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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical dilemmas are mentioned in the text regarding technology?

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

What did Paul Gottlieb Nipkow refer to his invention as?

<p>'Electric telescope' (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Philippines (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many active Facebook accounts are there in the Philippines?

<p>47 million (C)</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 (D)</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. (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Charles Babbage (C)</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% (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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