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BACHELOR DEPARTMENT
Final Examination
Test Questions
Science, Technology, and Society
Instructor: Mr. Danmar C. Camilot
NAME: DATE: _________________
COURSE & YEAR: SCORE: ___/90
General Instruction: Write legibly. Read and comprehend all instructions before answering. Questions must be
addressed to your instructor, not to any of your seatmates. Observe academic honesty in answering your exam. Begin
answering if you do not have clarifications. ERASURES and WRONG SPELLING means WRONG.

Test I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. (90 items, 90 points)
1. Even before the Spain colonized the country, some indigenous science and technology has already existed with regards
to agriculture like farming, animal – raising, and the utilization of plants and herbs as medicines. What is being
described/asked by the statement?
A. Pre-Colonial Period B. Colonial Period C. Post-Colonial Period D. Both A and B
2. Which of the following refers to the ancient practices in the field of science and technology by our ancestors?
A. Indigenous Science B. Folk Science C. Modern Science D. Both A and B
3. Which of the following does NOT happen during Colonial Period?
A. Colonizers developed health and education system in the country.
B. Roads, bridges, churches, and other large infrastructures were built with more sophistication using some engineering
skills and tools brought by the Spaniards.
C. They used indigenous technology in building houses, irrigations and transportation, both on land and on waterways.
D. American colonial rule modernized almost all aspects of life in the country.
4. Which of the following image does NOT belong to the group?
I. II. III. IV.

A. II B. III C. I D. IV
5. Which best defines Science, Technology, and Society (STS) in the world of ancient civilization?
A. wars were prevalent during this time as such, great technology was needed in the field of weaponry, navigation, mass
food and farm production, and health.
B. people crafted simple boats out of logs, walked, rode animals and, later, devised wheeled vehicles to move from place
to place.
C. most innovative minds came from this period to control the increase of trade and commerce among nations.
D. efficient means of transportation and machineries to trade more goods and cover a larger distance.
6. Who developed tools for planting, hunting, cooking, fishing, and also for fighting enemies during tribal conflicts?
A. Colonizers B. Ancestors C. Scientists D. Spaniards
7. After achieving independence, the Philippines, under different administrations, continued to pursue programs in science
and technology and each leadership had its own science and technology agenda. What is being described/asked by the
statement?
A. Pre-Colonial Period B. Colonial Period C. Post-Colonial Period D. Both A and B
8. It is considered as the oldest civilization in Asia, if not the world.
A. Greek B. Chinese C. Mayan D. None of the Above

9. Which of the following is the correct order of the Philippine President from year 1899 to 1961?
I. Aguinaldo- Quezon-Laurel-Roxas- Osmeña -Quirino-Garcia-Magsaysay
II. Aguinaldo- Quezon-Laurel-Osmeña-Roxas-Quirino-Magsaysay-Garcia
III. Aguinaldo- Quezon-Roxas-Laurel- Osmeña -Quirino-Garcia-Magsaysay
IV. Aguinaldo- Quezon-Laurel-Osmeña-Roxas-Quirino-Garcia-Magsaysay
A. I B. II C. III D. IV

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10. Which of the following is the correct order of the Philippine President from year 1961 up to present?
I. Macapagal-Marcos, Sr.-Aquino-Ramos-Estrada-Arroyo-Aquino III-Duterte-Marcos, Jr.
II. Marcos, Sr.-Macapagal, Sr.-Aquino-Ramos-Estrada-Arroyo-Aquino III-Duterte-Marcos, Jr.
III. Macapagal-Marcos, Sr.-Ramos -Aquino-Estrada-Arroyo-Aquino III-Duterte-Marcos, Jr.
IV. Marcos, Sr.-Macapagal, Sr.-Ramos-Aquino-Estrada-Arroyo-Aquino III-Duterte-Marcos, Jr.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
11. It refers to the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the coordination of science and
technology-related projects in the Philippines.
A. NAST B. NSDB C. DOST D. NSTA
12. All the following are example of contributions during Inca civilization EXCEPT:
A. irrigation system and technique for storing water for their crops to grow in all types of land
B. calendar with 12 months to mark their religious festivals and prepare them for planting season
C. the first people to produce rubber products
D. the first suspension bridge
13. Which of the following does NOT included during the term of former Pres. Carlos P. Garcia for his contributions in
the Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines?
A. established the National Science Development Board
B. low salaries of scientists employed by the government
C. marginal budget/additional benefits for scientific research
D. lack of support of unemployed workers
14. Who was the current Executive Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines?
A. Renato Solidum, Jr. B. Renato Sulidom, Sr. C. Renato Solidum, Sr. D. Renato Sulidom, Sr.
15. Which of the following does NOT happen during Modern Times?
A. faster and easier means to communicate and compute should be developed to establish connections between and
among nations.
B. Nineteenth century onwards demanded that more goods be produced and used at a faster rate.
C. they used well-crafted bows, spears, even armors which are used in close range hand-to-hand combat and for open-area
battles.
D. they pave the way for easier arithmetic calculations using calculator.
16. Who was the president of the Philippines that initiated the establishment of the science and technology Academy in
the Philippines?
A. Carlos P. Garcia B. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. C. Corazon S. Aquino D. Fidel V. Ramos
17. Who was the president of the Philippines that enacted Republic Act No. 8293?
A. Carlos P. Garcia B. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. C. Corazon S. Aquino D. Fidel V. Ramos
18. Who was the president of the Philippines that enacted Republic Act No. 7459?
A. Carlos P. Garcia B. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. C. Corazon S. Aquino D. Fidel V. Ramos
19. Which law give incentives and rewards to people who made an impact and is influential in the field of science and
technology?
A. R.A. No. 8293 B. R.A. No. 7459 C. R.A. No. 8439 D. R.A. No. 3859
20. Who mandated the law R.A. 7459 Inventors and inventions Incentive Act?
A. Carlos P. Garcia B. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. C. Corazon S. Aquino D. Fidel V. Ramos
21. Who was the president of the Philippines that enacted a law on the completion of the National Agriculture and Life
Sciences Research Complex at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños?
A. Carlos P. Garcia B. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. C. Joseph Estrada D. Fidel V. Ramos
22. Who was the president of the Philippines that enacted effective irrigation technologies?
A. Carlos P. Garcia B. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. C. Joseph Estrada D. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
23. All the following are contributions of Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. in the Development of Science and Technology in
the Philippines EXCEPT:
A. channeled additional funds to support projects in applied science education
B. government provided 3,500 scholarships for students who were taking up professions related to S&T
C. added the Philippine Coconut Research Institute to the NSDB to modernize the coconut industry
D. proclaimed 35 hectares in Bicutan, Taguig, and Rizal as the site of the Philippine Science Community
24. Which of the following law is NOT included for the contributions in the Development of Science and Technology in
the Philippines?
I. Presidential Decree No. 49, s. 1972
II. Executive Order No. 840, s. 1982
III. Presidential Decree No. 94, s. 1793

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IV. Executive Order No.128
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
25. Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines is also known as ____________.
A. R.A. No. 8293 B. R.A. No. 7459 C. R.A. No. 8439 D. R.A. No. 3859
For 26-35: Identify whose Filipino Scientists/Inventors which gave his/her contributions in the Development of Science
and Technology in the Philippines. Choose the letter of your correct answer inside the box below.

A. Dr. Arturo Alcaraz B. Julian Banzon C. Pedro Escuro D. Dr. Francisco Fronda

E. Felix Maramba F. Emerita De Guzman G. Dr. Fe Del Mundo H. Gregorio Zara

26. Credited with studies that lead to the invention of an improved incubator.
27. He experimented with the production of ethyl esters fuels from sugarcane and coconut.
28. Filipino chemist who researched methods of producing alternative fuels.
29. He is known as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.
30. She researched the propagation of pure macapuno trees.
31. Famous Filipino Scientist who made improvements to, or discovered the following: invented the two way television
telephone or videophone (1955) and invented an airplane engine that ran on plain alcohol as fuel (1952).
32. He also is the developer of one of the world's most profitable biogas systems.
33. He is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
34. Best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties, thus was renowned by developing rice breeding in the country.
35. He built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.
36. Which of the following is the correct order of planets in the solar system from nearest to farthest from the sun?
I. Mercury-Venus-Earth-Jupiter-Mars-Saturn-Uranus-Neptune
II. Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars-Saturn-Jupiter-Uranus-Neptune
III. Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Uranus-Neptune
IV. Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Neptune-Uranus
A. IV B. III C. II D. I
37. Which of the following image does NOT belong to the group?
I. II. III. IV.

A. I B. II C. III D. IV
38. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Milpal 4 B. Azmil 26 C. C-168 D. C4-62
39. Which of the following image does NOT belong to the group?
A. B. C. D.

40. It refers to a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
A. Generator B. Geothermal Power C. Fuel D. Incubator
For 41-55. Identify which of the ff. underline word or phrase in the sentence made the statements wrong.
41. Science is a Greek word scienctia, meaning ‘knowledge’ which refers to a systematic activity of
A B C
organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves through observation and experimentation.
D
42. Scientists are driven by clamor for honor and publicity, they are ordinary people doing ordinary things.
A B C D
43. Mesoamerica includes the entire area of Central America from Southern Mexico up to the border of
A B
North America. None of the Above
C D
44. The Inca put value on education; that is why their children are mandated to get education regardless
A B C
of their social class, gender, or age. None of the Above
D
45. Asia is one of the biggest continent in the world and the home of many ancient civilizations.
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46. Ibn al-Haytham is regarded as the Father of Optics, especially for his empirical proof of the intromission
A B
theory of light. None of the Above
C D
47. Ib Sina is pioneered the science of experimental medicine and was the first muslim to conduct clinical
A B C D
trials.
48. Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. established the Mindanao and Visayas campuses of the Philippine
A. B.
Science High School to encourage careers in science and technology. None of the Above
C. D.
49. Technology is from the Greek root word techne, meaning “knowledge”. None of the Above
A B C D
50. During ancient time, they were used cave paintings, walked, smoke signals, symbols, carrier pigeons,
A B C
and telegraph to deal with other people as they communicate with others. None of the Above
D
51. According to Theism, the ultimate basis of life for theists is the communication with God.
A B C D
52. The hedonists, for their part, see the end goal of life in acquiring pleasure. None of the Above
A B C D
53. Most parents would argue that technology gadgets make their children lazy and healthy.
A B C D
54. Aristotle disagreed with his teacher, Socrates, for he believed that there is no reality over and above
A B C
what the senses can perceive.
D
55. The term "Filipinnovation" was the coined term used in helping the Philippines to become more
A B
efficient in Asia. None of the Above
C D
For 56-75: Identify what Philosophies of Good Life is being asked by the statements. Choose the letter of your correct
answer inside the box below.
A. Materialism B. Hedonism C. Stoicism D. Theism E. Humanism

56. Shopping for a new blanket instead of going to a friend's birthday party.
57. Never feeling satisfied.
58. Always wanting something more.
59. Always choose the chocolate cake because eating chocolate cake leads to immediate pleasure.
60. Running away from things that are considered to be a burden.
61. Avoid emotional suffering for the past or the future.
62. Concern yourself with thoughts, avoiding dependence on external things.
63. Buying a new computer when sad instead of going to church.
64. Purchasing a car instead of fostering new friendships.
65. Focusing on the present moment.
66. Buying a guitar because the individual wants to learn to play.
67. If you believe that God created the universe
68. Teachers can help students set learning goals at the beginning of the year, and then help design pathways for students
to reach their goals.
69. Someone who does drugs and has reckless sex without care for the harm done to others but only aiming for their own
happiness.
70. Purchasing new shoes because the person wants to look taller to other people.
71. I went to church and prayed to a divine being.
72. Being kind to a stranger.
73. Practicing Catholics.
74. Volunteer to visit, listen to, and talk with non-religious people.
75. They offer support and a listening service to people who do not wish to go to religious individuals in times of need.
76. People cares deeply about owning luxury goods.

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77. She often will go to resorts and spas because they bring her pleasure.
78. Concern yourself with thoughts, avoiding dependence on external things.
79. Singing and playing musical songs of praise and adoration.
80. Desire to live a good, authentic, and meaningful life.

81. “New technologies are more advanced and highly practical.” What will happen if you don’t have enough budget,
knowledge and don’t know how to implement a particular technology in your business?”
Which of the following best described/asked by the statements above?
A. will be risky
B. we are losing our patience
C. serious diseases
D. none of the above
82. Technology has changed our lives by increasing the speed of time. Why were technologies invented and developed?
A. unemployment problem
B. addict to the tech tools
C. to change our life to its best.
D. all of the above
83. All the following are roles played by computer EXCEPT:
A. advertisements and information dissemination
B. good way to bond
C. good platform for different propagandas and advocacies
D. surf the internet and take pictures
84. All the following are ethical dilemma faced by these technological advancements EXCEPT:
A. people who develop different kinds of sickness because of too much use of technological devices
B. the people in the scientific world nor the children are blameworthy because first, the children are not yet capable of
rationally deciding for themselves what is good and what is bad
C. most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy.
D. they used for recreational activity and good stress reliever
85. All the following are roles played by robotics EXCEPT:
A. to entertain people
B. used to ease the workload of mankind
C. just like people living in the society, they also have their own set of rules and characteristics that define what a good
robot is.
D. To make life more not efficient and stressful
86. Which of the following is the correct order of the given evolution of television?
I. Octagon-Bair-Cossor-Marconi-RCA-Motorola
II. Octagon-Cossor-Baird-Marconi-RCA-Motorola
III. Octagon-Cossor-Baird-Marconi-Motorola-RCA
IV. Octagon-Bair-Cossor-Marconi- Motorola-RCA`
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
87. All the following are some facts about Filipinos and their use of gadgets and the Internet EXCEPT:
A. currently, the Philippines has one of the highest digital populations in the world.
B. there are now 47 million active Facebook accounts in the Philippines.
C. the Philippines is the fastest-growing application market in Southeast Asia.
D. Filipinos spend approximately 24 hours on mobile and 5.2 hours on desktop daily.
88. “New technologies are more advanced and highly practical.” What will happen if you don’t have enough budget,
knowledge and don’t know how to implement a particular technology in your business?”
Which of the following best described/asked by the statements above?
A. will be risky
B. we are losing our patience
C. serious diseases
D. none of the above
89. The ultimate basis of happiness for theists is the communication with __________.
A. God B. Human C. Enemies D. None of the Above
90. All the following are some definition of good life EXCEPT:
A. Enjoyable Life B. Fulfilment C. Happiness D. Sadness

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 “Difficulties increase the nearer we approach the goal”-Unknown

Prepared by: Noted by:

DANMAR C. CAMILOT JEZALYN B. BUGTONG

Instructor Tech-Voc. Supervisor

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