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2nd Quiz in STS

I. True or False: Write True if you agree with the statement and False if you disagree.
_______1. One of the major setbacks in the Industrial Revolution was skilled workers were set aside
because operation of new machines were used.
_______2. It was in the 19th century where the use of artificial intelligence named Sophia was made.
_______3. Marcos established the National Academy of Science and Technology while B. Aquino
established PAGASA to give environmental protection and safety.
_______4. The Philippines as Third World Country has improved significantly thru S & T and is
comparable to our neighboring countries such as Singapore and Japan.
_______5. DOST was established during the term of Cory Aquino.
_______6. The Spaniard colonization has contributed to the growth of S & T through formal education
in colleges and universities established around the country.
_______7. The Golden age of S & T was reached during the term of Pres. Estrada.
_______8. Changes incompatible with human dignity can be characterized as advancements or
development.
_______9. The K-12 Basic Science Education Curriculum aims to promote scientific, technological and
environmental literacy among the learners in the society.
______10. The rise of S & T can be a potential contributor to the dehumanization of man and to the
degradation of the environment.
______11. The PDP 1987-1992 was anchored to the Ambisyon 2040 of the Duterte government.
______12. DOST ensures that S & T policies, efforts and plans are closely linked to the National
Development Plan.
______13. The DTI is the agency that implements industry-focused policies especially with DOST co-
funded programs.
______14. Promoting scientific and technological advances are seen as less essential instrument for
building a strong nation.
______15. Indigenous science is important because it helps the people in understanding the natural
environment and in coping with everyday life.
II. Multiple Choice: Choose and write the letter of the best answer on the blank before each number.
______16. According to this president, “ there are many things that we do not want about the world,
let us not just mourn them, let us change them”.
a. Marcos b. C. Aquino c. Ramos d. Arroyo
______17. In what era was medicine was given priority among courses offered in the universities?
a. Pre-Spanish b. Spanish c. American d. Marcos era
______18. The Age of Enlightenment is a period in Europe where many writers and thinkers began to
question established beliefs. This happened in______________.
a. 16th century b. 17th century c. 18th century d. 19th century
______19. The heliocentric theory which states that the sun is the center of the universe was proposed
by: a. Ptolemy b. Galileo c. Aristotle d. Copernicus
______20. According the Freud, the ______________ mind consists of the desires, wishes and impulse
of a person.
a. Conscious b. Preconscious c. Subconscious d. none of the above
______21. The construction of the first Bimaristans (hospital) was on of the significant contributions in
the 17th century of the ________________.
a. Mesoamerican b. Mayans c. Aztecz d. Muslims
______22. In what information revolution were the inventions of telegraph by Samuel Morse and
telephone by Graham Bell considered as breakthrough?
a. First b. second c. third d. fourth
______23. Which is/are the aspect/s to consider in building a strong nation according Gambari (2008)?
a. building a political entity c. building a common sense of purpose
b. building institutions d. all of the above
______24. Who among the scientists explained the theory of evolution by natural selection?
a. Charles Darwin b. Aristotle c. Sigmund Freud d. Kepler
______25. The observation of the biggest stars, Sirius A & B by the Dogon people was done during this
period.
a. Mesoamerican b. Mayans c. African Revolution d. Aztecs
______26. Communication is considered by people as one of the most important tools in
understanding the society during this period.
a. Darwinian Revolution b. Information Age
c. Freudian Revolution d. Copernican Revolution
______27. Who said, change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle and best at the end.
a. Robin Sharma b. Aberjanhi c. Sen. Angara d. Sen. Cayetano
______28. What is a refined plank-built warship that the early Filipinos built?
a. galleon b. submarine c. karakoa d. amphibian
______29. Who amended the constitution to give importance to the advancement of science and
technology?
a. Ferdinand Marcos b. Cory Aquino c. Gloria Arroyo d. Fidel Ramos
______30. What law gives incentives and rewards to people who made an impact and is influential in
the field of Science and Technology?
a. P.D. No.49 c. Republic Act 7856
b. Science Act of 1958 d. Magna Carta for S & T Personnel
______31. The scientist during the industrial revolution who formulated the three laws od planetary
motion in support to the heliocentric theory.
a. Kepler b. Galileo c. Tyco Brahe d. Hipparchus
______32. Evolution occurs by natural selection because of the following reasons, except:
a. Overpopulation and variation c. Overproduction and variation
b. Competition and selection d. Environmental change
______33. The preconscious mind according to Freud is divided into three. Which operates based on
the principles of morality that drive man to become socially responsible and behave in an acceptable
manner?
a. ego b. super-ego c. id d. none of the above
______34. Which of the following agencies is responsible for providing central direction, leadership,
and coordination of all scientific and technological-related activities in the Philippines?
a. CHED b. DOT c. DOST d. NEDA
______35. The agency responsible for the promotion of S & T through the offering of science courses in
the tertiary education?
a. NEDA b. DEPEd c. DOST d. CHED
______36. What is he coined name of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022?
a. Ambisyon: 2017-2022 c. PDP 2017-2040
b. Ambisyon Natin 2040 d. PDP 2017-2022
______37. Which of the following statements is true about the term nation?
a. It is a group or race of people who shared history, traditions, and culture, sometimes religion,
and usually language.
b. It pertains to building a common sense of purpose, a sense of shared destiny, a collective
imagination of belonging.
c. It is the decision processes and decision outcomes which have been designed to induce the
shaping and sharing of all values within and among territorial communities.
d. It pertains to social engineering of emerging national societies.
______38. How did WESP ( World Economic Situation and Prospects) classify the Philippines?
a. developed b. developing c. underdeveloped c. transition
______39. Which agency of the government is responsible in formulating development plans and
ensure that plan implementation achieves the goals of national development?
a. DOST b. DTI c. NEDA d. CCSTE
______40. Which of the following explains S & T as key drivers of development?
a. Science is the process to gain development and technology is the product of development
b. Scientific and technological insurgencies reinforces improvements in key systems
c. Scientific knowledge and technological applications leads to dehumanization of man
d. Science and technology goes hand in hand towards degradation of environment.
III. Answer the following questions precisely.
1. What are the three pillars from which the PDP 2017-220 was founded? (3)
2. Name at least three indigenous technologies and the Filipino inventors. (6)
3. Give the names of the four scientists who were recognized by the Aquino government for their
outstanding achievement in the field of science and technology. (4)
4. Explain S & T as the key drivers in nation building. (7)