Transformative Impact of Products on Society Quiz

Which of the following philosophers published their most influential work during the Enlightenment period?

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Isaac Newton
John Locke
All of the above (correct)

What was the primary contribution of Principia Mathematica to the understanding of physical phenomena?

Establishing the connection between science and technology
Permitting the creation of new substances like aniline dyes
Comprehension of a diversity of physical phenomena, including the motions of heavenly and sublunary bodies (correct)
Improving our knowledge of the place of man and his planet in the universe

Which of the following technological changes was NOT a main feature of the Industrial Revolution?

New energy sources
New machines
Increasing application of psychology to industry (correct)
New basic materials

Which of the following developments was a key feature of the 20th century science?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Industrial Revolution on Great Britain?

It became the home of the Industrial Revolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following new developments during the Industrial Revolution enabled the creation of new substances like aniline dyes?

Chemistry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What ancient civilization was renowned for its reasonably sophisticated medical practices?

Egyptians (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was famous for their knowledge of medicine in ancient Egypt?

Imhotep (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was an ancient form of paper that was easy to roll into scrolls?

Papyrus (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization had the most respected form of medicine in the known world?

Egyptians (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were some practical arts involved in ancient times according to the text?

Healing practices and Metal tradition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary contribution of the Spanish colonial era to the development of science and technology in the Philippines?

Establishing schools and hospitals, enabling scientific research (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about pre-colonial Filipinos is NOT supported by the given information?

They had a deep understanding of the composition of alloys. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what was the highest institution of learning during the Spanish colonial era?

The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the epitome of the Renaissance man in the Philippine context, according to the information provided?

Dr. Jose P. Rizal (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about pre-colonial Filipinos is supported by the given information?

They obtained only what was needed for their everyday life through a simple understanding of nature. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the role of Spanish friars during the colonial era?

They trained the first Filipino professionals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver for a shift from one scientific paradigm to another?

The accumulation of enough anomalies that cannot be explained by the current paradigm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of normal science within a scientific paradigm?

To conduct research and experimentation within the framework of the current paradigm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a scientific paradigm?

It is a framework containing all the commonly accepted views about a subject (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'instrumental reasoning' in the context of the intellectual revolution described in the text?

The process of making decisions based on a cost-benefit analysis or practical considerations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an intellectual revolution, as described in the text?

It is a period where paradigm shifts occurred and widely accepted beliefs were challenged (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which government agencies are authorized to use the analytics software for monitoring events and operations in real time?

Police, fire, and anti-terrorism task force (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratories (ADMATEL)?

To perform failure analysis and materials characterization for quality control and R&D (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Electronics Products Development Center (EPDC)?

To design, develop, and test hardware and software for electronic products (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a core function of the Philippine Genome Center?

To combine basic and applied research for the development of health diagnostics, therapeutics, DNA forensics, and preventive products (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Die and Mold Solutions Center?

To enhance the competitiveness of the local tool and die sector through the localization of currently imported dies and molds (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'Paradigm Shift' as described in the text?

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns that define the way in which we think and act (A) Signup and view all the answers