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GE12- Q1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Society

b)

Technology

c)

Science

d)

Theology

2.

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

a)

Mathematics

b)

Science

c)

Society

d)

Technology

3.

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

a)

Alibaba

b)

Alibata

c)

Alamat

d)

Ulam

4.

What are the Greek words that the term 'technology' originated from?

a)

mythos - legend, ethos - character

b)

techne - art, pathos - feeling

c)

logos - word, ethos - character

d)

techne - art, logos - word

5.

Which inventor created the telephone?

a)

John Deere

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Steve Jobs

d)

Alexander Graham Bell

6.

Which individual was the first to walk on the moon?

a)

Sally Ride

b)

Neil Armstrong

c)

Laurel Clark

d)

Buzz Aldrin

7.

The following are role of science and technology, EXCEPT

a)

improve peoples live

b)

improve food production

c)

catalyze economic growth

d)

destroys livelihood

8.
How does technology affect the way people communicate?
a)
it allows people to communicate with others quickly and at a low cost
b)
it makes people less motivated to communicate with others
c)
it does not affect the ways people communicate
d)
it makes it difficult to maintain privacy when communicating with others
9.

Which of the following best illustrates a misalignment between scientific progress and human flourishing?

a)

Facial recognition tech used to profile citizens.

b)

Genetic engineering used for disease prevention.

c)

A medical AI system that shortens diagnosis time.

d)

Solar panels made more efficient through nanotechnology.

10.

During the Gutenberg era, the rapid dissemination of knowledge enabled widespread literacy, but it also challenged religious and political authorities. As an engineering student, what is the closest ethical parallel today with social media?

a)

The rise of open-source software challenging proprietary tech firms

b)

The success of social media influencers over legacy media outlets

c)

The growth of online learning platforms replacing traditional education

d)

The spread of unverified information destabilizing democratic processes

11.

Your startup is developing a tech product to support well-being in underserved communities. Which idea most responsibly promotes the good life while balancing innovation and ethics?

a)

An encrypted online service and access connecting mental health professionals to remote areas, with flexible pricing.

b)

A wearable device that tracks sleep and physical activity, sending reports to both users and partnered health companies.

c)

A telehealth platform that uses gamification to encourage daily mental health check-ins, with optional data sharing for research.

d)

A mobile app offering free daily motivational content and productivity tips, supported by healthcare companies with targeted advertising.

12.

A senatorial candidate promotes organic farming as a climate solution under SDG 13 (Climate Action). What is a critical concern?

a)

It eliminates the need for technological inputs.

b)

It automatically ensures farmer income growth.

c)

It balances consumer demand without price changes.

d)

Organic methods reduce emissions but may lower overall yields.

13.

In the face of climate change, engineers are asked to balance technological innovation with human flourishing. Which project best exemplifies this balance?

a)

Design AI-powered drones for disaster response

b)

Build electric vehicles and sell at an affordable price

c)

Develop affordable solar panels for low-income communities

d)

Expand 5G networks in rural areas for them to be updated anytime

14.

Gutenberg’s press democratized knowledge but also destabilized elite control. Which current technological trend most risks undermining shared ethical standards?

a)

Expansion of smart cities

b)

Renewable energy grid decentralization

c)

Growth of telemedicine in rural areas

d)

Algorithmic bias in artificial intelligence

15.

When developing solutions for the energy crisis, what principle should engineers apply to uphold the “good life” for future generations?

a)

Focus on economic growth through fossil fuels

b)

Pursue competitive advantage in the global market

c)

Maximize current energy production, regardless of source

d)

Integrate sustainability and intergenerational responsibility

16.

During the 2022 Philippine elections, a candidate campaigned heavily on climate action aligned with SDG 13. Voters, however, prioritized economic recovery post-pandemic. What tension does this reflect?

a)

Economic recovery efforts always contradict climate goals.

b)

Climate policies are universally unpopular during elections.

c)

Economic priorities often marginalize environmental concerns.

d)

Voters struggle to connect long-term sustainability with immediate needs.

17.

A senatorial candidate’s platform calls for full automation of public transport to reduce traffic emissions (SDG 11: Sustainable Cities). Commuter unions protest, citing job losses. What does this reveal about the complexity of technological solutions?

a)

Automation ensures equality across all social classes.

b)

Automated transport systems always lead to social harmony.

c)

Environmental innovations can clash with social justice concerns.

d)

Green technology necessarily improves all dimensions of the good life.

18.

Why does Plato’s view of human existence is beyond earthly realm, but rather as heavenly forms?

a)

Because the physical world is not the ultimate reality, but rather a world of appearances that is constantly changing and imperfect.

b)

Because heaven is a realm that is in constant change that will lead to physical fulfillments.

c)

 Because the goal of human existence is to achieve a state of physical existence and achieve a state of unity with the world.

d)

Because heavenly forms do not exist but as earthly forms.

19.

According to Heidegger, what is the difference between modern and old technology?

a)

 modern technology now respects nature, old doesn’t respects nature.

b)

modern technology is in control of nature, old technology doesn’t control nature.

c)

old technology still respects nature as an object of autonomy, modern does not.

d)

old technology dominates nature while modern technology humbles down.

20.

During Ancient times Transportation is

a)

To trade; navigation to discover new places

b)

To communicate with natives of the area; they also used recordkeeping to document their trade.

c)

Used is the field of engineering for better transportation, construction, etc.

21.

During Sumerian Civilization it is their first writing system. It is a system that utilizes word pictures and triangular symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments and then left to dry.

a)

Heiroglyphics

b)

Cuneiform

c)

Codex

22.

Was the chief writing material in ancient Egypt

a)

Papyros

b)

Papyras

c)

Papyrus

23.

Invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate.

a)

Printing Press

b)

Printer

c)

Xerox

24.

Heliocentrism is

a)

the center of the solar system was not the earth but actually the Sun.

b)

the Earth is the center of The Solar System.

25.

What is the title of Charles Darwin's book on the theory of evolution?

a)

The Voyage of the Beagle

b)

On the Origin of Species

c)

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

d)

Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

Which of the following branches of physical science deals with study of celestial objects and its phenomena?

a)

Astrology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Anthropology

d)

Anatomy

30.

What is scientific study of the mind and behavior?

a)

physiology

b)

pharmacology

c)

psychology

d)

psychiatry

31.

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

32.

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

a)

PHIVOLCS

b)

PAGASA

c)

PHILCOA

d)

PSA

33.

Happiness is the experience of a flood of hormones released in the

brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.

a)

science

b)

behaviorists

c)

neurologists

d)

psychology

34.

Happiness is a cocktail of emotions we experience when we do

something good or positive.

a)

behaviorists

b)

neurologists

c)

science

d)

psychology

35.

People are trying to challenge themselves intellectually or by engaging in activities

that make them spiritually richer people. This is an example of _________

a)

Eudaimonists

b)

Hedonists

c)

Scientists

d)

Creationists

36.

He taught that people acquire virtues through practice and that a set of concrete virtues could lead a person toward his natural excellence and happiness.

a)

Plato

b)

Einstein

c)

Nicolaus

d)

Aristotle

37.

In terms of human flourishing, matter is what makes us attain happiness.

a)

Spiritualism

b)

Idealism

c)

Materialism

d)

Stoicism

38.

The world where we are in is only just a temporary reality where we have to maneuver around while waiting for the ultimate return to the hands of God.

a)

Humanism

b)

Theism

c)

Idealism

d)

Essentialism

39.

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

40.

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

41.

What ethical consideration should engineers prioritize when designing renewable energy systems to ensure they benefit all communities?

a)

Limit community involvement in decision-making

b)

Focus solely on technological efficiency

c)

Ensure equitable access to energy resources

d)

Maximize profit margins for investors

42.

In the context of technological advancements, what does the term 'digital divide' refer to?

a)

The gap between those who have access to modern technology and those who do not

b)

The separation of digital content based on user preferences

c)

The disparity in internet speeds across different regions

d)

The difference in digital literacy among various age groups

43.

What is the primary ethical concern when implementing artificial intelligence in decision-making processes?

a)

Cost savings for organizations

b)

Potential for bias and discrimination

c)

Increased efficiency in operations

d)

Reduction of human error

44.

What is the main challenge of integrating technology in education systems worldwide?

a)

High costs of technology implementation

b)

Lack of interest from students

c)

Disparities in access to technology

d)

Resistance from traditional educators

45.

The kind of education given to the Filipinos during the Pre-Spanish Period.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Compulsory education for ages 6 and above