GE 6 – SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

1ST Semester 2024-2025

LONG QUIZ CHAPTER 6-7

Name: __________________________________________________ Score: _______________

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best answer. Write on the space provided for the CAPITAL letter that
corresponds to your answer for each questions.

_____ 1. This is a key document stating that human rights are universal and are to be enjoyed by all people no
matter who they are or where they live.
a. Declaration on Social Progress and Development
b. UNESCO declaration on the use of scientific knowledge
c. UNESCO declaration on the status of scientific researchers
d. UNESCO declaration on Human rights
_____ 2. This are included in the guiding principles of the Human rights based approach
i. participation
ii legality
iii. accountability
a. I only c. I, ii and iii.
b. ii and iii d. I and iii
_____ 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the robotic issues directly identified by Evans
a. potential inability of robots to sense emotions. c. development of sentient robots
b. language processing of robots d. human recognition of robots
_____ 4. The primary focus of a human rights-based approach as outlined by Mukherjee
a. technological advancement c, economic growth
b. human rights and social justice. d. environmental sustainability
_____ 5. According to Mukherjee, who are considered ‘right-holders’ in the human rights-based approach
framework.
a. government and institutions c. corporations and businessess
b. individuals and communities entitled to human rights. d. non-government organizations
_____ 6. What does Mukherjee argue about the relationship between science, technology and human rights.
a. human right should guide the development of science and technology.
b. science should be separate from human rights considerations
c. human rights are irrelevant to scientific progress
d. technology can solve all human rights issues.
___ 7. Which law states that a robot must obey the orders given to it by humans?
a. 1st law b. 2nd law c. 3rd law 4. Zeroth law
___ 8. According to William Nelson Joy, which of the following is NOT considered as technologies of 21st century.
a. nanotechnology b. genetic engineering c. nuclear technology d. none of this.
___ 9. According to Joy, the problem of GNR technologies be solved potentially by this idea.
a. finding another planet to take over
b. stopping the development of GNR technologies
c. creating shields to protect against GNR technologies
d. creating agreements to protect the abuse practice of GNR technologies
___ 10, This statement best describes Bill Joy’s central argument in “Why the future does not need us”
a. Humanity is confronted with risks from emerging technologies and must take action to mitigate the
dangers.
b. Technological advancement must be stopped to avoid risks
c. The harmful effect of technology is on how people create and use it
d. all of these
___ 11. The data privacy act of 2012 is also known as what Republic Act?
a. RA 10731 c. RA 13107
b. RA 11073 d. RA 10173
___ 12. This is NOT a considered as benefit of social media
a. keeping in touch with friends and extended family c. regular updates on political, cultural issues
b. share ideas thought, opinions with others d. it aids in the practice of social isolation
___ 13. What is the primary characteristic of information age?
a. the widespread use of computers and digital communications
b. the rise of industrial computer manufacturing
c. the transition to a service-based era
d. the dominance of fossil coal energy
___ 14. Which of the following is a direct result of the information age?
 a. increase access to information globally c. decreased use of the internet
b. reduced demand for computer hardware d. the decline of the service economy
___ 15. This is the key challenge associated with the information age
a. the increasing reliance on renewable energy c. privacy concerns and data security
b. decline in global population growth d. a decrease in globalization
___ 16. The term “big data” in the information age refers to the
a. the collection, analysis and interpretation of vast amounts of data
b. large physical databases in computers
c. a new form of communication
d. a new internet search engine

For Questions 17-20. read the scenario below before answering the questions
A popular online shopping platform, GENow, collects user’s personal data, purchase history, browsing habits
and location information to recommend products and offer personalized deals. However on the 10 th day
of November, a hacker gained access to a portion of the platform’s database, exposing some users
personal information. Many customers are now questioning how secure their data is and whether the
platform is doing enough to protect their privacy.

___ 17. What should GENow do to improve data privacy and regain customer trust?
a. collect more personal data to offer better deals
b. increase the number of product recommendations
c. reduce the number of products listed on the platform
d. implement stronger security measures such as encryption and authentication
___ 18. This is a key step to prevent future data breaches in platforms like GENow
a. allowing users to access more data freely c. offering uses free products
b. enhancing data encryption and security protocols d. limiting the collection of user data
___ 19. What is the main concern of customers regarding the data breach at GENow
a. inaccurate product recommendations c. delayed product shipments
b. security of personal data d. increased product prices
___ 20. Which of the following is an example of data privacy?
a. GENow ensuring user’s data is only accessed by authorized personnel
b. GENow sharing user’s personal data with third-party advertisers
c. GENow collecting more personal data for marketing purposes
d. GENow asking users to publicly share their reviews online

___ 21. This protocol in biodiversity ensures the safe transport, handling, and use of living modified organisms
resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biodiversity
` a. Kyoto protocol b. montreal protocol c. Cartagena protocol d. UNESCO protocol
___ 22. The best definition of diversity is
a. It is a subject in biology c. it is a variety of life on earth
b. it provides differences only on flora d. it is considered a science of environment
___ 23. Which refers to the diversity within specific species?
a. Ecosystem biodiversity c. genetic biodiversity
b. specie biodiversity d. habitat biodiversity
___ 24. Which of the following factors contributes to the loss of biodiversity?
a. deforestation c. pollution
b. climate change d. all of these
___ 25. This example poses the greatest potential thread to biodiversity
a. replanting of good variety of papaya trees
b. relocating large predators to areas with less human populations
c. importing insect from Africa to the Philippines to control weeds in the ricefield
d. all of these
___ 26. What is the term for farming practices that can lead to the extinction of some plant species?
a. monoculture farming c. multicultural farming
b. modern farming d. traditional farming
___ 27. Which emissions are responsible for global warming and disruption of species diversity?
a. carbon dioxide c. chlorine
b. nitrous oxide d. sulfur oxide
___ 28. Which of the following is not a GMO?
a. a cow with recombinant DNA c. iron fortified rice
b. an individual with liver transplant d. none of these
___ 29.Genetic engineering is being used by pharmaceutical industry. Which of the following is NOT currently
one of the uses?
a. genetic modification of fungi to produce vaccines for animals
b. product that will remove toxins in the human body
c. human insulin production from DNA
 d. human growth hormone production
___ 30. Which of the agricultural challenges below cannot be solved by genetic engineering?
a. public concern about safety on synthetic fungicide c. damaged crops by insects
b. public preference for organic vegetables d. damaged crops by pest
___ 31. Which of the following statements is true regarding the safety of GMOs?
a. there is no evidence that GMOs are harmful to human health
b. all GMOs must undergo human testing before approval
c. GMOs are banny in may countries due to health concerns
d. GMOS are known to cause cancer
___ 32. What is the main concern regarding the environmental impact of GMOs?
a. lead to biodiversity loss c. reduce soil fertility
b. increase greenhouse gas emissions d. require more land to grow
___ 33. Which of the following scenarios regarding biodiversity is/are correct?
i. the more diverse the organisms are, the more the society will benefit
ii. biodiversity loss is increasing due to human activities
iii. species that are extinct helps improve biodiversity
a. I and II b. II and III c. II only d. III only
___ 34. This international agreement mainly aims in preventing the release of living modified organisms into the
environment.
a. Cartagena protocol b. Kyoto protocol c. montrela protocol d. environmental protocol
___ 35. The bacteria used in the modification of corn and eggplant to make the variants resistant to pest.
a. bacillus thuringensis c. bacterioderm tetratoin
b. bacillus toyosus d. Bordetella trematum
___ 36. This therapy is a genetic intervention that alters the DNA of reproductive cells, such as eggs and sperm
to correct genetic disorders and prevent from being passed on to future generations.
a. ex vivo gene therapy c. in vivo gene therapy
b. germline gene therapy d. somatic gene therapy
___ 37. 1. Golden rice is a rice variety modified by fortifying the rice gene with beta-carotene
2. Gene therapy seeks to correct genetic defects and prevent or cure genetic diseases.
a. both statements are false c. only statement 2 is true
b. both statements are true d. only statement 1 is true
___ 38. 1. Genetically modified organisms contain parts of the genetic material of another specie
2. Only plants have been successfully genetically modified
a. both statements are false c. only statement 2 is true
b. both statements are true d. only statement 1 is true
___ 39. How does biodiversity affect human health nutrition and food security
I. this influences the availability of nutrients in the diet
II. ensures the sustainable productivity of soils and provides the genetic resources for all crops, livestock
III. it provides large array of fruits, vegetables and animal products essential to a healthy balanced diet
a. I and II c. II and III
b. I, II and III d. I and III
___ 40. Which of the following is true regarding GMO’s environmental impact?
a. GMOs have had an overall adverse impact on the environment
b. GMOs have had an overall positive impact on the environment
c. GMOs have been on the market for few years, their environmental impact is not easily determined