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WorksheetsFINAL EXAM IN GE07: STS
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which constitutional provision explicitly states that science and technology are essential for national development?
Article II, Section 17
Article XIV, Section 10
Article XII, Section 6
Article III, Section 4
What government agency is primarily responsible for coordinating science and technology efforts in the Philippines today?
CHED
DOST
NEDA
DepEd
Which term refers to a major change in the way scientific knowledge is understood?
Normal science
Technological diffusion
Paradigm shift
Incremental innovation
Which intellectual revolution emphasized reason, liberty, and skepticism of authority?
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Industrial Revolution
Information Revolution
Which theory replaced the Ptolemaic geocentric model of the universe?
Aristotelian theory
Newtonian theory
Darwinian theory
Copernican theory
Which Filipino scientist is credited with discovering erythromycin?
Fe del Mundo
Abelardo Aguilar
Rafael Guerrero
Ramon Barba
What pre-colonial writing system was found in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription?
Baybayin
Hanunóo
Kawi
Alibata
Which ancient invention is considered the first rudimentary steam turbine?
Antikythera mechanism
Watermill
Aeolipile
Shadoof
Which period introduced parish schools such as Colegio de San Ignacio?
Pre-colonial
Spanish colonial
American colonial
Post-Commonwealth
Who were the Thomasites in Philippine history?
Spanish missionaries
Filipino ilustrados
American public school teachers
Japanese engineers
Which law established the Philippine Science High School?
RA 2067
RA 3661
EO 128
PD 78
What concept describes scientific activity that works within an accepted framework?
Revolutionary science
Normal science
Applied science
Indigenous science
Which invention allowed early civilizations to record transactions and events permanently?
Wheel
Papyrus
Watermill
Heavy plough
Which Filipino innovation increased mango production year-round?
Banana ketchup
Saltwater lamp
Potassium nitrate spray
Fish sauce fermentation
What long-term vision outlines the Philippines’ aspirations by 2040?
Philippine Development Plan
Harmonized National R&D Agenda
Ambisyon Natin 2040
Science Act of 1958
Which colonial trade connected Manila, Acapulco, and China?
Silk Road
Spice Trade
Galleon Trade
Open Door Policy
Which ancient device predicted eclipses and planetary motion?
Astrolabe
Telescope
Antikythera mechanism
Mechanical clock
Which Filipino inventor developed a saltwater-powered lamp?
Maria Orosa
Aisa Mijeno
Diosdado Banatao
Rolando dela Cruz
What pre-colonial engineering feat demonstrates advanced agricultural knowledge?
Karakoa ships
Banaue Rice Terraces
Balangay boats
Paoay Church
Which period marked the shift from Newtonian physics to relativity?
Normal science
Scientific stagnation
Revolutionary science
Applied science
Which system forced Filipino labor during Spanish colonization?
Encomienda
Polo y servicios
Haciendero system
Galleon monopoly
Which ancient civilization developed cuneiform writing?
Egyptian
Roman
Greek
Sumerian
Which institution advises the Philippine government on scientific matters?
PNU
NSDB
NRCP
PAGASA
Which revolution is associated with digital technologies and instant communication?
Industrial
Scientific
Enlightenment
Information
What best defines indigenous science?
Knowledge derived solely from laboratories
Knowledge based on imported technologies
Knowledge rooted in local culture and experience
Knowledge independent of society
Why is increased R&D spending considered vital for Philippine nation-building?
It guarantees immediate economic growth
It reduces dependence on foreign expertise
It replaces education as a development priority
It limits private sector participation
How did the Copernican Revolution challenge existing power structures?
By disproving experimental science
By reinforcing religious authority
By questioning church-endorsed cosmology
By ending scientific inquiry
Which scenario best illustrates a paradigm shift?
Improving microscope lenses
Applying known formulas to new problems
Replacing geocentrism with heliocentrism
Expanding laboratory facilities
Why is the jeepney often described as a “technological dead-end”?
It is locally manufactured
It lacks historical value
It resists sustainable modernization
It is part of formal industry
How did indigenous time-keeping systems reflect environmental adaptation?
They ignored astronomical patterns
They depended on imported clocks
They relied on lunar and ecological cycles
They followed the Gregorian calendar
Which factor best explains Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji era?
Isolation from global trade
Selective adoption of Western technology
Dependence on agriculture
Rejection of education reforms
Why is normal science important before revolutionary science occurs?
It eliminates anomalies
It suppresses innovation
It builds knowledge within a paradigm
It replaces scientific revolutions
How does indigenous science contribute to sustainable development today?
By rejecting modern technology
By promoting locally adapted solutions
By standardizing global practices
By prioritizing profit over culture
Which situation best reflects the STS perspective?
Studying physics equations alone
Designing technology without social input
Evaluating technology’s social consequences
Memorizing scientific discoveries
Why was the printing press socially transformative?
It limited access to knowledge
It strengthened feudal systems
It democratized information
It reduced literacy
Which issue best demonstrates uneven technological development?
Universal internet access
Advanced biotech in developing countries
Equal global R&D spending
Identical education systems
How did the opening of the Suez Canal affect Filipino intellectual life?
It reduced European influence
It isolated Filipino scholars
It exposed Filipinos to liberal ideas
It ended colonial education
Why is the Antikythera mechanism significant in STS discussions?
It failed commercially
It shows early computational thinking
It replaced modern computers
It was purely decorative
Which policy best aligns with Ambisyon Natin 2040?
Short-term industrial profit
Minimal investment in education
Inclusive, long-term human development
Total reliance on foreign aid
How did American-era education reforms reshape Philippine science?
By limiting scientific institutions
By prioritizing religious instruction
By institutionalizing science education
By discouraging research
Why are pre-colonial technologies often undervalued today?
They lack written documentation
They are incompatible with modern needs
They challenge colonial narratives
They are scientifically invalid
Which example best shows technology shaping society?
Stone tools used for survival
RFID tagging altering consumer practices
Natural selection in biology
Lunar phases influencing tides
What does Kuhn’s concept of anomalies suggest about scientific progress?
Science advances smoothly
Errors halt science permanently
Crises can lead to new paradigms
Paradigms never change
Why is local innovation critical for national resilience?
It increases import dependency
It ignores global standards
It addresses context-specific problems
It limits collaboration
How did colonial labor systems affect technological development?
They promoted innovation equity
They concentrated benefits among colonizers
They eliminated local skills
They empowered indigenous industries
Which example best integrates science, technology, and society?
Laboratory-only research
Indigenous farming guided by lunar cycles
Isolated technological invention
Purely theoretical models
Why is the Information Revolution considered transformative?
It slowed communication
It centralized knowledge
It reshaped social interaction and labor
It reduced access to data
How can historical technological analysis inform current policy decisions?
By copying past systems exactly
By ignoring social consequences
By learning from past successes and failures
By prioritizing tradition over innovation
Which factor most limits S&T growth in developing countries?
Excessive innovation
Weak institutional support
Overfunding of research
Too many scientists
Why should science education be contextualized in Philippine society?
To reduce global competitiveness
To align learning with local realities
To eliminate indigenous knowledge
To standardize all curricula
Which Filipino scientist pioneered sex-reversal technology in tilapia?
Abelardo Aguilar
Rafael Guerrero
Diosdado Banatao
Ramon Barba
What ancient invention primarily addressed the problem of lifting water for irrigation?
Watermill
Aeolipile
Shadoof
Heavy plough
Which term refers to the forced collection of taxes and goods during Spanish colonization?
Polo y servicios
Encomienda
Galleon monopoly
Reducción
Which Filipino pre-colonial ships demonstrate advanced maritime engineering?
Junk and dhow
Balangay and karakoa
Galleon and frigate
Canoe and raft
Which period introduced the Bureau of Science that later evolved into DOST?
Spanish colonial
American colonial
Japanese occupation
Post-EDSA period
Which ancient invention helped preserve and transmit information more efficiently than stone tablets?
Papyrus
Wheel
Antikythera mechanism
Water clock
What best describes the role of NRCP in Philippine S&T development?
Regulating public schools
Advising government on scientific matters
Funding private corporations
Implementing basic education curricula
Which revolution is most associated with mechanization and factory systems?
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Industrial Revolution
Information Revolution
Which indigenous Filipino practice reflects early pharmacological knowledge?
Galleon shipbuilding
Use of medicinal plants by babaylans
Printing of manuscripts
Mechanical clockmaking
Which policy document serves as the country’s medium-term development blueprint?
Ambisyon Natin 2040
Philippine Development Plan
Harmonized National R&D Agenda
Science Act of 1958
Why is recognizing indigenous science important in modern Philippine S&T policy?
It replaces formal science education
It supports culturally relevant and sustainable solutions
It discourages technological innovation
It limits global collaboration
How does the concept of paradigm shift help explain resistance to scientific change?
It shows science is purely objective
It highlights emotional attachment to old ideas
It denies the role of evidence
It eliminates social influence in science
Which situation best illustrates how technology can reinforce social inequality?
Universal access to online learning
Unequal access to digital infrastructure
Community-based innovation
Open-source software use
Why was the Industrial Revolution both beneficial and problematic for society?
It reduced technological dependence
It increased productivity but worsened labor conditions
It eliminated class divisions
It slowed urban growth
How can lessons from pre-colonial engineering inform present-day sustainability efforts?
By rejecting modern science
By adapting local knowledge to current needs
By prioritizing tradition over innovation
By avoiding technological development
Which best explains the STS view of technological progress?
Technology develops independently of society
Social values shape how technology is used
Science always precedes technology
Innovation is purely accidental
Why is long-term investment in science education crucial for nation-building?
It produces immediate economic returns
It ensures a steady supply of skilled innovators
It reduces the need for policy planning
It replaces industrial development
How did colonial education systems both help and hinder Philippine S&T growth?
They eliminated local knowledge entirely
They introduced formal science but reinforced dependency
They discouraged scientific inquiry
They promoted equal access to innovation
Which example best shows technology responding to an immediate social problem?
Theoretical physics research
RFID tagging to prevent product loss
Discovery of gravity
Observation of lunar phases
Why is it important to analyze historical antecedents of science and technology?
To memorize inventions chronologically
To understand how social needs shape innovation
To replace modern scientific methods
To discourage future technological change
