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WorksheetsGE12- Q1
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
Is the systematic knowledge based on facts, nature, formulated through careful observation, experimentation, and research.
Society
Technology
Science
Theology
Machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific and theoretical knowledge.
Mathematics
Science
Society
Technology
On the History of STS in the Philippines, what was the native Filipinos' system of writing?
Alibaba
Alibata
Alamat
Ulam
What are the Greek words that the term 'technology' originated from?
mythos - legend, ethos - character
techne - art, pathos - feeling
logos - word, ethos - character
techne - art, logos - word
Which inventor created the telephone?
John Deere
Thomas Edison
Steve Jobs
Alexander Graham Bell
Which individual was the first to walk on the moon?
Sally Ride
Neil Armstrong
Laurel Clark
Buzz Aldrin
The following are role of science and technology, EXCEPT
improve peoples live
improve food production
catalyze economic growth
destroys livelihood
Which of the following best illustrates a misalignment between scientific progress and human flourishing?
Facial recognition tech used to profile citizens.
Genetic engineering used for disease prevention.
A medical AI system that shortens diagnosis time.
Solar panels made more efficient through nanotechnology.
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?
The rise of open-source software challenging proprietary tech firms
The success of social media influencers over legacy media outlets
The growth of online learning platforms replacing traditional education
The spread of unverified information destabilizing democratic processes
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?
An encrypted online service and access connecting mental health professionals to remote areas, with flexible pricing.
A wearable device that tracks sleep and physical activity, sending reports to both users and partnered health companies.
A telehealth platform that uses gamification to encourage daily mental health check-ins, with optional data sharing for research.
A mobile app offering free daily motivational content and productivity tips, supported by healthcare companies with targeted advertising.
A senatorial candidate promotes organic farming as a climate solution under SDG 13 (Climate Action). What is a critical concern?
It eliminates the need for technological inputs.
It automatically ensures farmer income growth.
It balances consumer demand without price changes.
Organic methods reduce emissions but may lower overall yields.
In the face of climate change, engineers are asked to balance technological innovation with human flourishing. Which project best exemplifies this balance?
Design AI-powered drones for disaster response
Build electric vehicles and sell at an affordable price
Develop affordable solar panels for low-income communities
Expand 5G networks in rural areas for them to be updated anytime
Gutenberg’s press democratized knowledge but also destabilized elite control. Which current technological trend most risks undermining shared ethical standards?
Expansion of smart cities
Renewable energy grid decentralization
Growth of telemedicine in rural areas
Algorithmic bias in artificial intelligence
When developing solutions for the energy crisis, what principle should engineers apply to uphold the “good life” for future generations?
Focus on economic growth through fossil fuels
Pursue competitive advantage in the global market
Maximize current energy production, regardless of source
Integrate sustainability and intergenerational responsibility
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?
Economic recovery efforts always contradict climate goals.
Climate policies are universally unpopular during elections.
Economic priorities often marginalize environmental concerns.
Voters struggle to connect long-term sustainability with immediate needs.
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?
Automation ensures equality across all social classes.
Automated transport systems always lead to social harmony.
Environmental innovations can clash with social justice concerns.
Green technology necessarily improves all dimensions of the good life.
Why does Plato’s view of human existence is beyond earthly realm, but rather as heavenly forms?
Because the physical world is not the ultimate reality, but rather a world of appearances that is constantly changing and imperfect.
Because heaven is a realm that is in constant change that will lead to physical fulfillments.
Because the goal of human existence is to achieve a state of physical existence and achieve a state of unity with the world.
Because heavenly forms do not exist but as earthly forms.
According to Heidegger, what is the difference between modern and old technology?
modern technology now respects nature, old doesn’t respects nature.
modern technology is in control of nature, old technology doesn’t control nature.
old technology still respects nature as an object of autonomy, modern does not.
old technology dominates nature while modern technology humbles down.
During Ancient times Transportation is
To trade; navigation to discover new places
To communicate with natives of the area; they also used recordkeeping to document their trade.
Used is the field of engineering for better transportation, construction, etc.
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.
Heiroglyphics
Cuneiform
Codex
Was the chief writing material in ancient Egypt
Papyros
Papyras
Papyrus
Invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate.
Printing Press
Printer
Xerox
Heliocentrism is
the center of the solar system was not the earth but actually the Sun.
the Earth is the center of The Solar System.
What is the title of Charles Darwin's book on the theory of evolution?
The Voyage of the Beagle
On the Origin of Species
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle
What period brought changes in people's perceptions and beliefs that caused advancements in science and technology?
Intellectual Revolution
Renaissance
Information age
Digital Revolution
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?
superego
ego
id
super id
On this theory Charles Darwin posited that populations pass through a process of natural selection in which only the fittest would survive.
theory of psychoanalysis
theory of evolution
theory of extinction
theory of natural selection
Which of the following branches of physical science deals with study of celestial objects and its phenomena?
Astrology
Astronomy
Anthropology
Anatomy
What is scientific study of the mind and behavior?
physiology
pharmacology
psychology
psychiatry
Who is the Philippine president known to usher advancements in science and technology in the country?
Ferdinand Marcos
Diosdado Macapagal
Corazon Aquino
Ramon Magsaysay
What agency of the government is mandated for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services?
PHIVOLCS
PAGASA
PHILCOA
PSA
Happiness is the experience of a flood of hormones released in the
brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.
science
behaviorists
neurologists
psychology
Happiness is a cocktail of emotions we experience when we do
something good or positive.
behaviorists
neurologists
science
psychology
People are trying to challenge themselves intellectually or by engaging in activities
that make them spiritually richer people. This is an example of _________
Eudaimonists
Hedonists
Scientists
Creationists
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.
Plato
Einstein
Nicolaus
Aristotle
In terms of human flourishing, matter is what makes us attain happiness.
Spiritualism
Idealism
Materialism
Stoicism
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.
Humanism
Theism
Idealism
Essentialism
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?
alongside human society
as vanguard of the society
they should be left behind
they should be the primary source of divisionary force
According to Heidegger it is the ultimate danger of the nonstop revealing of what is concealed.
innovative thinking
modern technology
technological understanding of "being‟
continuous advancement of technology
What ethical consideration should engineers prioritize when designing renewable energy systems to ensure they benefit all communities?
Limit community involvement in decision-making
Focus solely on technological efficiency
Ensure equitable access to energy resources
Maximize profit margins for investors
In the context of technological advancements, what does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
The gap between those who have access to modern technology and those who do not
The separation of digital content based on user preferences
The disparity in internet speeds across different regions
The difference in digital literacy among various age groups
What is the primary ethical concern when implementing artificial intelligence in decision-making processes?
Cost savings for organizations
Potential for bias and discrimination
Increased efficiency in operations
Reduction of human error
What is the main challenge of integrating technology in education systems worldwide?
High costs of technology implementation
Lack of interest from students
Disparities in access to technology
Resistance from traditional educators
The kind of education given to the Filipinos during the Pre-Spanish Period.
Formal
Informal
Compulsory education for ages 6 and above
