3.

Heidegger made a comprehensive discussion about

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. DIRECTIONS: the definition and essence of technology. According
to him, which of the following is NOT an attribute of
Read and analyze each question. Shade the letter of technology?​
the RIGHT/BEST answer on your answer sheet. A. Distinct​
B. Reserve​
C. Modern​
D. Product-based
1. The affirmation that human flourishing implies
development of the individual in his intellectual,
affective, moral and spiritual dimensions obviously
✅ Correct Answer: D. Product-based
needs elaboration. Who contends that the soul, or
mind, has three motivating parts?​
A. Aristotle Stagiritis​ 4. In most of the social technology platforms, they
B. Martin Heidegger​ say education or college is not necessary. How do
C. Plato​ you think Plato and Aristotle view the role of
D. Isaac Asimov education in promoting human flourishing?​

✅ Correct Answer: C. Plato

A. Education should focus on developing practical
skills for the workforce.​
B. Education should prioritize memorization and rote
learning.​
C. Education should cultivate intellectual and
2. A government is investing heavily in surveillance moral virtues.​
technology to enhance national security and prevent D. Education should prepare individuals for
crime. From Heidegger’s perspective, what obedience to authority.
implications might this have?​
A. Heidegger might warn that the proliferation of
surveillance technology represents a further
✅ Correct Answer: C
enframing of beings, as individuals are reduced to
objects of observation and control, leading to a loss
of human freedom and authenticity.​ 5. How does enframing challenge conventional views
B. Heidegger would welcome the expansion of of technology?​
surveillance technology as a necessary measure to A. Enframing promotes the idea that technology is
safeguard society against threats and ensure public neutral and has no impact on human existence.​
safety.​ B. Enframing suggests that technology shapes
C. Heidegger would call for a nuanced approach to human perception and understanding of the world.​
surveillance technology, recognizing its potential C. Enframing argues that technology should be
benefits while also highlighting the risks of embraced without question for its benefits.​
encroachment on individual privacy and autonomy.​ D. Enframing emphasizes the importance of
D. Heidegger would argue that surveillance individual freedom from technological influence.
technology is essential for maintaining social order
and preventing chaos, dismissing concerns about its ✅ Correct Answer: D
impact on individual freedom and authenticity.

✅ Correct Answer: A 6. How does the "Ten Golden Rules" promote living
in orientation with one's values and principles?​
A. By following the societal expectations and norms​
B. By finding the middle ground in one’s values for
personal improvement​ C. Regularly take time to introspect, identify your
C. By staying true to one's values and principles, values and not your beliefs, and align your actions
even in the face of adversity​ with them.​
D. By disregarding other people’s values in favor D. Surround yourself with oppressive individuals
of societal approval who encourage your personal development and

✅ Correct Answer: C provide constructive feedback.

✅ Correct Answer: A
7. How should we handle setbacks and failure in life
in accordance with the Ten Golden Rules?​ 10. Which of the following is TRUE about the
A. Avoid challenges and seek comfort to others at all statements below?​
cost​ Statement 1: Aristotle firmly believes that human
B. Continue blame shifting for the betterment of existence is based on purpose.​
your own life​ Statement 2: Plato’s take on human existence comes
C. By surrendering to despair and hopelessness​ with common good and value.​
D. Embrace challenges as opportunities for A. Statement 1 is true, while Statement 2 is false.​
growth and learning B. Statement 2 is true, while Statement 1 is false.​

✅ Correct Answer: D C. Both statements are true.​

D. Both statements are false.

✅ Correct Answer: A
8. As a Filipino, whom a Christian nation, they
believe the importance of virtue in achieving the
good life. How do you think Epicurus, Plato, 11. Which is TRUE about the two statements below?​
Socrates, Aristotle, Michael Soupios, and Panos Statement 1: Modern day robots are
Mourdoukoutas view the role of virtue?​ pre-programmed to have the ability to think
A. Virtue is irrelevant in modern society and hinders independently and have expressions.​
personal success.​ Statement 2: Modern day robots can interact with
B. Virtue is essential for maintaining social order humans through conversing.​
and stability.​ A. Statement 1 is true, while Statement 2 is false.​
C. Virtue cultivates excellence of character and leads B. Statement 1 is false, while Statement 2 is true.​
to a flourishing life.​ C. Both statements are true.​
D. Virtue is subjective and varies depending on D. Both statements are false.
cultural norms and beliefs.
✅ Correct Answer: B
✅ Correct Answer: C
12. We cannot deny the impact of emerging
9. How can one achieve self-actualization?​ technologies on human relationships, how do
A. Dedicate time and energy to activities that bring advancements in communication technology
you joy and fulfillment, allowing you to express your influence social interactions?​
unique talents and creativity.​ A. They strengthen interpersonal connections and
B. Continuously seek new knowledge, skills, and foster empathy.​
experiences that challenge and expand your B. They encourage face-to-face communication and
understanding of yourself and the limited world.​ intimacy.​
 C. They create new forms of social networks but ✅ Correct Answer: C
may also lead to feelings of isolation and
alienation.​
D. They have minimal impact on social dynamics, as
human relationships remain unchanged. 16. The first use of the word "robot" was in Čapek’s

✅ Correct Answer: C
play which comes from the Slavic language word
robota that means:​
A. work​
B. slave​
C. servant​
13. What role does morality play when technology D. mobility

✅ Correct Answer: B
and humanity cross in fields like artificial intelligence
and biotechnology?​
A. Moral is extraneous in technological
advancements.​
B. Moral considerations guide the development
and use of technology to ensure responsible 17. Social technology companies and other platforms
innovation.​ gives them access to use consumer data without
C. Moral etiquettes only arise in traditional human consent. How would you approach the issue of data
endeavors, and sometimes in technology.​ privacy and surveillance?​
D. Ethics hinders technological progress and should A. By advocating for unrestricted data collection to
be disregarded. enhance consumer experiences.​

✅ Correct Answer: B
B. By prioritizing individual privacy rights and
promoting transparency in data usage.​
C. By dismissing concerns about data privacy as
exaggerated and unfounded.​
D. By advocating for increased surveillance to
14. Among these, which is NOT one of The Three combat potential threats to national security.

✅ Correct Answer: B
Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov?​
A. A robot must not injure or allow a human being to
come to harm.​
B. A robot must prioritize its own interests above all
else.​
C. A robot must obey any orders given to it by 18. Prior to the Gutenberg Revolution, how were
human beings.​ books primarily produced?​
D. A robot must protect its own existence A. Through handwritten manuscripts created by

✅ Correct Answer: B
scribes​
B. Through mass printing using woodblock
technology​
C. Through the use of typewriters​
D. Through digital printing

✅ Correct Answer: A
15. Which philosophical system does not entertain
any notion of organisms having a “form” of “soul”;
rather, organisms are made simply of various types of
“matter”?​
A. Good Life​
B. Robotics​ 19. According to Heidegger, which of the following
C. Materialism​ best describes enframing?​
D. Catholicism A. Enframing is putting into the frame of modern
technology all the living aspects in nature.​
 B. Enframing is to put into the frame of modern
technology everything in nature.​
C. Enframing is putting into the frame of nature 23. Which material serves as the internet during the
everything in technology.​ Pre-Gutenberg revolution?​
D. Enframing is not a foundational element of A. Bible​
modern technology. B. Printing press​

✅ Correct Answer: B
C. Journal​
D. Books

✅ Correct Answer: D
20. Which of these is putting into the frame of
modern technology everything in life, thus,
enframing?​ 24. Which of the following situations shows a
A. The possibility of transformation​ paradox of technology?​
B. The intimately happy nature of the brain​ A. An individual becomes increasingly reliant on
C. The efficacy of embedded practice​ mobile devices to automate household tasks, leading
D. The reality of interdependence to minimizing environmental impact, empowering

✅ Correct Answer: C
them to make data-driven decisions and improve
productivity.​
B. A farmer adopts precision agriculture techniques
and drone technology to optimize crop yields while
minimizing environmental impact.​
21. During the Pre-Gutenberg, there were few written C. A student relies heavily on online plagiarism
documents at that time. Why do you think so?​ detection tools to ensure academic integrity,
A. Because there are no papers and metals back then​ inadvertently sacrificing critical thinking skills and
B. Because they can’t read it at all​ originality in their work.​
C. Because they doubted it as a forgery​ D. Community utilizes social media platforms to
D. Because they are illiterate raise awareness about grassroots movements and

✅ Correct Answer: C advocate for social change.

✅ Correct Answer: C
22. Which of the following happened during the
Pre-Gutenberg Period?​ 25. What problems were encountered by many people
I. The rate of literacy increased drastically.​ of the Middle Ages during the pre-Gutenberg period?​
II. The books were chained and are not accessible to A. Scarcity of hygiene​
a lot of people.​ B. Pandemic​
III. The mode of dissemination of information was C. Scarcity of information​
through gossips/rumors.​ D. Drought

✅ Correct Answer: C
IV. Written documents were rare and often doubted
by common people as forgeries.

A. I, II only​
B. II, III only​
C. II, III, and IV​ 26. Which statement best summarizes the debate
D. I, II, III, and IV surrounding GMOs?​

✅ Correct Answer: C A. GMOs are universally accepted as safe and

beneficial among the organism.​
 B. GMOs are universally condemned as B. Bioengineering​
dangerous and harmful.​ C. Biodiversity​

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C. GMOs have no impact on agriculture or food D. Genetic engineering​
production.​ Correct Answer: A
D. GMOs are subject to ongoing debate regarding
their safety, environmental impact, and ethical
considerations.

✅ Correct Answer: D
31. Which of the following applications of
nanotechnology benefitted us in terms of
environment?​
A. sensors use to detect toxins on water​
B. antibiotic resistance of some microorganism​
27. What potential benefits will the organism get C. flame-retardant furniture​

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when they undergo genetic modification?​ D. nanomaterial additives for fuel efficiency​
A. Better nutritional qualities​ Correct Answer: A
B. Extract pollutants and use them in more safe way​
C. Produce toxic residue​
D. Production of renewable products

✅ Correct Answer: A
32. In 2011, the government announces a 10-year
strategic plan/road map for the development of R&D
of nanotechnology, which of the following sectors the
government wants to focus on?​
A. Medicine​
28. How do scientists typically introduce new genes B. Engineering​
into an organism during genetic modification?​ C. Chemistry​
A. By exposing the organism to radiation​
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D. Science Education​
B. By crossing different species of organisms​ Correct Answer: C
C. By applying chemical pesticides​
D. By using biotechnology techniques such as
gene splicing

✅ Correct Answer: D 33. What do you call 10 nanometer sized particles

with a solid lipid matrix used in the formulation of
Chanel’s Allure perfume?​
A. Nanoliposome​
B. Dendrimers​
29. What concerns have been raised about the C. Solid lipid nanoparticles​
environmental impact of genetically modified crops?​
✅
D. Liposome​
A. Increased loss of biodiversity​ Correct Answer: C
B. Emergence of super weeds​
C. Reduced soil erosion​
D. Decreased water usage

✅ Correct Answer: B 34. Who is the German Philosopher who wrote an

essay entitled “The Question Concerning
Technology” which addresses modern technology and
its essence as an instrumental way of revealing the
world?​
30. What refers to a set of techniques that involves A. Martin Heidegger​
the use of biological processes and living organisms B. Epicurus​
for industry, agricultural or other activities?​ C. Plato​
A. Biotechnology​
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D. Aristotle​ having a good life?​
Correct Answer: A A. Kindness and compassion are signs of softness​
B. Kindness and compassion are irrelevant to
living a good life​
C. Kindness and compassion foster strong
35. In the ten golden rules, what rules represent lives relationships and a sense of connection​
in harmony and balance. Even good things, pursued D. Kindness and compassion lead to exploitation and
or experienced without moderation, can become a
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manipulation of other people​
source of misery and suffering?​ Correct Answer: C
A. Experience true pleasure​
B. Examine life​
C. Master yourself​

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D. Avoid excess​ 40. Which agency provides funds for scholarships
Correct Answer: B and research fellowship, and proposed to include
nanotechnology as part of all science and engineering
degrees?​
A. DOST​
36. What nanotechnology help in assessing emissions B. DOST-PCASTRD​
from the vehicle and help in controlling pollutants?​ C. UNFCC​
A. Triclosan​
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D. STI​
B. Nano sensor​ Correct Answer: B
C. Biocide​

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D. Hydrogen gas​
Correct Answer: B
41. Jundel is undergoing treatment for a genetic
disorder using gene therapy. Which of the following
best describes gene therapy?​
37. Which species do humans unintentionally or A. A treatment method that involves surgical
purposely introduce to an ecosystem where they did intervention to remove defective genes from the body​
not evolve?​ B. A technique that uses medication to suppress the
A. Exotic species​ symptoms of genetic disorders​
B. Invasive species​ C. An approach that aims to correct genetic
C. Apex species​ defects by introducing functional genes into the

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D. Core species​ body​
Correct Answer: A D. A form of therapy that relies on psychological

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counseling to cope with genetic conditions​
Correct Answer: C

38. Why are nanomaterials more difficult to recycle

and consume more energy during recycling?​
A. They are too small​ 42. What type of gene therapy focuses on treating the
B. They are composite materials​ body cells of the human body?​
C. They are made of plastics​ A. Germ cell therapy​

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D. They are composed of hazardous chemicals​ B. Somatic cell gene therapy​
Correct Answer: B C. Stem cell therapy​

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D. Specialized cell therapy​
Correct Answer: B

39. What is the significance of kindness and

compassion, according to the ten golden rules in
43. Which of the following refers to the alteration of 47. Epicurus is one of the Greek philosophers in who
the organisms’ genes in order to come up with an argued about the good life. Which of the following
enhanced or better version of that organism?​ supports Epicurus' views?​
A. Genetic Engineering​ A. “I can go out with my friends every time I
B. Gene Transfer​ wanted and whenever I needed them.”​
C. Gene Therapy​ B. “I will work hard, then, when I retire, I will

✅
D. Gene Modification​ indulge myself to the goodness that I want.”​
Correct Answer: A C. “I will live my life to the fullest.”​

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D. “I can do whatever I want.”​
Correct Answer: A

44. One of your family members is considering

participating in a gene therapy clinical trial. What is
one important consideration for individuals 48. Which situation BEST describes the good life?​
participating in gene therapy trials?​ A. Embracing a balanced life that prioritizes
A. Understanding the financial costs associated with meaningful relationships, personal growth, and
gene therapy​ contribution to society, leading to a sense of
B. Being aware of potential conflicts of interest fulfillment, purpose, and contentment.​
between researchers and participants​ B. Living a life of leisure and indulgence,
C. Providing informed consent and prioritizing pleasure and comfort above all else,
understanding potential risks and benefits​ without considering personal growth or contributions
D. Ensuring that gene therapy is covered by health to others.​

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insurance policies​ C. Accumulating personal wealth and material
Correct Answer: C possessions, regardless of the impact on personal
relationships or fulfillment.​
D. Constantly seeking validation and approval from
others, even at the expense of one’s own values and
45. What method is done when one is restoring
✅
beliefs.​
natural function of a defective gene through selective Correct Answer: A
reverse mutation?​
A. Replacement treatment​
B. Modification of gene​
C. Eliminate or prevent therapy​ 49. What disadvantage that robotics technology can

✅
D. Gene therapy​ do to humanity?​
Correct Answer: D A. Replace human workers in various industries,
leading to widespread unemployment and economic
instability.​
B. Pose ethical dilemmas regarding the use of
46. Which among the following are the use of gene autonomous robots in decision-making processes,
therapy to mankind?​ potentially leading to unforeseen consequences and
A. Eliminate or prevent hereditary diseases​ moral quandaries.​
B. Create human with super strength ability​ C. Foster social isolation and disconnection by
C. Copy and make use of nature’s ability​ reducing face-to-face interactions and interpersonal

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D. Giving people eternal life​ relationships, leading to mental health issues such as
Correct Answer: A loneliness and depression.​
D. Increase dependency on technology, resulting
in a loss of essential skills and knowledge among

✅
the population.​
Correct Answer: D
 B. Industrial revolution​
C. Enlightenment period​

✅
50. Which of the following statements does NOT D. The Renaissance​
happen during the Gutenberg period?​ Correct Answer: B
I. The Gutenberg period challenged the authorities
of the Church.​
II. The Gutenberg period revolutionized mass
communication and transcended borders.​ 54. Which among these is a greenhouse gas?​
III. The Gutenberg period increased the monopoly of A. Tree planting​
the educated elites.​ B. Cattle raising​
IV. The Gutenberg period made the European C. Melting of ice​

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science and religious community intricately D. Sun​
intertwined. Correct Answer: A​
(Note: This answer is marked as A, but this is likely
A. III only​ incorrect — the correct scientific answer should be
B. I only​ B. Cattle raising because it contributes methane, a
C. IV only​ greenhouse gas.)

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D. II only​
Correct Answer: C

55. Human activities said to be one of the causes of

climate change, which is NOT part of it?​
51. How does methane contribute to global warming?​ A. Burning of plastics​
A. Methane absorbs solar radiation, cooling the B. Using of aerosols​
atmosphere.​ C. Planting of trees​

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B. Methane reacts with ozone in the stratosphere, D. Throwing waste product in the river​
depleting the ozone layer.​ Correct Answer: C
C. Methane traps heat in the atmosphere, leading
to increased temperatures.​
D. Methane promotes cloud formation, increasing
56. What is one effective way to raise environmental
✅
global temperatures.​
Correct Answer: C awareness among the public to combat global
warming?​
A. Ignoring scientific evidence and promoting
skepticism​
52. What refers to a broad range of global phenomena B. Focusing solely on individual actions without
created predominantly by burning fossil fuels, which addressing systemic issues​
add heat-trapping gases to Earth’s atmosphere?​ C. Educating the public about the causes and
A. Global warming​ consequences of environmental degradation​
B. Greenhouse effect​ D. Downplaying the severity of environmental

✅
C. Climate change​ challenges to avoid causing alarm​

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D. Natural phenomenon​ Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: C

57. Which among the following is an example of risk

53. In which revolution does the concentration of to biodiversity in terms of climate change?​
carbon dioxide starts to increase?​ A. Fish kills due to volcanic eruptions​
A. Information revolution​ B. Fish kills due to lower oxygen dissolution on
bodies of water​
C. Fish kills due to chemicals dumped by factories​

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D. Lowering number of fish due to overharvesting​
Correct Answer: B

58. Which of the following applications of

nanotechnology benefitted the textile industry?​
A. Nanomaterial additives for fuel efficiency​
B. Engineered textile for bulletproof vest​
C. Sensors use to detect toxins on water​
D. Nanoparticles used for delivery of active

✅
ingredients​
Correct Answer: B

59. What is the range of measures of

nanotechnology?​
A. 1-1000 nm​
B. 1-100 nm​
C. 1-10,000 nm​

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D. 1-10 nm​
Correct Answer: A

60. Anton is contemplating the meaning of the "good

life." According to Epicurus, what is the ultimate
goal of human existence?​
A. Maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain​
B. Achieving fame and recognition​
C. Pursuing virtue and wisdom​

✅
D. Embracing spiritual enlightenment​
Correct Answer: A