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FIRST SEMESTER, 2021-2022
I. Cite the advantage and disadvantage of the given inventions of the 21st Century. Two (2) points
for every sensible and realistic answer.
INVENTIONS ADVANTAGE
1. Social Media  Great source of
information
 Social Media is
connecting people
 Social Media and its
users are getting
mature
2. Multi-use Rockets  Each stage can use a
different type of rocket
engine, each tuned for
its particular operating
conditions.
 Thus, the lower-stage
engines are designed
for use at atmospheric
pressure, while the
upper stages can use
engines suited to near
vacuum conditions.
 Cost for launching
becomes much cheaper
as it reduces material
cost due to reusability.
 Some of the reusable
rockets use kerosene
(of rocket grade type)
as fuel which do not
generate harmful
chlorine as exhaust.
This helps to protect
DISADVANTAGE
 Ignorance of problems
that may arise
 Negative Impact on
Children
 No life without a
phone
 Fuel cannot be reused
in the rocket as it is
released in the atmosphere
as exhaust rate of 300
pounds/second.
 They produce carbon
dioxide which pollutes the
atmosphere due to
emission at stratosphere
layer and mesosphere
layer.
 Due to cheaper flight
cost, more flights are
launched at frequent
intervals. This leads to
more exhaust and more
harm to the atmosphere.

3. The Endoscopy Capsule
4. Blockchain Technology
5. Bitcoin and
Cryptocurrencies
6. Mobile Operating  Mobile Operating
Systems Systems
 Full access to the device, in 
software and hardware
the environment.
 We can effectively
reuse rockets similar to
airplanes, hence space
travel will become
cheaper to a greater
extent.
 Painless no side effects
 Miniature size
 Accurate precise
 High quality images
 Efficient than X-ray,
CT scan, normal
endoscopy
 High sensitivity &
specificity
 Avoids risk in sedation
and radiation
 Simple procedure
 Harmless material
 Trustworthy
Distributed Systems
 No Government
Interference
 Increased Stability
 Instant Payments at
Reduced Costs
 Improved Security &
Financial Efficiency
 Potential for high
returns
 Protection From
Payment Fraud
 Immediate Settlement,
International
Transactions.
 Diversification,
Greater Liquidity
 Mobile Operating
Different programming
languages and skills depending
 Patients with
gastrointestinal
structures or narrowing
are not good candidates
for this procedure due
risk of obstruction
 Patients with
pacemaker, pregnant
women face difficulties
 The pill will get
stucked if there is
partial obstruction in
small intestine
 Impossible to control
camera behavior
 Very expensive
 Private Key Issues
 Extremely Volatile
 Issues in Scalability
 Security Issues
 Data Modification is
Difficult
 High volatility and
potential for large
losses
 Black market activity
 Unregulated and
unbacked, Cyber
hacking
 No refund
Systems
  Enhanced user experience
 High costs and lengthy
development Periods
7. 3D Printing  Complex and easily adjusted
porous structure for enhanced
fixation
 Cup size optimization
 Easily customized
personalized
 It Is Affordable
 Rapid Prototyping
 Sturdy and Lightweight Parts
 3D Printing Technology Is
Environmentally Friendly
 Easy to Access
 Reduced Waste
 Improved Healthcare Facilities
 Print on Demand
 Quality and Consistency
 Perceptible Design and
Product Testing
 Faster Production
 Infinite Geometry and Shapes
8. Gene Editing/CRISPR  Tackling and
Defeating Diseases
 Extend Lifespan
 Growth In Food
Production and Its
Quality
 Pest Resilient Crops
9. The Internet of Things  Minimizes human
effort
 Saves time
 Enhanced data
collection
 Improved security
 Efficient resource
utilization
 Reduced use of other
electronic equipment
 Use in traffic system
 Useful for safety
concerns
on operating system
 Potential risks and
clinical impact poorly
understood
 Absence of implants
investigations
 Few reported clinical
outcomes
 Restricted Build Size
 Part Structure
 Job Losses in The
Manufacturing Sector
 3D Printing
Technology Is Not
Very User-Friendly
 Limited Materials
 3D Printing Machines
are Expensive
 Violation of
Copyrights
 Production of
Dangerous Items
 Ethical Dilemma
 Safety Concerns
 Security issues
 Privacy concern
 Increased
unemployment
 The complexity of the
system
 High chances of the
entire system getting
corrupted
 Lack of international
standardizations
 High dependency on
the internet
  Useful in the  Reduced mental and
healthcare industry physical activity

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https://io3dprint.com/advantages-disadvantages-of-3d-printing/
Prasanna. (2022, January 12). Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet of Things (IoT).
Retrieved from https://www.aplustopper.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-iot/
Niglia, S. (n.d). Gene Editing Pros and Cons – 8 Advantages and Disadvantages.
https://explorebiotech.com/gene-editing-pros-and-cons/
Retrieved from (2012). Advantages of Reusable Rocket | disadvantages of Reusable Rocket.
https://www.rfwireless-world.com/Terminology/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Reusable-
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Retrieved from (2020, November 05). Advantages and Disadvantages of Blockchain
Technology. https://www.redbytes.in/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-blockchain-technology/

Reference: 4 POINTS

TOTAL SCORE: 40 POINTS