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ONLINE MIDTERM EXAM - STS 101 - Multiple Choice

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The top university in the Philippines known for strong science degree programs and research.

a)

A. Ateneo de Manila University

b)

B. De La Salle University

c)

C. University of Santo Tomas

d)

D. University of the Philippines

2.

Which UP campus leads in agricultural research and development?

a)

UP Manila

b)

UP Diliman

c)

UP Los Baños

d)

UP Visayas

3.

Which UP campus specializes in marine science?

a)

UP Cebu

b)

UP Diliman

c)

UP Visayas

d)

UP Mindanao

4.

The science hub in UP Diliman serving as the country’s center for science and technology.

a)

National Engineering Complex

b)

Philippine Genome Center

c)

National Science Complex

d)

Science and Technology Park

5.

The first science high school in the Philippines, founded in 1963.

a)

Philippine Science High School

b)

Quezon City Science High School

c)

Manila Science High School

d)

Regional Science High School

6.

The admission exam for entry to Manila Science High School.

a)

A. UPCAT

b)

B. NMAT

c)

C. MSAT

d)

D. PSAT

7.

The regional science high school for NCR established in 1967.

a)

Pasig Science High School

b)

Cavite Science High School

c)

Quezon City Regional Science High School

d)

Philippine Science High School

8.

The DepEd project launched in 2007 to strengthen elementary science education.

a)

ESEP

b)

K–12 Program

9.

The school system under DOST that provides advanced education for gifted students.

a)

National Science Complex

b)

Regional Science High Schools

c)

Philippine Science High School System

d)

National Institute of Health

10.

The main government agency providing scholarships for S&T students.

a)

CHED

b)

DOST

c)

DepEd

d)

TESDA

11.

The program encouraging Filipino scientists abroad to return home.

a)

Brain Gain Network

b)

PAAASE

c)

Balik Scientist Program

d)

Research Funding Program

12.

The government program funding both basic and applied research.

a)

Research Funding Program

b)

PCARI

c)

DOST-SEI Scholarship

d)

PAAASE

13.

The joint research initiative between the Philippines and California.

a)

PICAR

b)

PCARI

c)

NRCP

d)

UNESCO

14.

Innovation hubs inside universities are part of which initiative?

a)

National Science Complex

b)

Science and Technology Parks

c)

ESEP

d)

National Institute of Health

15.

The DOST-SEI program aimed at producing more PhD graduates in STEM.

a)

ESEP

b)

Balik Scientist Program

c)

K–12 Program

d)

DOST-SEI Scholarship

16.

The establishment within UP Diliman that develops engineering and technology manpower.

a)

National Institute of Health

b)

National Science Complex

c)

National Engineering Complex

d)

Science and Technology Park

17.

The Filipino-American organization that supports S&T collaboration.

a)

UNESCO

b)

PAAASE

18.

The research field that explores renewable and eco-friendly energy sources.

a)

Harnessing mineral resources

b)

Use of alternative and safe energy

c)

Infrastructure development

d)

Climate change adaptation

19.

Research on the responsible extraction of mineral deposits.

a)

Harnessing mineral resources

b)

Infrastructure development

c)

Increasing food production

d)

Preservation of resources

20.

Research addressing global temperature rise and changing weather patterns.

a)

Increasing food production

b)

Climate change and global warming

c)

Preservation of resources

d)

Coping with disasters

21.

Research focused on improving agriculture for a growing population.

a)

Increasing food production

b)

Infrastructure development

c)

Harnessing minerals

d)

Disaster management

22.

Research dealing with forest and biodiversity conservation.

a)

Preservation of natural resources

b)

Infrastructure development

c)

Food production

d)

Alternative energy

23.

Research about preparation for earthquakes, typhoons, and floods.

a)

Coping with natural disasters

b)

Infrastructure development

c)

Climate adaptation

d)

Energy research

24.

Research supporting construction of public infrastructure.

a)

Infrastructure development

b)

Preservation of natural resources

c)

Food production

d)

Climate studies

25.

The curriculum reform that added the STEM strand in Senior High School.

a)

ESEP

b)

PCARI

c)

K–12 Program

d)

DOST-SEI

26.

Science-focused regional schools under DepEd that admit high-performing students.

a)

Regional Science High Schools

b)

Special Science Elementary Schools

27.

A DOST scholarship program for S&T students in CHED-recognized institutions.

a)

DOST-SEI Scholarship

b)

PCARI

c)

Balik Scientist Program

d)

PAAASE

28.

UP institute that helped develop COVID-19 testing kits.

a)

National Institute of Health

b)

Philippine Genome Center

c)

National Science Complex

d)

PCARI

29.

UP institute that leads in health research and services.

a)

National Science Complex

b)

Philippine Genome Center

c)

National Institute of Health

d)

Science and Tech Park

30.

The indigenous group found in Batanes.

a)

A. Aeta

b)

B. Mangyan

c)

C. Ivatan

d)

D. Kalinga

31.

The first teachers of children in indigenous communities.

a)

Parents and elders

b)

Teachers

c)

Healers

d)

Tribal chiefs

32.

Indigenous weather prediction is based on:

a)

Celestial bodies and animal behavior

b)

Science textbooks

c)

Meteorological devices

d)

Internet forecasts

33.

Which of the following is an example of indigenous technology?

a)

Airplanes

b)

Pottery

c)

Computers

d)

Radio

34.

The Banaue Rice Terraces are a prime example of:

a)

Indigenous engineering

b)

Modern irrigation

c)

Mythological creation

d)

Imported innovation

35.

The supreme deity in ancient Philippine mythology.

a)

Diwata

b)

Bathala

36.

The Filipino scientist known for tissue culture of mangoes.

a)

Ramon Barba

b)

Angel Alcala

c)

Julian Banzon

d)

Luz Oliveros-Belardo

37.

The Filipina scientist who studied sea snail venom.

a)

Baldomera Olivera

b)

Lourdes Cruz

c)

Luz Oliveros-Belardo

d)

Angel Alcala

38.

The scientist who observed Antarctica using satellite images.

a)

Joseph Adriatico

b)

Christopher Bernido

c)

Gay Jane Perez

d)

Josefino C. Comiso

39.

The scientist who developed herbal medicines from native plants.

a)

Julian Banzon

b)

Nelia Maramba

c)

Gregorio Zara

d)

Fe del Mundo

40.

The electrical engineer elected as an officer of IEEE.

a)

William Padolina

b)

Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.

c)

Bienvenido Nebres

d)

Cecilio del Rosario

41.

An outstanding Filipino graph theorist and educator.

a)

Christopher Bernido

b)

Casimiro del Rosario

c)

Joseph Adriatico

d)

Florentino Bunda

42.

The scientist who contributed to tilapia research.

a)

A. Angel Alcala

b)

B. Rafael D. Guerrero III

c)

C. Gregorio Velasquez

d)

D. Julian Banzon

43.

The Filipina researcher recognized for plant biotechnology.

a)

Lourdes Cruz

b)

Edgardo Gomez

c)

Josefina Dizon

d)

Lilian Patena

44.

The scientist who specialized in communication technology.

a)

Gregorio Zara

b)

Bienvenido Nebres

c)

Gregory Tangonan

45.

The scientist who studied drug properties and chemistry.

a)

Enrique Ostera Jr.

b)

Fe del Mundo

c)

Angel Alcala

d)

Julian Banzon

46.

The first woman National Scientist of the Philippines.

a)

Fe del Mundo

b)

Luz Oliveros-Belardo

c)

Lourdes Cruz

d)

Carmen Velasquez

47.

A Filipino physicist recognized internationally.

a)

Edgardo Gomez

b)

Jose Cruz

c)

Christopher Bernido

d)

Casimiro Del Rosario

48.

The marine scientist who pioneered coral reef conservation.

a)

Angel Alcala

b)

Edgardo Gomez

c)

Florentino Bunda

d)

Felix Maramba

49.

The Filipino chemist and former NAST president.

a)

William Padolina

b)

Bienvenido Nebres

c)

Luz Oliveros-Belardo

d)

Julian Banzon

50.

The marine biologist famous for biodiversity research.

a)

Angel Alcala

b)

Edgardo Gomez

c)

Ramon Barba

d)

Fe del Mundo

51.

The Filipino known for promoting rural agricultural development.

a)

Jose Cruz

b)

Emil Javier

c)

Julian Banzon

d)

Gregorio Velasquez

52.

A major contribution of the Spanish period to science and technology.

a)

Building schools and churches

b)

Introduction of Western education

c)

Printing press and navigation

d)

All of the above

53.

The Americans contributed to science in the Philippines through:

a)

Public education system

b)

Establishing UP and Bureau of Science

54.

The NRCP recommended four major policy clusters focusing on:

a)

A. Agriculture, energy, environment, and health

b)

B. Mining, culture, religion, and trade

c)

C. Science, art, literature, and tourism

d)

D. Food, housing, law, and transport

55.

UNESCO stands for:

a)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

b)

United Nations Economic and Cultural Office

c)

Universal Science Education Office

d)

United Nations Education Center

56.

PAAASE stands for:

a)

Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering

b)

Philippine Academic Association for Science Education

c)

Philippine Alliance for Science Advancement

d)

Philippine-American Association for Scientists and Engineers

57.

NRCP stands for:

a)

National Research Council of the Philippines

b)

National Resource and Conservation Program

c)

National Research Center for Progress

d)

National Regulatory Council of the Philippines

58.

CHED stands for:

a)

Commission on Higher Education

b)

Council of Higher Educational Development

c)

Commission for Human Education and Development

d)

Council on Higher Education

59.

DepEd stands for:

a)

Department of Education

b)

Department of Employment

c)

Department of Development

d)

Department of Empowerment

60.

TESDA stands for:

a)

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

b)

Technical and Engineering Skills Department Administration

c)

Training and Education Skills Development Agency

d)

Technical Education Sector Development Association

61.

DOST stands for:

a)

Department of Science and Technology

b)

Department of Studies and Training

c)

Department of Science Teaching

d)

Department of Sustainable Technology

62.

Which colonizer introduced Western medicine and hospitals to the Philippines?

a)

Spanish

b)

American

63.

Which colonial period introduced the use of modern laboratory research?

a)

Spanish Period

b)

American Period

c)

Precolonial Period

d)

Postcolonial Period

64.

The early Filipinos’ indigenous knowledge helped them:

a)

Farm, fish, and predict weather

b)

Survive and adapt to environment

c)

Build tools and homes

d)

All of the above

65.

Indigenous knowledge is important because it:

a)

Reflects local wisdom

b)

Promotes sustainability

c)

Supports survival and adaptation

d)

All of the above