Technology and Humanity Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'technology'?

  • From German words
  • From Latin words
  • From French words
  • From Greek words meaning art and word (correct)
  • How are people in society affected by technology according to the text?

  • Directly affected (correct)
  • Indirectly affected
  • Not affected at all
  • Completely unaffected
  • What percentage of urban homes in the Philippines own at least one television set according to Kantar Media?

  • 90%
  • 80%
  • 60%
  • 70% (correct)
  • Who was successful in sending images through wires using a rotating metal disk known as the Nipkow disk?

    <p>Paul Gottlieb Nipkow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical dilemmas are mentioned in the text regarding technology?

    <p>Invention for bad results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Paul Gottlieb Nipkow refer to his invention as?

    <p>'Electric telescope'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average daily time spent on mobile phones and desktops by Filipinos?

    <p>3.2 hours on mobile, 5.2 hours on desktop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has one of the highest digital populations in the world?

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

    What does autonomy refer to in the context of robotics?

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

    How many active Facebook accounts are there in the Philippines?

    <p>47 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some roles played by technological advancements mentioned in the text?

    <p>Television sets, mobile phones, computers, and laptops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Filipinos' ownership of mobile phones and computers/laptops based on the text?

    <p>Filipinos are more likely to own a mobile phone than a computer or laptop due to affordability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the first true portable, full-featured computer, the Osborne 1, released according to the text?

    <p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the weight of the first mobile phone, Motorola DynaTAC 8000x, mentioned in the text?

    <p>1.1 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of the computer according to the text?

    <p>Charles Babbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Filipinos own at least one mobile phone according to the Synovate research company as mentioned in the text?

    <p>67%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it mentioned that most profits gained by computer and laptop manufacturers come from offices, businesses, or schools in the text?

    <p>Personal ownership of computers and laptops among Filipinos is not as widespread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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