

peace of mind

c)

joy

d)

goodness

59.

A systematic approach to gather information to

answer questions about the world we live in.

a)

Experimentation

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Science

d)

Observation

60.

Step in scientific method which forms an educated guess.

a)

Observation

b)

Problem identification

c)

Hypothesis formation

d)

Conclusion

61.

Falsification Theory only considers results that can be measured and experiments that can be repeated.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

62.

Verification Theory proposes that a study is science if it can be confirmed or interpreted in the event of an alternative hypothesis being accepted.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

63.

Humans create, discover and benefit from technology.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

64.

Humans can replace limited renewable sources through technology without damaging the environment.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

65.

Our educational system is specially tailored for science and math.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

66.

Definition of technology where the production or invention of technological equipment, tools and machines, the productions and inventions, and the purpose and functions they serve are what define technology.

a)

Instrumental definition

b)

Anthropological definition

c)

Philosophical definition

67.

In ________, humans are challenged forth by enframing to reveal what is real. However, this destining of humans to reveal nature carries it the danger of misconstruction or misinterpretation.

a)

Enframing

b)

Destining

c)

Thinking

68.

Ancient Greek concept which is translated as unclosedness, unconcealedness, disclosure, or truth.

a)

Poiesis

b)

Techne

c)

Aletheia

69.

In philosophy, it resembles the term episteme that refers to the human ability to make and perform.

a)

Techne

b)

Enframing

c)

Enframing

70.

What are the 3 main branches of Science?

a)

Formal, Natural, and Social Sciences

b)

Formal, Chemistry, and Biology

c)

Physics, Botany, and Social Sciences

d)

Natural, Astrophysics, and Biochemistry

71.

It refers to any area of study or inquiry that is not based on scientific principles.

a)

Science

b)

Non-Science

c)

Philosophy

d)

Scientific Method

72.

Check all the correct answers.


Technology reveals the world by

a)

Ancient discovery (fossils, places, artifacts).

b)

Cultures, traditions, and beliefs

c)

The state of the health

d)

Information (Facebook, Youtube, Google)

73.

30. Which is a limit of technology

a)

Presence of shopping malls

b)

Presence of restaurants

c)

Lack of habitable territories

d)

Subdivisions

74.

He viewed technology as a means to an end.

a)

Heidegger

b)

Hickel

c)

Aristotle

d)

Lewis

75.

Which is an instrumental definition of technology ?

a)

a human activity

b)

a way of revealing

c)

a means to an end

d)

application of scientific knowledge

76.

According to Heidegger it is the ultimate danger of the nonstop revealing of what is concealed.

a)

innovative thinking

b)

modern technology

c)

technological understanding of "being‟

d)

continuous advancement of technology

77.

Which activity has lessened because of social media?

a)

visiting friends

b)

eating out with friends

c)

transport message

d)

face to face social interaction

78.

He was one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century and Technology was an important element in his work.

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Martin Heidegger

c)

Jason Hickel

d)

C. S. Lewis

79.

If we allow ourselves to get swallowed by modern technology, we lose essence of who we are as beings in this world.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

It is an effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger community of individuals, each with the right to pursue his or her own such efforts

a)

Poiesis

b)

Enframing

c)

Human flourishing

d)

Technology

81.

According to Martin Heidegger "Technology is a way of revealing. If we give heed to this, then another whole realm for the essence of technology will open itself up to us. "

a)

True

b)

False

82.

For Heidegger, enframing is the supreme danger, because it causes the event of revealing to slip into oblivion.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Which term refers to an action of the rich countries to shift their yields to the poor countries?

a)

humanitarian assistance

b)

re-development

c)

sustainable development

d)

de-development

84.

"We can end poverty by changing the rules of the global economy" was quoted by _____.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Jason Hickel

c)

C. S. Lewis

d)

William Clinton

85.

1.__________ encompasses knowledge and understanding.

a)

Scientia

b)

Techne

c)

Society

d)

Science and Technology

86.

2.Eudaimonia”, literally “good spirited”

a)

Eudamonia

b)

Edaimonia

c)

Eudaimona

d)

Eudaimonia

87.

5. It is an example of humankind’s desire to control everything, including nature.

a)

Destining

b)

Poieses

c)

Aletheia

d)

Enframing

88.

9. He formulated the heliocentric model of the universe.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Copernicus

89.

He described happiness as “ideal state of laziness” not having any worries or distresses.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Aristotle

c)

Friedrich Nietzsche

d)

Epicurus

90.

It refers to the notion that pleasure is the most important pursuit of mankind and the source of all that is good.

a)

eudaimonia

b)

scientia

c)

logos

d)

hedonism

91.

We are living in a world where ____ are the forefront of ever-changing society.

a)

advancements

b)

developments

c)

science and technology

d)

innovations

92.

Which application of scientific knowledge has improved the medical and health sectors?

a)

The rise of information technologies

b)

Nanotechnology and robotics

c)

The introduction of gene therapy, stem cells and cloning

d)

Economic growth and global standing

93.

For Aristotle, it means happiness.

a)

logos

b)

hedonism

c)

scientia

d)

eudaimonia

94.

Developments in the modern society become problematic due to the ethical and legal concerns.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Developments in the modern society become problematic due to the ethical and legal concerns.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

The world is governed by time.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Following the society would not mean good existence

a)

True

b)

False

98.

The death of one's person belongs to him

a)

True

b)

False

99.

Death removes all relation to others

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Humans can be immortal.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Humans are finite beings according to Martin Heidegger.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Humans are finite beings according to Martin Heidegger.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

"I will not allow my child in the future to use tablet because it may cause him harm."

a)

Aristotleanism

b)

Technological Optimism

c)

Technological Pessimism

d)

Existentialism

104.

Martin Heidegger did not agree that technology is a means to an end and just a human activity.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

According to Aristotle, what is the highest desire/ambition of human beings?

a)

Happiness

b)

Technology as a means to an end.

c)

Luxury

d)

Being Good

106.

Eudaimonia came from the Greek words ____ and _____.

a)

'eu' and 'monia'

b)

'Eud' and 'monia'

c)

'eu' and and 'daemon'

d)

'dai' and 'nia'

107.

Robinhood is a robber. However, he uses the money from robbing in helping homeless kids and women in the streets. Robinhood is __________.

a)

doing a right action, and is being good.

b)

not doing right action, but is being good.

c)

not doing right action, and not being good.

d)

doing right action, but is not being good.

108.

Acording to Martin Heidegger, we should live a/an ___________ life rather than good life.

a)

happy

b)

contented

c)

examined

d)

authentic

109.

Humanity has indeed come a long way from our primitive ways, and as a general rule, it is said that we are more “developed” than we were before.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

None of these

110.

He identify that technology can either be perceived as first a means to achieve man’s end and second, that which constitutes human activity.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Aristotle

c)

John Stuart Mill

111.

The danger of technology lies on how humans make use of the technology.

a)

true

b)

false

112.

The true essence of technology is revealed by its

a)

function

b)

kind

c)

significance

d)

purpose

113.

Technology has been instrumental in all of these because in searching for the good life, people were able to come up with creations that would make life easier, more comfortable and more enriching.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

None of these

114.

What is the end goal of theoretical science

a)

Truth

b)

Good

c)

Friendship

d)

Knowledge

115.

What is the end goal of practical science

a)

Truth

b)

Good

c)

Friendship

d)

Knowledge

116.

He declared the greatest happiness Principle by saying that an action is right as far as it maximizes the attainment of happiness for the greatest number of people.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Aristotle

c)

John Stuart Mill

117.

God as the fulcrum of their existence

a)

Theism

b)

Materialism

c)

Humanism

118.

man is literally the captain of his own ship.

a)

Theism

b)

Materialism

c)

Humanism

119.

He is a German philosopher who wrote the book 'The Question of Technology'.

a)

Martin Heidegger

b)

Martin Heydeggre

c)

Martin Haydegger

d)

Martin Haideggre

120.

This ancient Greek concept means unconcealment or disclosure.

a)

Alethea

b)

Aletheia

c)

Altheia

d)

Alingthea

121.

Heidegger urged to question technology and see beyond people’s common understanding of it.

a)

True

b)

False

122.

What does the ancient Greek concept 'poeisis' mean?

a)

Bring forth

b)

Deliver

c)

Conquer

d)

Divide

123.

How did Heidegger define piety?

a)

submission and obedience

b)

creation and obedience

c)

submission and confession

d)

question and obedience

124.

When do we submit ourselves to our thoughts?

a)

When we start questioning.

b)

When we start obeying.

c)

When we start meditating.

d)

When we start praying.

125.

This type of thinking orders and puts a system to nature.

a)

Calculative Thinking

b)

Meditative Thinking

c)

Delusional Thinking

d)

Practical Thinking

126.

Enframing is done because people want security.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

It is a state when people feel positive emotions, psychological and social functioning.

a)

Florishing

b)

Fluorishing

c)

Floorishing

d)

Flourishing

128.

We still keep our essence as humans if we allow ourselves to get swallowed by modern technology.

a)

True

b)

False

129.

The essence of technology is nothing technological.

a)

True

b)

False

130.

We find poetry in observing instruments linearly.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

Greek Philosopher that warns us regarding deceptions

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Thales

132.

Technology is a tool, a device or an instrument that gets things done.

a)

anthropological definition

b)

instrumental definition

c)

scientific definition

133.

It is an activity of the mind which has the capacity to shift the minds of the people according to Heidegger.

a)

technology

b)

art

c)

science

d)

poiesis

134.

Scientists should strictly follow the steps in scientific method.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

No answer

135.

Poiesis means

a)

challenging forth

b)

bringing forth” or revealing

c)

enframing

d)

meditating

136.

The danger of technology lies on how humans make use of the technology.

a)

true

b)

false

137.

The true essence of technology is revealed by its

a)

function

b)

kind

c)

significance

d)

purpose

138.

Which of the following celestial bodies is the center of the solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

139.

What period brought changes in people's perceptions and beliefs that caused advancements in science and technology?

a)

Intellectual Revolution

b)

Renaissance

c)

Information age

d)

Digital Revolution

140.

According to psychoanalysis theory, which component of our personality is the impulsive (and unconscious) part of our psyche which responds directly and immediately to basic urges, needs, and desires?

a)

superego

b)

ego

c)

id

d)

super id

141.

On this theory Charles Darwin posited that populations pass through a process of natural selection in which only the fittest would survive.

a)

theory of psychoanalysis

b)

theory of evolution

c)

theory of extinction

d)

theory of natural selection

142.

Who proposed the revolutionary theory of psychoanalysis?

(a)  

143.

Who proposed the concept of heliocentrism?

(a)  

144.

What theory suggest that the center of the Solar System was not the Earth but actually the sun?

(a)  

145.

What is scientific study of the mind and behavior?

a)

physiology

b)

pharmacology

c)

psychology

d)

psychiatry

146.

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

147.

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

a)

PHIVOLCS

b)

PAGASA

c)

PHILCOA

d)

PSA

148.

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

149.

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

150.

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

a)

Education

b)

Mathematics

c)

Science

d)

Social Studies