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  1. What was the primary material used in the
    earliest known form of Chinese paper?
    A. Bamboo
    B. Mulberry Tree Bark
    C. Hemp
    D. Silk
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C. Hemp

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It is a thing or event that existed before or
logically precedes another
A. Antecedent
B. Precedent
C. Technology
D. History

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A. Antecendent

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In the Spanish Era, when was the Laboratorio
Municipal de Ciudad de Manila created?
A. 1888
B. 1878
C. 1887
D. 1787

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C. 1887

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Which invention was created by the
Mesopotamians for writing and maintaining
business records?
A. Papyrus Sheets
B. Ink
C. Cuneiform
D. Compass

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C. Cuneiform

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This was invented in the Tang dynasty in the
ninth century by alchemists searching for an
elixir of immortality.
A. aeolipile
B. orthinopter
C. gun powder
D. printing press

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C. Gun Powder

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The Aeolipile, often considered the first steam
engine, was invented by:
A. Hero of Alexandria
B. Anaximander
C. Ptolemy
D. Aristotle

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A. Hero of Alexandria

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Which of the following is NOT an invention
during the Industrial Revolution?
A. Telephone
B. Compass
C. Light bulb
D. Steam engine

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B. Compass

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The 20th century witnessed rapid
technological advancements. Which of the following inventions revolutionized
computing and information technology?
A. The transistor
B. The steam engine
C. The internal combustion engine
D. The electric motor

A

A. The transistor

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Which Filipino scientist is recognized as the
father of botany in the Philippines?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Leon Ma. Guerrero
C. Apolinario Mabini
D. Gregorio Zara

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B. Leon Ma. Guerrero

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What was the primary purpose of the Great
Wall of China when it was first built?
A. To symbolize imperial power
B. To protect northern borders from invaders
C. To serve as a trade route
D. To showcase Chinese architectural skills

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B. To protect northern borders from invaders

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He was the inventor of the Telegraph in 1844.
A. Eli Whitney
B. James Hargreaves
C. Tomas Newcomen
D. Samuel Morse

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D. Samuel Morse

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During the American colonization, which
educational institution aimed to enhance
Philippine scientific knowledge?
A. National Research Council
B. Bureau of Science
C. University of Santo Tomas
D. Laboratory Municipal

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B. Bureau of Science

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Who is credited with founding the geocentric
model of the universe?
A. Copernicus
B. Galileo
C. Ptolemy
D. Aristotle

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C. Ptolemy

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He is a Greek engineer, physicist and
mathematician who created the ancient alarm
clock used by Egyptians.
A. Aristotle
B. Ptolemy
C. Plato
D. Ctesibius

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D. Ctesibius

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The ancient device used by the Babylonians
for their numerical system is called ____
A. Sexagesimal
B. Ladder
C. Chariot
D. Plough

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A. Sexagesimal

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During the American colonization, which
educational institution aimed to enhance
Philippine scientific knowledge?
A. National Research Council
B. Bureau of Science
C. University of Santo Tomas
D. Laboratory Municipal

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B. Bureau of Science

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What significant advancement did the Bureau
of Science in the Philippines focus on during
the American regime?
A. Astronomy research
B. Tropical diseases
C. Agriculture
D. Industrialization

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B. Tropical diseases

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The spinning wheel, which revolutionized
textile production, is believed to have
originated in:
A. China
B. India
C. Europe
D. Mesopotamia

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B. India

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The Renaissance is often called a “rebirth”
because of its:
A. Focus on the afterlife
B. Rediscovery of classical learning and
scientific inquiry
C. Development of industrial machinery
D. Decline in urbanization

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B. Rediscovery of classical learning and
scientific inquiry

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Greek philosopher who was considered as the
Father of Zoology.
A. Thales of Miletus
B. Pythagoras
C. Plato
D. Aristotle

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D. Aristotle

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The invention of gunpowder, which
transformed warfare, is attributed to which
ancient civilization?
A. Roman
B. Greek
C. Indian
D. Chinese

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D. Chinese

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  1. It is the period where paradigm shifts occurred
    and where scientific beliefs that have been widely embraced and accepted by the people
    were challenged and opposed
    A. Newtonian Revolution
    B. Freudian Revolution
    C. Darwinian Revolution
    D. Copernican Revolution
A

D. Copernican Revolution

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This was a research and development program
undertaken during the WWII to produce the
first nuclear weapon.
A. Project Oppenheimer
B. The Manhattan Project
C. Project Trinity
D. Big Bang Project

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B. The Manhattan Project

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Which of the following pairs is NOT properly
matched?
A. China = Acupuncture
B. India = Ayurveda
C. Mesoamerica = Mayan calendar
D. Middle east = Quipu

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D. Middle east = Quipu

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Which of the following statements is TRUE
about Id stage-based on Iceberg development
of Freud?
A. This stage uses a high level of reason /
thinking skills.
B. Considers the Conscience, Virtue and
morals
C. Pleasure is highlighted when one child does
not satisfy his/her needs.
D. All of the above.

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Pleasure is highlighted when one child does
not satisfy his/her needs.

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What was the major contribution of the
Copernican Revolution to scientific thought?
A. The development of the microscope
B. The idea that the Earth revolves around
the Sun
C. The discovery of gravity
D. The classification of plants and animals

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B. The idea that the Earth revolves around
the Sun

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In Sigmeund Freud’s types of personality, the
following characteristics illustrates the Id
except:
A. Impulsive
B. Fantasy oriented
C. Irrational
D. Values and moral

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D. Values and moral

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Indian Civilization ideas are known for ___,
except.
A. Manufacturing iron and metallurgical
works
B. Mandatory education
C. Mathematics
D. Notable in the field of astronomy

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B. Mandatory education

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Which paradigm shift is associated with the
theory of evolution by natural selection?
A. Copernican
B. Freudian
C. Darwinian
D. Meso-American

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C. Darwinian

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Who proposed the heliocentric model of the
solar system?
A. Galileo Galilei
B. Nicolaus Copernicus
C. Isaac Newton
D. Albert Einstein

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B. Nicolaus Copernicus

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Which of the following is NOT the impact of
the revolutionary ideas of Copernicus?
A. The theory that the Earth is not the center
of the Universe and is not orbited by other
planets, changed peoples perception about the
universe.
B. It led to the invention of microscope and
development of some medical procedures.
C. It provided pathways to Scientific
Revolution and development of scientific
method.
D. Astronomy advanced with the help of
scientists like Galileo and Keppler.

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B. It led to the invention of microscope and
development of some medical procedures.

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Whose theory proposes that all species of
organisms arise and develop through the
natural selection of small, inherited variations
that increase the individual’s ability to
compete, survive, and reproduce?
A. Darwin
B. Copernicus
C. Heidegger
D. Freud

A

A. Darwin

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It is the period where paradigm shifts occurred
and where scientific beliefs that have been
widely embraced and accepted by the people
were challenged and opposed
A. Newtonian Revolution
B. Freudian Revolution
C. Darwinian Revolution
D.Copernican Revolution

A

D.Copernican Revolution

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In what way did the Darwinian Revolution
impact society?
A. It supported the belief in the divine
creation of species.
B. It introduced a heliocentric model of the
universe.
C. It challenged ideas about human origin
and our place in nature.
D. It promoted the idea of psychoanalysis.

A

C. It challenged ideas about human origin
and our place in nature.

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Which of the following is NOT associated
with the intellectual revolutions discussed in
the document?
A. Meso-American
B. Darwinian
C. Freudian
D. Newtonian

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A. Meso-American

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The Freudian Revolution introduced new
ideas primarily in which field?
A. Physics
B. Psychology
C. Biology
D. Astronomy

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B. Psychology

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38
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Which intellectual revolution focused on
understanding subconscious motivations and
the structure of the human psyche?
A. Copernican
B. Darwinian
C. Freudian
D. Asian

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C. Freudian

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39
Q

The invention of the steam engine by James
Watt was crucial to which historical
revolution?
A. Enlightenment
B. Agricultural Revolution
C. Scientific Revolution
D. Industrial Revolution

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D. Industrial Revolution

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40
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The paradigm shifts in Meso-American,
Asian, Middle Eastern, and African societies
primarily focused on:
A. Agricultural innovations
B. Philosophical and societal
transformations
C. Evolution of psychology

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B. Philosophical and societal transformations

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The Copernican model challenged the
geocentric view of the universe, which was
primarily supported by:
A. Galileo Galilei
B. Aristotle and Ptolemy
C. Isaac Newton
D. Charles Darwin

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B. Aristotle and Ptolemy

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What is the unconscious mind, according to
Freud?
A. The part of the mind that is aware of
current thoughts and feelings.
B. The part of the mind that is not directly
accessible to consciousness.
C. The part of the mind that controls
voluntary actions.
D. The part of the mind that is responsible
for logical thinking.

A

B. The part of the mind that is not directly accessible to consciousness.

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During which administration was the
Department of Information and
Communications Technology established?
A. Benigno Aquino
B. Rodrigo Duterte
C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

A

A. Benigno Aquino

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What is one of the main objectives of science
and technology education in the Philippines?
A. To train professionals for international
migration
B. To promote artistic endeavors
C. To contribute to nation-building
D. To create entertainment platforms

A

C. To contribute to nation-building

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During this period, religion, mathematics,
reading and writing, music and arts, and health
and sanitation were mandated in schools.
A. Commonwealth Period
B. Spanish Colonial
C. American Colonization
D. Pre-Colonization

A

B. Spanish Colonial

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46
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In which colonization did the National
Research Council of the Philippines be
established?
A. Spanish Colonization
B. American Colonization
C. Japanese Colonization
D. Indian Colonization

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B. American Colonization

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47
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What is a key historical focus of science and
technology in the Philippines?
A. Developing luxury goods
B. Advancing sustainable agriculture
C. Competing in space exploration
D. Promoting colonial trade routes

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B. Advancing sustainable agriculture

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48
Q

Which government effort aims to enhance
scientific literacy among young Filipinos?
A. Balik Scientist Program
B. Project NOAH
C. K-12 Science Curriculum
D. National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan

A

C. K-12 Science Curriculum

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49
Q

Which sector is most impacted by research
and development breakthroughs in the
Philippines?
A. Space exploration
B. Digital marketing
C. Agriculture and health
D. Tourism and hospitality

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C. Agriculture and health

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50
Q

Which of the following behaviors can hinder
innovation in an organization?
A. Encouraging experimentation
B. Celebrating failures
C. Micromanagement
D. Cross-functional collaboration

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C. Micromanagement

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51
Q

The Mangyan are indigenous people primarily
found in which area of the Philippines?
A. Cordillera Region
B. Mindoro
C. Palawan
D. Visayas

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B. Mindoro

52
Q

One challenge faced by the Philippine science
education system is:
A. Lack of interest in international
collaboration
B. Shortage of resources and facilities
C. Overfunding of research programs
D. Declining global reputation of
researchers

A

B. Shortage of resources and facilities

53
Q

What role does science and technology play
in nation-building?
A. Preserving traditional practices
B. Driving innovation and economic growth
C. Reducing emphasis on education
D. Limiting globalization

A

B. Driving innovation and economic growth

54
Q

What is one significant impact of Freudian
ideas on society?
A. Revolutionizing modern agriculture
B. Introducing the concept of
psychoanalysis and therapy
C. Inventing the telescope
D. Discovering new celestial bodies

A

B. Introducing the concept of psychoanalysis and therapy

55
Q

A major research priority for the Philippines
to address national needs includes:
A. Space missions
B. Renewable energy solutions
C. Entertainment technology
D. Global luxury trade

A

B. Renewable energy solutions

56
Q

During this administration, RA 10844 or the
Department of Information and
Communication Technology was passed.
A. Fidel Ramos Administration
B. Estrada Administration
C. Benigno Aquino Administration
D. Duterte Administration

A

C. Benigno Aquino Administration

57
Q

During this administration,RA 8293 or the
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines
was mandated.
A. Fidel Ramos Administration
B. Estrada Administration
C. Benigno Aquino Administration
D. Duterte Administration

A

A. Fidel Ramos Administration

58
Q

What historical event emphasized the need for
science and technology in the Philippines?
A. Industrial Revolution
B. Colonization by Spain
C. World War II
D. Digital Age transformation

A

C. World War II

59
Q

The following were advancements during the
Mayan civilization, except:
A. Calendar system
B. Road system
C. Mayan hieroglyphics
D. Hydraulics system

A

B. Road system

60
Q

Based on the branch of life science, which of
the following do not belong to the group?
A. Genetics
B. Electricity
C. Evolution
D. Biodiversity

A

B. Electricity

61
Q

Which government effort aims to enhance
scientific literacy among young Filipinos?
A. Balik Scientist Program
B. Project NOAH
C. K-12 Science Curriculum
D. National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan

A

C. K-12 Science Curriculum

62
Q

How does improving science and technology
education contribute to nation-building?
A. By reducing cultural diversity
B. By preparing a workforce for global
competition
C. By emphasizing non-technical disciplines
D. By focusing solely on theoretical
research

A

B. By preparing a workforce for global competition

63
Q

Which of the following practices is most
associated with the Igorot’s agricultural
expertise?
A. Slash-and-burn farming
B. Terrace farming
C. Plantation agriculture
D. Industrial farming

A

B. Terrace farming

64
Q

During _________, Filipinos were engaged in
extraction, smelting and refining of iron from
ores, until the importation of cast iron from
Sarawak and later from China.
A. Pre-Colonial Era
B. Spanish Era
C. Iron Age
D. Commonwealth Period

A

A. Pre-Colonial Era

65
Q

Which government initiative supports science
and technology in the Philippines?
A. Tax exemptions for international imports
B. Establishment of research councils
C. Reduction in higher education funding
D. Limiting collaboration with private
sectors

A

B. Establishment of research councils

66
Q

The Philippines’ science education reforms
were significantly influenced by which global initiative that emphasizes science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM)?
A. Sustainable Development Goals
B. Millennium Development Goals
C. ASEAN Integration
D. K to 12 Program

A

D. K to 12 Program

67
Q

Which concept refers to technology shaping
the way humans perceive the world?
A. Instrumental Good
B. Enframing
C. Intrinsic Good
D. Ultimate Good

A

B. Enframing

68
Q

Coined the word Eudaimonia
A. Aristotle
B. Charles Darwin
C. Immanuel Kant
D. Epicurus

A

A. Aristotle

69
Q

The real threat of technology comes from its
______?
A. activities
B. essence
C. destining
D. bringing forth

A

C. destining

70
Q

What is the ultimate goal of critiquing human
flourishing in the context of technological
progress?
A. To develop new technologies that
improve life expectancy.
B. To define the meaning of the good life for
individuals.
C. To eliminate ethical dilemmas in robotics.
D. To implement stricter policies against
technology misuse.

A

B. To define the meaning of the good life for individuals

71
Q

According to this Philosopher, ”happiness not
pleasure should be the standard of utility”.
A.Epicurus
B. Immanuel Kant
C. Aristotle
D. John Mill

A

C. Aristotle

72
Q

What are the categories of “good” discussed in the context of science and technology?
A. Philosophical, Practical, Ethical
B. Intrinsic, Instrumental, Ultimate
C. Economic, Social, Environmental
D. Historical, Logical, Empirica

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B. Intrinsic, Instrumental, Ultimate

73
Q

It is the term used by Heidegger to describe
the way modern technology reveals itself by
exploiting nature, extracting something from
it, and then transforming it.
A. Challenging-forth
B. Bringing-forth
C. Saving power
D. Causality

A

A. Challenging-forth

74
Q

What does the discussion on robotics and
humanity primarily address?
A. The history of robotics in industrial
applications.
B. The ethical dilemmas arising from robot
integration into society.
C. The technical challenges of building
autonomous robots.
D. The financial cost of robotic innovations.

A

B. The ethical dilemmas arising from robot integration into society.

75
Q

In a hospital, what is an ethical concern of
using robots for patient care?
A. Robots could operate without error
B. Robots might lack empathy, impacting
patient interaction
C. Robots increase hospital costs
D. Robots are too fast

A

B. Robots might lack empathy, impacting patient interaction.

76
Q

Which of the following roles is NOT played
by a robot?
A. Make life more efficient and less stressful
B. Understand human behavior
C. Perform complicated tasks
D. Ease workload and mankind

A

B. Understand human behavior

77
Q

Which aspect of local governance is
emphasized in the context of technological
development?
A. Advancing technology for economic
growth.
B. Developing policies that protect
individual well-being.
C. Encouraging international technological
collaboration.
D. Funding scientific research and
innovation.
D. sit amet

A

B. Developing policies that protect individual well-being.

78
Q

According to Heidegger, technology is
challenging forth when
A. it is for extracting something from nature,
storing it, and distributing it
B. it is brought out of concealment
C. it is revealed in nature
D. it brings about change causally

A

A. it is for extracting something from nature, storing it, and distributing it

79
Q

Which school of thought in philosophy
teaches that a good life is attained by
understanding and accepting that we cannot
control external events, only our own
responses?
A. Rationalism
B. Utilitarianism
C. Existentialism
D. Stoicism

A

D. Stoicism

80
Q

A self-driving car is programmed to prioritize
human life. In a sudden emergency, it must
choose between swerving to avoid a child and continuing straight into a crowd of elderly
people. Which ethical dilemma does this
scenario present?
A. Job displacement
B. Privacy concerns
C. Autonomous weapon systems
D. Moral decision-making

A

D. Moral decision-making

81
Q

Which philosophical concept encourages
students to find meaningful lessons from
history in the context of science and
technology?
A. Enframing
B. Human Flourishing
C. The Good Life
D. Destining

A

B. Human Flourishing

82
Q

Coined the word Eudaimonia
A. Aristotle
B. Charles Darwin
C. Immanuel Kant
D. Epicurus

A

A. Aristotle

83
Q

What are “The Three Laws of Robotics”
meant to address?
A. Economic efficiency in robotic systems.
B. Ethical and moral guidelines for robot
behavior.
C. The design principles of artificial
intelligence.
D. Technological advancements in robotic
engineering.

A

B. Ethical and moral guidelines for robot behavior.

84
Q

Refers to the technology that transmits
information as light pulses along a glass or
plastic fiber.
A. Fiber Cable
B. Satellite
C. Wireless Broadband
D. Fiber Optics

A

D. Fiber Optics

85
Q

Who is often credited with the invention that
marks the start of the Information Age?
A. Alan Turing
B. Johannes Gutenberg
C. Steve Jobs
D. Claude E. Shannon

A

B. Johannes Gutenberg

86
Q

Which technological advancement in the
1970s significantly contributed to the
development of the Information Age?
A. The World Wide Web
B. Personal computers
C. Fiber-optic cables
D. The Internet

A

B. Personal computers

87
Q

Which is NOT a technological advancement
during the digital age?
A. utilization of fiber optics cables
B. development of faster microprocessors
C. adoption of electronic mail
D. use of analog memory system

A

D. Use of analog memory system

88
Q

Who published a landmark paper proposing
that information can be quantitatively encoded as a series of ones and zeroes, and is known as the Father of Information Theory?
A. Harry Nyquist
B. Claude Shannon
C. Ralph Hartley
D. Ludwig Boltzmann

A

B. Claude Shannon

89
Q

Which of the following factors is a threat to
the life of humanity?
A. Environmental problems like pollutions
that leads to climate change.
B. The disposal of solid wastes in to the
bodies of water generates a microplastic that
mixes in the oceans and seas.
C. Air pollution coming from the factories in
the metropolitan areas that contributes to the
airspaces can lead to the health problems
pertaining to respiratory / lung diseases
D. All of the above.

A

D. All of the above.

90
Q

What challenge is described as “paralysis
through analysis”?
A. Lack of innovation in technology
development
B. Delayed decisions due to an overload of
information
C. Inability to encode data effectively
D. Poor management of corporate IT
systems

A

B. Delayed decisions due to an overload of information

91
Q

This serves as a disruptive age for traditional
media such as books, publishing, the music
industry and more?
A. digitization
B. computerization
C. analog transparency
D. emails

A

A. Digitization

92
Q

What could be a potential concern for young
students in an age of easy access to
information?
A. improved academic achievement
B. Relying on information retrieval rather
than critical thinking
C. Reduced access to resources.
D. Improved information security.

A

B. Relying on information retrieval rather than critical thinking

93
Q

How has social media impacted business
recruitment practices?
A. Reduced the importance of personal
referrals
B. Allowed recruiters to engage with a wider
pool of candidates
C. Replaced traditional interview methods
with online tests
D. Eliminated the need for job postings on
websites

A

B. Allowed recruiters to engage with a wider pool of candidates

94
Q

What term describes the phenomenon where
individuals excessively rely on rapid data
processing instead of critical thinking?
A. Data procrastination
B. Intellectual dependency
C. Lazy analytics
D. Data-driven intellectual laziness

A

D. Data-driven intellectual laziness

95
Q

When was the printing press invented?
A. 13th century
B. 14th century
C. 15th century
D. 16th century

A

C. 15th century

96
Q

What could be a potential concern for young
students in an age of easy access to
information?
A. improved academic achievement
B. Relying on information retrieval rather
than critical thinking
C. Reduced access to resources.
D. Improved information security.

A

B. Relying on information retrieval rather than critical thinking

97
Q

What is one of the consequences of excessive
social media use in workplaces?
A. Higher employee satisfaction
B. Improved team collaboration
C. Decreased productivity
D. Enhanced data sharing among teams

A

C. Decreased productivity

98
Q

How has Claude E. Shannon’s work
influenced the Information Age?
A. By developing the first personal
computer
B. By creating the World Wide Web
C. By laying the foundation for digital
communication and data transmission
D. By inventing the first smartphone

A

C. By laying the foundation for digital communication and data transmission

99
Q

What was one major drawback of “big data”
approaches mentioned in the document?
A. It decreased overall efficiency in
companies
B. It allowed the confirmation of any
hypothesis, whether valid or not
C. It was unable to integrate with existing
technological systems

A

B. It allowed the confirmation of any hypothesis, whether valid or not

100
Q

What is a common risk associated with
sharing personal information on social media?
A. Increased difficulty in finding
employment
B. Vulnerability to crimes like identity theft
and stalking
C. Losing access to the platform
D. Higher chances of encountering online
advertisements

A

B. Vulnerability to crimes like identity theft and stalking

101
Q

How has social media changed traditional
friendships according to the document?
A. It eliminated physical meetings entirely
B. It expanded the definition of “friends” to
include virtual connections
C. It replaced face-to-face communication
with video calls exclusively
D. It reduced the overall number of
friendships people maintain

A

B. It expanded the definition of “friends” to include virtual connections

102
Q

What is one of the consequences of
excessive social media use in workplaces?
A. Higher employee satisfaction
B. Improved team collaboration
C. Decreased productivity
D. Enhanced data sharing among teams

A

C. Decreased productivity

103
Q

He is known as the father of Information
Theory.
A. Johannes Gutenberg
B. George Devol
C. Claude E. Shannon
D. Jonathan Chait

A

C. Claude E. Shannon

104
Q

Which term refers to misinformation
spread on social media to intentionally
deceive people?
A. Clickbait
B. Viral Marketing
C. Data Breach
D. Fake News

A

D. Fake News

105
Q

The following are stakeholders when it
comes to the decision-making and regulation
matters related to GMOs, except: E
A. Risk Analysts
B. Environment
C. Biotechnology firms
D. Ecologists

A

B. Environment

106
Q

The nanostructure like figure can be seen
on _____.
A. Telescope
B.Microscope
C. Eyeglasses
D. Magnifying glass

A

B. Microscope

107
Q

A branch of technology that deals with the
manipulation and study of matter at the
nanoscale.
A. Nanostructures
B. Nanotechnology
C. Nanometer
D. Nanometry

A

B. Nanotechnology

108
Q

Which of the following is an example of
natural nanostructures?
A. Steel cables
B. Multilayered butterfly wings
C. Fossilized remains
D. Wooden fibers

A

B. Multilayered butterfly wings

109
Q

A cosmetic company uses nanoparticles in
products. What ethical issue should it
consider?
A. Cost reduction
B. Testing for skin safety and long-term
effects
C. Decreasing product quality
D. Shortening product shelf life

A

B. Testing for skin safety and long-term effects

110
Q

What is a primary focus of
nanotechnology research?
A. Developing virtual reality tools
B. Creating innovative products in medicine,
transportation, and computing
C. Designing large-scale agricultural
machinery
D. Expanding the Industrial Revolution’s
impact

A

B. Creating innovative products in medicine, transportation, and computing

111
Q

Golden rice is a genetically modified crop
plant where the incorporated genes are meant
for biosynthesis of
A. Beta-carotene or Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

A

A. Beta-carotene or Vitamin A

112
Q

What does the term GMO stand for?
A. General Modified Operations
B. Genetically Modified Organisms
C. Gene Molecular Operations
D. Genetically Managed Organisms

A

B. Genetically Modified Organisms

113
Q

How small is a “nanometer”?
A. one thousandth of a meter
B. one millionth of a meter
C. one billionth of a meter
D. one trillionth of a meter

A

C. One billionth of a meter

114
Q
  1. What is the purpose of genetically
    modifying Golden Rice?
    A. To make rice resistant to herbicides
    B. To enhance its vitamin A content
    C. To improve its growth in cold climates
    D. To reduce its water requirement
A

B. To enhance its vitamin A content

115
Q

Which of the following is an important
contribution of nanotechnology in medicine?
A. Advanced diagnostic and imaging tools
B. Technologies cleaning groundwater sources
C. Pollution-mitigating technologies
D. Energy-efficient apparatuses

A

A. Advanced diagnostic and imaging tools

116
Q

How many nanometers are there in a piece
of paper?
A. 80,000 nanometers
B. 100,000 nanometers
C. 1,000,000 nanometers
D. 1,000,000,000 nanometers

A

A. 80,000 nanometers

117
Q

Which of the following is an important
contribution of nanotechnology in medicine?
A. Advanced diagnostic and imaging tools
B. Technologies cleaning groundwater sources
C. Pollution-mitigating technologies
D. Energy-efficient apparatuses

A

A. Advanced diagnostic and imaging tools

118
Q

Which of the following is a common
vector used in gene therapy?
A. Bacteria
B. Modified viruses
C. Algae
D. Fungi

A

B. Modified viruses

119
Q

Nanoparticles are often used in sunscreens
for their ability to:
A. Increase the need for frequent application
B. Block the sun entirely, preventing all UV
exposure
C. Create stronger chemical reactions when
exposed to the sun
D. Absorb UV radiation more efficiently
without leaving a visible residue

A

D. Absorb UV radiation more efficiently without leaving a visible residue

120
Q

A branch of technology that deals with the
manipulation and study of matter at the
nanoscale.
A. Nanostructures
B. Nanotechnology
C. Nanometer
D. Nanometry

A

B. Nanotechnology

121
Q

Gene therapy involves:
A. Introducing genetic material into cells to
treat diseases.
B. Modifying a person’s diet to treat genetic
disorders.
C. Using drugs to target specific genes.
D. Surgically removing defective genes.

A

A. Introducing genetic material into cells to treat diseases.

122
Q

What is a major ethical concern related to
germline gene therapy?
A. It requires federal funding to proceed
B. It only targets older individuals
C. It can pass genetic modifications to future
generations
D. It eliminates all genetic diversity in
human

A

C. It can pass genetic modifications to future generations.

123
Q

What trait has been genetically engineered
into Bt corn?
A. Drought tolerance
B. Resistance to the European corn borer
C. Higher nutritional content
D. Improved flavor

A

B. Resistance to the European corn borer

124
Q

RA 8749 is also known as
A. Philippine Clean Water Act
B. Water Code of the Philippines
C. Philippine Clean Air Act
D. Sanitary Code of the Philippines

A

C. Philippine Clean Air Act

125
Q

Which is the following is the most
environmentally preferred pollution
prevention method?
A. reducing waste at the source
B. treatment of waste
C. ultimate disposal
D. recycling

A

A. reducing waste at the source

126
Q

Which element is considered the largest
source of world’s commercial energy
consumption?
A. coal
B. natural gas
C. oil
D. nuclear

A

C. oil

127
Q
A

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