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WorksheetsTechnology and Current Events Quiz
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What does "AI" stand for in technology?
Automatic Intelligence
Advanced Input
Artificial Intelligence
Automatic Internet
Which company created the iPhone?
Samsung
Microsoft
Apple
Huawei
What does "www" stand for in a website URL?
World Web Wide
Web World Wide
World Wide Web
Wide World Web
Which of the following is used to store data?
Monitor
Keyboard
Hard Drive
Printer
Who is known as the founder of Facebook?
Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
What do you call a robot that helps in surgery?
Gamebot
Cyberdoc
Surgical Robot
Medibot
Which of these is a type of software?
Mouse
Microsoft Word
CPU
Monitor
What does USB stand for?
United System Bus
Universal Serial Bus
User Safe Backup
Ultra Small Battery
Which social media app is known for short videos?
TikTok
Which of these is NOT a computer programming language?
Python
Java
HTML
Excel
Who is the current President of the Philippines (2025)?
Rodrigo Duterte
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
Leni Robredo
Sara Duterte
What global event aims to fight climate change?
World Cup
COP Climate Summit
G7 Meeting
ASEAN Games
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Japan
France
USA
China
What health concern was declared under control in 2024?
COVID-19
Dengue
Bird Flu
Ebola
What is the name of the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI?
Alexa
Siri
ChatGPT
Jarvis
Which tech billionaire bought Twitter in 2022 and renamed it "X"?
Jeff Bezos
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Mark Zuckerberg
Which country launched the Chang'e 6 mission to the Moon in 2024?
USA
Japan
China
India
Which mobile app recently hit 1 billion downloads globally?
TikTok
Threads
Zoom
What is the theme for Earth Day 2025? (Hypothetical sample)
Invest in Our Planet
Protect Our Future
Climate Action Now
Restore the Earth
Which country has the largest number of internet users in 2025?
USA
India
China
Brazil
What is the flagship innovation program of DOST to support young Filipino inventors and researchers?
iCreate Program
Young Techno-Scientists (YTS)
iFWD PH
Science for Change Program (S4CP)
In 2024, DOST launched a mobile application for disaster preparedness. What is it called?
Project NOAH
iLigtas App
HazRiskPH
SafePH
Which DOST agency is in charge of weather forecasting and monitoring typhoons?
DOST-SEI
PAGASA
PHIVOLCS
FNRI
Which satellite was successfully launched in 2023 under DOST's space program?
Diwata-1
Diwata-2
Maya-5
Agila-2
What is the primary goal of DOST's "Smart Cities" initiative?
Promote online shopping
Create apps for gaming
Improve urban services through technology
Build tall buildings in rural areas
What was the theme for the 2024 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW)?
Science for Health and Wellness
Empowering Communities through S&T
Future-proofing the Philippines through Science
Green Philippines with Green Technologies
Which Filipino-led technology won an international award for agriculture innovation in 2024?
Smart Rice Sensor
e-Kadiwa App
Agri-AI Drone
Crop Biotech AI
Which natural hazard is being monitored by DOST-PHIVOLCS?
Floods
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Hurricanes
Pollution
What does PHIVOLCS stand for?
Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Climate Studies
Philippine Institute of Volcanoes and Climate Systems
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Philippine Institution for Volcano and Landslide Control
Which island in the Philippines was declared a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2024, supported by DOST research?
Palawan
Bohol
Batanes
Siquijor
Which tech billionaire visited the Philippines in 2024 to expand Starlink satellite internet?
Mark Zuckerberg
Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos
Bill Gates
Which country successfully landed a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon in 2024?
USA
Japan
India
China
What global challenge was addressed in the 2024 UN Climate Summit (COP29)?
COVID-19
Internet access
Global Warming and Carbon Emissions
Cybersecurity
What Filipino invention helped reduce plastic waste and was promoted in DOST expos in 2024?
Bamboo Toothbrush
Eco-brick Machines
Recyclable 3D Printer Filament
Water-Soluble Plastic Bag
Which DOST-led project brings science laboratories to far-flung areas?
SciLAB on Wheels
Mobile Science Learning Hub
Science Explorer Bus
iExplore Van
What does ICT stand for?
Information and Communications Technology
Internet and Cloud Technology
Integrated Computer Technology
International Cyber Technology
What is the brain of the computer?
Monitor
CPU
RAM
Keyboard
Which device connects your computer to the internet?
Hard drive
Router
Flash drive
Keyboard
Which of the following is an input device?
Monitor
Speaker
Mouse
Printer
Which is the correct order of data storage size (smallest to largest)?
GB, KB, MB, TB
KB, MB, GB, TB
TB, GB, MB, KB
MB, KB, TB, GB
Which term refers to machines that simulate human intelligence?
3D Printing
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality
Which technology allows for virtual meetings over the internet?
Cloud Storage
Telemedicine
Video Conferencing
Data Encryption
Which renewable energy source is harnessed using solar panels?
Wind Energy
Tidal Energy
Geothermal Energy
Solar Energy
What is the process of creating a 3D object from a digital model called?
Sculpting
3D Rendering
3D Printing
Animation
Which of the following is a function of a drone?
Sending email
Delivering packages
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Scanning barcodes
What does DOST stand for?
Department of Online Science and Technology
Department of Science and Telecommunication
Department of Science and Technology
Division of Scientific Techniques
Which DOST program supports startups in the tech industry?
Balik Scientist Program
SETUP (Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program)
iFWD PH
Science for Change Program
Which DOST agency develops technologies for agriculture and industry?
PAGASA
PHIVOLCS
FNRI
ITDI
What DOST-supported satellite was launched to monitor agriculture and weather?
Maya-2
Diwata-2
Astro-PH
Tala-1
What DOST-supported satellite was launched to monitor agriculture and weather?
Maya-2
Diwata-2
Astro-PH
Tala-1
What DOST initiative provides advanced learning tools to students in rural areas?
Science Explorer Bus
iTeknolohiya Sa Barangay
STARBOOKS
E-Skwela Mobile
Which type of computer memory is lost when power is off?
ROM
SSD
RAM
HDD
What is the global system of interconnected computer networks called?
Web
Internet
Browser
Server
Which programming language is often used in web development?
Excel
Python
JavaScript
Word
What technology is used to make payments by tapping your phone?
GPS
AI
NFC
LAN
Which app uses satellite data to give weather forecasts in the Philippines?
Google Maps
Waze
DOST-PAGASA App
TikTok
What does 'sustainable community' mean?
A community with tall buildings and fast internet
A community that meets current needs without compromising future generations
A community with modern shopping malls
A community with more factories
Which of the following is a goal of a smart community?
Using fossil fuels
Building more roads only
Using technology to improve quality of life
Removing green spaces
What is an example of sustainable energy?
Coal
Solar Power
Diesel
Gasoline
Which of the following supports waste reduction in communities?
Burning trash
Using single-use plastics
Recycling and composting
Dumping waste in rivers
Which natural resource is MOST important for sustainable farming?
Plastic
Oil
Water
Coal
What is a smart city?
A city where everyone uses smartphones
A city that uses technology and innovation to manage resources efficiently
A city with fast food chains
A city with only high-rise buildings
Which DOST project helps bring science and technology to small and medium enterprises?
STARBOOKS
iFWD PH
SETUP (Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program)
SPARTA
Which government agency provides weather forecasts that help communities prepare for disasters?
FNRI
PHIVOLCS
PAGASA
ITDI
What does DOST's STARBOOKS provide?
Food delivery services
Online social media access
Offline access to science and learning materials
Online video streaming
What DOST technology helps monitor environmental hazards like floods or landslides?
Science Explorer Bus
Project NOAH
e-Kadiwa
Bamboo Bikes
Which is a key benefit of planting trees in urban communities?
Increases soil erosion
Makes the streets crowded
Reduces air pollution and heat
Blocks cellphone signals
What is the best way to reduce plastic waste in households?
Burn plastics
Use more plastic containers
Practice reuse, reduce, and recycle
Throw them into rivers
Which transportation method is considered most eco-friendly?
Gas-powered cars
Walking or biking
Private planes
Motorboats
Rainwater harvesting systems help communities by:
Creating floods
Collecting water for reuse
Using more electricity
Drying out gardens
What is a 'green building'?
A building painted green
A building made of plastic
A building designed to use less energy and water
A building with no windows
Which DOST agency develops technologies for cleaner industries?
ITDI (Industrial Technology Development Institute)
FNRI
PHIVOLCS
ASTI
Which Philippine law promotes the use of renewable energy?
Clean Air Act
Renewable Energy Act of 2008
Plastic Ban Law
Ecological Waste Act
Which technology helps farmers reduce pesticide use?
Manual planting
Precision agriculture with sensors
Burning fields
Satellite TV
DOST promotes bamboo bikes in communities because they are:
Expensive and slow
Non-recyclable
Eco-friendly and sustainable
Made with plastic
Which DOST-led project aims to transform regions into 'Science and Technology Innovation Hubs'?
Balik-Scientist Program
Regional Inclusive Innovation Centers (RIICs)
iFWD PH
DOST DRRM
What does AI stand for?
Automated Interface
Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Internet
Automatic Input
What is the goal of Artificial Intelligence?
Replace all humans
Make robots look like animals
Create systems that can mimic human intelligence
Build websites faster
Which of the following is an example of AI?
Electric fan
Calculator
Chatbot (like ChatGPT)
Flashlight
Which language is often used in programming AI?
HTML
Python
CSS
Excel
What is machine learning in AI?
Teaching machines to dance
Teaching humans how to use machines
Enabling machines to learn from data and improve over time
Installing hardware into computers
What type of AI assists with voice recognition, like Siri or Alexa?
Reactive AI
Generative AI
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Neural Networks
Which industry commonly uses AI for detecting diseases?
Construction
Agriculture
Healthcare
Tourism
Which of the following is a self-learning AI used in games and robotics?
Supervised Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Deepfake AI
Computer Vision
What kind of AI powers facial recognition technology?
Blockchain
Deep Learning
Data Mining
Algorithm Sorting
Which AI is used by banks to detect fraud in transactions?
Image AI
Rule-based AI
Predictive AI
Sound Detection AI
Which DOST agency is leading AI research and development in the Philippines?
PHIVOLCS
SEI
ASTI (Advanced Science and Technology Institute)
FNRI
What is the name of the Philippine AI Roadmap launched with DOST's support?
AI Para sa Bayan
Smart Philippines 2025
AI Ready Pilipinas
Digital Bayanihan
Which sector is the Philippine AI roadmap targeting for job creation?
Fashion
AI-powered Services and BPO
Mining
Movie industry
What DOST-supported platform offers online data science and AI training to Filipinos?
STARBOOKS
SPARTA (Smarter Philippines through Data Analytics)
S4CP
SETUP
In what year did the DOST launch the country's first AI roadmap?
2018
2020
2021
2023
What is one major ethical concern about AI?
Making computers bigger
Replacing books with computers
Loss of jobs due to automation
Creating cartoons
What is 'bias in AI'?
AI that refuses to work
Errors in AI programming
AI making unfair decisions based on faulty data
AI that deletes data
What should be practiced when developing AI responsibly?
Ignoring errors
Avoiding updates
Testing for fairness and transparency
Copying others' code
What should be practiced when developing AI responsibly?
Ignoring errors
Avoiding updates
Testing for fairness and transparency
Copying others' code
Why is data privacy important in AI?
To increase battery life
To speed up downloads
To protect personal information from misuse
To improve gaming experience
Which global principle is MOST important in AI development?
Profit over people
Technology first
Ethical use of AI for public good
Data mining for ads
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?
15
17
21
25
Which organization launched the SDGs?
ASEAN
DOST
United Nations
World Bank
What is the deadline year for achieving the SDGs?
2030
2025
2040
2050
What is SDG 1?
Quality Education
Zero Hunger
No Poverty
Good Health and Well-being
What is the main goal of SDG 13?
Improve transport
Climate Action
Create more schools
Reduce plastic use only
Which SDG is most directly related to promoting innovation and infrastructure?
SDG 8
SDG 9
SDG 12
SDG 17
What SDG supports 'Affordable and Clean Energy'?
SDG 3
SDG 7
SDG 5
SDG 10
Which DOST program helps local businesses adopt technology for growth, supporting SDG 9?
STARBOOKS
SPARTA
SETUP (Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program)
iFWD PH
DOST's support for disaster risk reduction contributes most directly to which SDG?
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 6 - Clean Water
SDG 4 - Quality Education
Which SDG focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education?
SDG 3
SDG 4
SDG 5
SDG 10
What is DOST's digital library project that supports SDG 4 (Education)?
Science Bus
STARBOOKS
Project SHIELD
K-12 Plus
DOST's 'Project NOAH' helps address which SDG?
SDG 3 - Health
SDG 6 - Clean Water
SDG 13 - Climate Action
SDG 2 - Hunger
The DOST's 'Nutribun' project contributes to which SDG?
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 8 - Decent Work
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
SDG 16 - Peace
Which Philippine plan aligns with the UN SDGs and is supported by DOST innovations?
Build, Build, Build
Ambisyon Natin 2040
Bayanihan to Heal As One
Bagong Pilipinas Act
Which DOST program supports returning OFWs as technopreneurs (contributing to SDG 8)?
iFWD PH
Balik Scientist
STARBOOKS
SETUP
What does SDG 5 promote?
Clean oceans
Affordable housing
Gender Equality
Job opportunities
SDG 6 aims to ensure availability of:
Food
Electricity
Clean Water and Sanitation
Computers
SDG 17 encourages:
More highways
Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development
More wars
Less schooling
Which SDG is related to marine conservation?
SDG 12
SDG 14
SDG 6
SDG 7
Why is science important in achieving the SDGs?
It replaces laws
It entertains people
It provides evidence-based solutions and innovations
It lowers school attendance
What does DOST stand for?
Department of Online Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology
Division of Scientific Techniques
Department of School Technology
What DOST program helps small businesses upgrade through technology?
iFWD PH
SPARTA
SETUP
S-PASS
What is the purpose of STARBOOKS developed by DOST?
An online library for e-commerce
A free digital science library for Filipinos
A social media website
A government database for job applications
Which DOST agency is responsible for tracking volcanic activity?
PAGASA
PHIVOLCS
ITDI
FNRI
What DOST initiative helps students and teachers in remote areas with digital learning materials?
e-Skwela Hub
DOST Smart Tablet
STARBOOKS
DigiLab
What DOST-supported program aims to help OFWs start technology-based businesses?
Balik-Scientist
iFWD PH
SPARTA
S&T Startups PH
What is the main goal of the DOST-ASTI (Advanced Science and Technology Institute)?
Promote Philippine literature
Develop ICT and microelectronics for national development
Monitor school performance
Create vaccines for dengue
What government platform offers data science and analytics training supported by DOST?
Project NOAH
Science Explorer
SPARTA
Balik Teknolohiya
Which satellite was developed under the DOST's space program?
Tala-1
Maya-2
Galaxy-X
Diwata-5
What is one way DOST helps reduce disaster risks in the Philippines?
Sending donations
Creating music about disasters
Launching programs like Project NOAH for monitoring hazards
Organizing beauty pageants
What is the DOST program that provides a digital science library to schools and communities?
e-Skwela
STARBOOKS
DigiBook
EduLibrary
Which DOST program helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) upgrade their technology?
S&T Startups
SPARTA
SETUP
STIP
Which DOST agency handles weather forecasting and meteorology?
PHIVOLCS
DOST-ASTI
PAGASA
FNRI
Which DOST program aims to encourage Filipino scientists abroad to return and work in the country?
Balik Scientist Program
Galing Pinoy
OFW TechLink
Bayanihan Lab
What DOST program trains data scientists and analytics professionals in the Philippines?
AI4PH
SPARTA
iFWD PH
LEEP
What is the flagship space science and technology program of DOST?
Stargazer
Diwata Program
Science2Space
SpacePH
Which DOST agency is responsible for earthquake monitoring?
PAGASA
DOST-SEI
PHIVOLCS
DOST-FPRDI
What DOST program supports OFWs in starting tech-based businesses when they return to the Philippines?
iSulong
iFWD PH
Tulong Kabuhayan
ReTech PH
What project provides early warning and disaster monitoring technologies to LGUs?
Project WATCH
Project NOAH
iServe
Kaligtasan
Which DOST program supports nutrition and feeding in schools through science-based solutions?
NutriKids
Nutribun Enhanced
S&T Food Program
Project Kalusugan
Which DOST agency is in charge of food and nutrition research?
DOST-ITDI
DOST-FNRI
DOST-SEI
DOST-MIRDC
What program of DOST-SEI offers scholarships to incoming college students in S&T fields?
TechStart
Young Innovators Program
S&T Undergraduate Scholarship
DOST Bright Minds
What is the goal of the DOST's Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)?
Promote renewable energy only
Develop weather tools only
Lead R&D in ICT, microelectronics, and emerging technologies
Train teachers only
Which program provides free access to advanced laboratories for Filipino researchers and industries?
OneLab Network
AccessPH
iTech Lab
SciTech Centers
Which DOST program focuses on upskilling government workers and educators in data science and AI?
DataPH
SPARTA
TeachAI
TechGrow
What is the name of the DOST-funded nano-satellite launched in 2021?
Maya-2
Tala-1
Diwata-4
PinoySat
Which DOST program provides consultancy services to MSMEs to improve their operations?
DOST TechBoost
Consultancy for Productivity and Innovation (TechnoConsult)
CPIP - Consultancy for Productivity and Innovation Program
DOST Business Build
What is the main focus of the DOST-PCIEERD?
Education and Training
Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology R&D
Food and Nutrition
Overseas Employment
Which DOST-led innovation hub helps startups scale their science-based businesses?
iStartUP
Technology Business Incubation (TBI)
StartupPH
TechGrowPH
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?
Mass
Volume
Flammability
Color
What do you use to measure the mass of an object?
Thermometer
Ruler
Balance scale
Beaker
Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Which of the following describes a chemical property of matter?
The texture of a rock
The ability of wood to burn
The size of a balloon
The temperature of water
What property of a material allows it to be hammered into thin sheets?
Ductility
Elasticity
Brittleness
Malleability
What property of matter determines whether an object will float or sink in water?
Texture
Density
Flexibility
Boiling point
What happens to the particles of matter when a solid melts?
They move slower and get closer
They stop moving
They move faster and spread apart
They disappear
Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
Rusting of iron
Burning of wood
Melting of ice
Baking a cake
What is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance called?
Solubility
Elasticity
Conductivity
Viscosity
What is the boiling point of pure water at sea level?
50°C
100°C
212°C
32°C
Which property of metal makes it useful for making electrical wires?
Malleability
Conductivity
Brittleness
Opacity
What do you call matter that has no definite shape and no definite volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
A change in which a new substance is formed is called a...
Physical change
State change
Chemical change
Temperature change
Which tool is best for measuring the volume of a liquid?
Ruler
Graduated cylinder
Stopwatch
Thermometer
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
Freezing water
Shredding paper
Dissolving salt in water
Burning a candle
Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
Burning paper
Melting ice
Cooking rice
Rusting iron
Which of the following is a chemical change?
Freezing water
Tearing paper
Mixing oil and water
Baking a cake
What type of change occurs when butter melts?
Chemical change
Reversible physical change
Irreversible physical change
Permanent chemical change
Which change is usually not reversible?
Melting
Evaporation
Boiling
Burning
Which of these shows a chemical change has occurred?
Change in size
Formation of new substance
Change in shape
Change in state
What happens to the molecules during a physical change?
They are destroyed
They form a new substance
They rearrange but remain the same
They explode
Which of the following shows an irreversible change?
Melting chocolate
Dissolving sugar in water
Cutting wood
Frying an egg
Why is dissolving salt in water considered a physical change?
It creates a new substance
It changes the chemical formula
The salt can still be recovered
It produces heat
Which of these is not a sign of a chemical change?
Change in color
Change in temperature
Melting
Formation of gas
What kind of change happens when water evaporates?
Physical and reversible
Chemical and irreversible
Physical and irreversible
Chemical and reversible
Cutting a piece of paper is a...
Chemical change
Reversible change
Physical change
Both B and C
Why is cooking food considered a chemical change?
It only changes its shape
The ingredients just mix
A new substance with new properties is formed
It cools down
Which of these changes can be reversed easily?
Rusting of iron
Chopping vegetables
Burning wood
Baking cookies
What is formed when iron reacts with oxygen in the air over time?
Aluminum
Water
Rust
Steel
When vinegar is mixed with baking soda, bubbles form. What kind of change is this?
Physical change
Reversible change
Chemical change
Condensation
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
To control body temperature
To break down food
To transport oxygen and nutrients
To remove waste from the body
Which organ is the main pump of the circulatory system?
Brain
Lungs
Heart
Kidney
What organ is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body?
Liver
Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To circulate blood
To support bones
To process food and absorb nutrients
To send signals through nerves
Which organ produces digestive juices and insulin?
Pancreas
Kidney
Liver
Small intestine
What is the function of the skeletal system?
To move oxygen
To control feelings
To support and protect the body
To filter blood
Which body system allows movement of body parts?
Respiratory
Muscular
Circulatory
Nervous
What is the main organ of the nervous system?
Heart
Brain
Lungs
Skin
The kidneys belong to which body system?
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Excretory system
Nervous system
What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?
Digest proteins
Store bile
Absorb water and form waste
Break down fats
