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UNIVERSAL COLLEGES OF PARANAQUE, INC

8273 Dr. A Santos Ave., Sucat Road, Parañaque City

PRELIM EXAMINATION
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
1st SEMESTER 2019-2020

Name: __________________________________ Score:_________

Section: _________________________________ Date: _________

Read and analyze each item. Shade the letter of the correct answer.

1. Science can be defined by which of the following statements:

I. Science as an idea III. Science as a body of knowledge
II. Science as an intellectual activity IV. Science as a personal and social activity
a. I and II only c. I, II and III only
b. I and III only d. I, II, III and IV
2. This was also known as the period of enlightenment when the developments in the field of
mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed the views of society about
nature.
a. Industrial Revolution c. Renaissance
b. Scientific Revolution d. Information Age
3. The goal of science is _________________
I. To know III. To create
II. To discover IV. To destroy
a. I and II only c. II and III only
b. I, II and III only d. II, III and IV only
4. The scientist who supported the beliefs of Nicolas Copernicus which led to his house arrest is
_________.
a. Charles Darwin c. Plato
b. Galileo Galilei d. Aristotle
5. The two views of the solar system are the ________
a. Heliocentric and Geocentric Views
b. Heliocentric and Planecentric Views
c. Geocentric and Star Centered Views
d. Geocentric and Flat Earth Views
6. What contribution of the Aztec Civilization, which is still used today, that enabled them to plan
their activities, rituals and planting seasons?
a. Chocolates c. Calendar
b. Medication d. Mandatory Education
7. How many policies did the NCRP generate to improve the competitiveness of the Philippines in
the ASEAN Region?
a. 4 c. 16
b. 5 d. 17
8. Which among the following science education institutions are not supervised by the Department
of Education?
a. Philippine Science High School System
b. Special Science Elementary Schools
c. Quezon City Regional Science High School
d. Manila Science High School
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9. A system of knowledge that consists of developing alternative ideas in explaining various

phenomena and the surroundings.
a. Indigenous science c. Indigenous knowledge
b. Indigenous beliefs d. Indigenous teachings
10. Which of the following is NOT and example of the knowledge that are taught and practiced by
the indigenous people?
a. Classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on cultural properties.
b. Preserving food
c. Building irrigation systems
d. Predicting weather conditions and seasons using tools such as thermometers and
barometers.

For Nos 11 – 16: The development of science and technology in the Philippines are influenced by
many factors. Determine which type of influence are the following, shade (a) for Internal Influence
and (b) for External Influence.
11. Survival 14. Economic Activities
12. Culture 15. International Economic Demands
13. Foreign Colonizers 16. Trades with Foreign Countries

For Nos 17 – 23: Identify which cluster reflects the given goals of the Philippines in terms of its
competitiveness in Science and Technology.
Choose among the following:
a. Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance
b. Physics, Engineering and Industrial Research, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
c. Medical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
d. Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry

17. Emphasizing degrees, licenses, and employment opportunities

18. Empowering food and drug agencies to conduct evidence-based research as pool of information
19. Emphasizing teaching in the mother tongue
20. Integrating ASEAN awareness in basic education without adding to the curriculum
21. Promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous people's conservation
22. Harnessing science and technology as an independent mover of development
23. Legislating a law supporting human genome projects

For Nos 24 – 27: Match the following Filipino scientists and their contributions, achievements or field
of study in the improvement of Science and Technology in the Philippines.
a. Fabian M. Dayrit c. Ramon C. Barba
b. Angel Alcala d. Lilian Formalejo Patena

24. Tissue culture in Philippine Mangoes 26. Herbal Medicine

25. Marine Science 27. Plant Biotechnology

28 – 30: Match the following concepts and ideas that compose the framework of indigenous science.

Indigenous science:
28. Uses a. Traditional knowledge
29. Is guided by b. Science process skills
30. Is composed of c. Community culture and values
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Prepared by: Engr. Irene R. Billones

Subject Professor