Science Technology and Society Module 5 Final Exam: Technology and Humanity
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What was the first TRUE portable computer called?

  • TechTower
  • Osborne 1 (correct)
  • MobileMaster
  • BigFloors

    • How many active Facebook accounts are there in the Philippines?

  • 100 million
  • 200 million
  • 47 million (correct)
  • 10 million

    • What is the main role of television mentioned in the text?

  • Creating mobile apps
  • Selling gadgets
  • Playing computer games
  • Platform for propaganda and advocacies (correct)

    • Which technological advancement is preferred over a mobile phone due to the availability of a mouse or touchpad according to the text?

    <p>PCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours do Filipinos spend on desktop computers daily?

    <p>5.2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes television a good platform for bonding with family members?

    <p>Propaganda content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term originates from the combination of 'techne' and 'logos'?

    <p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of rural homes own at least one television set according to Kantar Media?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the inventors credited with creating a new system of television using cathode ray tube in 1907?

    <p>Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Paul Gottlieb Nipkow's successful late 1800's invention that allowed sending images through wires?

    <p>Electric Telescope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of technology, what is the primary concern when problems arise?

    <p>Misuse of technological devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of technology on mankind's minds?

    <p>Enhancement and Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the primary concern regarding technological advancements for children?

    <p>Children may not be able to make rational decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary uses of mobile phones mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Communication via texting and calling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of a laptop computer in the passage?

    <p>Video editing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is one advantage of using a laptop over a mobile phone for work?

    <p>Laptops have a wider keyboard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern regarding the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots, according to the passage?

    <p>Robots may act and make decisions like humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a robot provided in the passage?

    <p>A programmable mechanism that can move and perform tasks autonomously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as the top priority in regards to technology?

    <p>The safety of the owner and people inside the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proclamation was made by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948?

    <p>Universal Declaration of Human Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as the ultimate core value of existence?

    <p>Human dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What empowers humans to become more free?

    <p>Being empowered to make choices for flourishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is considered a powerful tool for human rights?

    <p>Technological advancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comparison is made regarding the development of rights for animals?

    <p>Robots' rights and human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of autonomy in the context provided?

    <p>The ability to perform tasks without human intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a personal service robot and a professional service robot?

    <p>Personal service robots are used for non-commercial tasks by laypersons, while professional service robots are used for commercial tasks by trained operators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the earliest robots as people know them created?

    <p>In the early 1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was one of the first to develop service robots?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an operator in the context of professional service robots?

    <p>An operator is responsible for starting, monitoring, and stopping the intended operation of the robot or robot system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Evolution of Computers

    • The first true portable computer, the Osborne 1, was released in April 1981.
    • Prior to this, computers were so large they occupied whole floors of buildings.

    Filipinos and Technology

    • The Philippines has one of the highest digital populations in the world.
    • Mobile phone subscription in the Philippines is at 119 million.
    • Filipinos spend approximately 3.2 hours on mobile phones and 5.2 hours on desktop daily.
    • There are currently 47 million active Facebook accounts in the Philippines.
    • The Philippines is the fastest-growing application market in Southeast Asia.

    Roles of Technological Advancements

    • Television is used as a platform for advertisements, information dissemination, propagandas, and advocacies.
    • Television is also a good way to bond with family members.
    • PCs are preferred over mobile phones for tasks that require a mouse or touchpad, and for playing computer games.

    Technology and Humanity

    • The term "technology" comes from the Greek words "techne" and "logos", meaning arts and word.
    • Technology has become a necessity and is constantly progressing.
    • Each person is directly or indirectly affected by technology.
    • Problems arise when technological devices are misused or invented to produce bad results.

    Television

    • In 1907, Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing created a new system of television using cathode ray tubes.
    • 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes in the Philippines own at least one television set.
    • Households with television sets have reached 15.135 million.

    Ethical Dilemmas

    • Parents argue that technological devices make children lazy and unhealthy.
    • There is a moral dilemma in exposing children to things they may not be able to rationalize.

    The Roles of Mobile Phones

    • Mobile phones are primarily used for communication.
    • They offer services like texting, calling, internet surfing, and taking pictures.
    • They are very portable and convenient.

    The Roles of Laptops and PCs

    • They are used for data storage, web browsing, playing games, entertainment, and sending and receiving emails.
    • People prefer to do their jobs using laptops or PCs rather than mobile phones due to their wider keyboards.

    Robotics

    • Robots are actuated mechanisms programmable in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy.
    • They can move within their environment to perform intended tasks.
    • With the development of artificial intelligence, robots may eventually act and decide like humans.

    Safety and Emotional Components

    • Safety is a priority, not only for the owner but also for all people inside the house.
    • Robots may be given their own set of rights if they develop the ability to feel emotions.
    • This is similar to the concept of animal rights.

    Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    • The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948.
    • Technology can be a powerful tool for human rights.
    • Human dignity is an ultimate core value of existence.
    • Humans become more free when empowered to make choices for flourishing.

    Types of Robots

    • Industrial robots are used for industrial automation applications.
    • Service robots are used for useful tasks for humans or equipment.
    • A service robot may be classified according to its intended application as a personal service robot or a professional service robot.
    • Examples of personal service robots include domestic servant robots, automated wheelchairs, and pet exercising robots.
    • Examples of professional service robots include cleaning robots for public places, delivery robots, fire-fighting robots, rehabilitation robots, and surgery robots.

    Germany and Service Robots

    • Germany was one of the first countries to develop service robots, launched on October 1, 2005.

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    Prepare for the Module 5 Final exam that explores the intersection of technology and humanity, focusing on technological advancements, the origins of technology, and its impacts on society. Understand how technology has evolved from mere tools to essential components in our daily lives.

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