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Midterm Examination for GESTS

1st Semester S.Y. 2024-2025

I. Multiple Choices. Read each question carefully, and then WRITE THE ANSWER that best fits the question at the space
provided before each number. Use capital letters only.

1. "The Good Life is Happy Life"

A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Archimedes

2. Man’s End goal is _____________.

A. Money
B. Life
C. Luxury
D. Happiness

3. How does technology gives people happiness and pleasure?

A. It allows people to listen good music wherever they are.
B. It allows people to communicate with loved ones anywhere in the world.
C. It allows people to surf and play games anytime, anywhere.
D. All of the above.

4. What philosophy explores the nature of human as both thinking subject and living individuals?
A. Existentialism
B. Essentialism
C. Phenomenology
D. Normative Phillosophy

5. What is the definition of a Robot?

A. A machine which resembles a human being
B. A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a
computer.
C. Any machine which can follow instructions
D. A machine which can think for itself, especially if the thought processes are logical

6. According to Kantar media, 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes owns at least one television, what does this imply?
A. Almost all Filipinos use television.
B. Filipinos are believed to have this big fascination for television.
C. Filipinos loves to watch television during free time or any time of the day when they have nothing important to do.
D. All of the above
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7. "We're always on, always plugged in, always stimulated, always in a constant state of self-presentation" illustrates by the
following EXCEPT.
A. slavery to technology
B. enframing
C. technology as a means to an end
D. technology as an end to a means

8. It is an activity of the mind which has the capacity to shift the minds of the people according to Heidegger.
A. technology
B. art
C. Science
D. poiesis

9. Poiesis means
A. challenging forth
B. bringing forth” or revealing
C. enframing
 D. meditating

10. In Robotics, what is meant by an Android?

A. A software program used to control a robot
B. A robot with a human like appearance
C. A type of operating system
D. A human with a robot like appearance Bracken

11. Which of the following is not an advantage of Robots?

A. They can be used in dangerous environments
B. They can replace jobs
C. They can assist humans with disabilities
D. They don't get tired or require a break

12. The true essence of technology is revealed by its

A. function
B. kind
C. significance
D. purpose

13. What does A.I. stand for?

A. Automatic Intellect
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Artful Insight
D. Artistic initiate

14. How is a robot able to follow directions and accomplish tasks?

A. You talk to it and it does it
B. Batteries
C. Press the "start" button
D. Computer Programming

15. What did Martin Heidegger mentioned about technology in his essay?
A. "technology flourishes human"
B. "technology is sometimes good or bad"
C. "technology is happiness"
D. "technology is a way of revealing"

16. At present, which of the following does not tell that technology becomes a necessity and no longer a want?
A. It makes us stay connected to family members that live far away.7, 1891
B. Anything outside like food, housing and clothing is considered a luxury.
C. Almost all of our activities requires some assistance of technological advancement.
D. It makes work more efficient and convenient.

17. Philosopher who quoted that change is constant.

A. Hedon
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Socrates

18. Identify that technology can either be perceived as first; a mean to achieve man’s end and constitutes human activity.
A. Heidegger
B. Aristotle
C. Plato
D. Socrates

19. Matter makes human attain happiness

A. Materialism
B. Stoicism
C. Hedonism
D. Theism

20. According to them, Happiness is the experience of a flood of hormones released in the brain as a reward for behavior that
prolong survival.
A. Psychologist
 B. Neurologist
C. Chemist

D. Behaviorist

21. An example of “cyberbullying” is:

A. Uploading embarrassing pictures of friends at school without their permission.
B. Constantly instant messaging rude comments to a classmate to make them feel unwanted and not accepted at
school.
C. Spreading rumors about kids at school using e-mail.
D. All of the Above

22. In our lecture of human flourishing, each person is understood to be ….?

A. Totally powerless to change in any way
B. Completely autonomous and independent
C. Deeply embedded in a context formed by society, culture, environment and so on
D. Incapable of flourishing

23. How does Heidegger define “enframing”?

A. Standing reserve
B. A human activity
C. A means to an end
D. Controlling everything

24. How Heidegger's think generally about technology?

A. It is a means to an end
B. It is way of life
C. It is upgraded
D. It is new and faster way of inquiry

25. Which of the following is the true definition of technology?

A. It instrumental and phsychological
B. It is instrumental aimed at getting things done and anthropological a human activity
C. It is anthropological that make things done on time
D. All of the above

26. Which of the following means "bringing forth."?

A. Aletheia
B. Instrumentum
C. Technology
D. Poeisis

27. Which of the following is not listed as a virtue in Aristotle’s Table of Virtues and Vices?
A. Courage
B. Humility
C. Patience
D. Wittiness

28. How do we learn virtue?

A. By habit
B. By dialectical argument
C. By rational instruction
D. By learning from our mistakes

29. Which of the following applications of science has major negative effects in our society?
A. The development of steam generator
B. The development of nuclear weapon
C. The development of energy generation
D. The development of transportation

30. All of the following are aspects of psychological well-being except.

A. Self Acceptance
B. Personal Growth
C. Seeking Pleasure
D. Positive relationships
31. He was a German philosopher who was part of the Continental tradition of philosophy.
A. Martin Heidegger
B. Aristotle
C. Alan Archibald

D. Plato

32. The study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms, is called?
A. Bionics
B. Biomechanics
C. Ergonomics
D. Ergometrics

33. A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals but also robots!
A. Endoskeleton
B. Armor
C. Exoskeleton
D. Hardware

34. Web medicine Is:

A. Trying to diagnose your illness over the web
B. Ordering medicine over the web
C. Medicine to cure the virus Web Addiction
D. All of the above

35. What is plagiarism:

A. A type of religion
B. When a plague spreads over town
C. When someone does not doing their work for themselves and steal or copies other peoples work
D. none of the above

II. True or False. Read the following sentences identify if it is True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
wrong. Write your answer before the number.

1. Plato believed that we are born with an ability to comprehend concepts such as virtue, justice, beauty and good.
2. Most people relies their everyday lives to different technological advancements now adays
3. The danger of technology lies on how humans make use of the technology.
4. According to Martin Heidegger, technology is something we make.
5. According to Aristotle, in the Nicomachean Ethics, states that Eudaimonia is constituted by honor or wealth power.
6. Aristotle agrees with Socrates that to live the good life one must be a morally good person.
7. Aristotle’s purpose of life is heavenly happiness.
8. South Korea is creating an ethical codes to prevent human in abusing robots and vice versa.
9. Because of the emergence of new technology there was a decline of printed materials
10. Because of that, people prefer to stay on their phones rather on reading physical books.
11. Over the last century, the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil has increased the concentration of atmospheric oxygen
12. The highest human good is the activity that is an end in itself. That good is happiness according to Heidegger.
13. Technology as a means to an end pertains to the use of technology for no particular reason.
14. Aristotle believed that what happens in the natural world is not the same as comprehending concepts such as virtue,
justice, beauty and good.
15. A true eudaimonia recognizes that flourishing requires one to excel in various dimensions, such as linguistic, kinetic, artistic.

III. Identification. Read the following sentences carefully and identify the correct word the corresponds it. Write your
answer on the space provided. Use Capital letters. Wrong spelling wrong. (2 points each)

1. ____________________ is qa principle came from Aristotle.

2. An ________________ is a humanoid robot, designed to resemble and mimic human characteristics and behavior.
3. A ____________ is considered as the ultimate medium for advertisement.
4. A technology used for communication like texting, calling, surfing the web and etc. Is called _______________________.
5. The implementation of ______________ has changed healthcare delivery, and improves the access for medical
consultations..
6. _______________, was a Greek philosopher who works on ethics, politics and metaphysics.
7. Eudaimonia is a Greek word, state or condition of ________________ which is commonly known as happiness.
 8. ___________ is a character that enables us to live well compatibly with other people and plays a significant role in the living
and attainment of good life.
9. ___________________ invented the new system for television using the cathode ray tube.
10. Science comes from the ___________ word ___________ meaning "knowledge”.

11. Technology comes from the _________ word _________, meaning "art, skill of cunning of hand".
12. The meaning of STS ________________________________.
13. _____________ taught that the Earth was the center of the universe..
14. ___________________ are issues that arises when the available choice and obligations in a specific situation do not allow
for an ethical outcome.
15. _______________________is the ability to live a good life. Rooted in Aristotelian ethics, it values health intrinsically and
applies universally to all human lives.

"Honesty is a commitment to truth, even when it is difficult or inconvenient. It is a reflection of your character and values,
shaping the way you navigate the world."
Anonymous

Prepared By:
REBECCA O. CODIAMAT
Instructor