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Negros College, Inc.

Tampocon II, Ayungon, Negros Oriental


Science Technology and Society
S.Y. 2020 – 2021
PRE - FINAL EXAMINATION
( April 14, 2021 )

I. Complete the Table ( copy and answer )


Timeline of the Information Age
YEAR Event
1 3000 BC
2 2900 BC
3 1300 BC
4 500 BC
5 220 BC
6 100 AD
7 105 AD
8 1455
9 1755
10 1802
11 1824
12 1830s
13 1837
14 1861
15 1876
16 1877
17 1899
18 1902
19 1906
20 1923
21 1926
22 1939
23 1940s
24 1945
25 1946
26 1948
27 1957
28 1958
29 1960s
30 1969
31 1971
32 1972
33 1974
34 1975
35 1977
36 1984
37 Mid 90s
38 1987
39 1991
40 January 1997
II. Identification.
Identify each statement. Write your answer on your answer sheet/s. ( 2pts each)

1. Can apply to virtually any device that has a microprocessor in it.


2. Father of information theory.
3. Is a worldwide system of interconnected networks that facilitate data transmission
among
innumerable computers.
4. It was a suitable way of sending message to fellow workers , business partners , or
friends.
5. A consolidated database initiated in 1986.
6. Is the application of information technology to store, organize , and analyze vast
amount of biological data.
7. Used for comparing sequences.
8. An interactive genome analysis tool.
9. Became a pastime in and of itself.
10. Is an issue that poses alarm worldwide.
11. The world’s most popular search engine, accepting more than 200 million queries
daily.
12. Proposed the Theory of Information Age in 1982.
13. Also called Digital Age and the new Media Age
14. When was information became the currency in the business world?
15. Article of Robert Harris.
16. Is an electronic device that stores and processes data.
17. Were first known as microcomputers.
18. These are huge comp0uter system that can fill an entire room.
19. It is described as a PC that is not designed for portability.
20. Commonly called notebooks.
21. This term has been replaced by enterprise server.
22. Found to be useful in the areas of identifying diseases resistance genes and
designing plants with high nutrition value.
23. The statement of Tilman.
24. Is a group with an increased susceptibility to the adverse effects of an environment
risk factor.
25. A former overseas Filipino worker in Singapore turned farmer , attended the
Itegrated Pest Management last 2021.
26. When was the term genetic engineering was coined by Jack Williamson?
27. Is the term used for a organism created through genetic engineering.
28. Genetically modified plants to resist certain viruses.
29. Modified plants to produce pharmaceutical products.
30. Genetically modified plants with certain minerals.
31. An enzyme used for food flavor enhancer.
32. Is a compound used for anti-malarial drug extracted from sweet wordwood plant.
33. A modified human insulin approved in 1966.
34. Genetically modified plants to resist certain pests.
35. Genetically modified plants resist natural discoloration.
36. The asexual reproduction of an organism using parent cell through genetic
engineering.
37. Mapping of human genes to provide framework for research and studies in the field
in the field of medicine.
38. Its quests are to preserve and prolong life.
39. The guideline for the importation and release into the environment of GM plants and
plant.
40. Was issued to address the bio safety requirements of the Cartagena Protocol and
the establishment of the NBF.
41. The vast variety of life forms in the entire Earth.
42. General Director of WWF International , described that the appearance of wildlife is
at an unprecedented rate.
43. What year that the Organic Agriculture Act was issued.
44. Developed the guide lines on the planned release of genetically manipulated
organisms and potentially harmful exotic species in 1998.
45. When was the Philippines became part of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?

III. Enumeration.
A. Major threats to biodiversity. ( 1- 5)
B. Roles of GMOs in the food and agricultural industries. ( 1 – 6 )
C. Biosafety on GMOs. (1 – 3 )
D. Benefits of GMOs. ( 1 – 7 )
E. GMOs in non-food crops and microorganisms. ( 1 – 5 )
F. Types of Computer. ( 1 – 7 )
G. Guidelines in checking the reliability of web sources that we gather. ( 1 – 5 )
H. Examples of useful and reliable web sources (1 – 24 )

IV. ESSAY.
Answer each question.

1. What is the general process of genetic engineering.

2. According to The WHO, biodiversity is a vital element of a human being’s nutrition.


Why?

3. Do you think that Earth can exist without human beings taking care of it? Or
biodiversity also needs human beings for it to be in a continuous growing process?

4. What are small ways that you think would promote safekeeping our biodiversity?

5. What do you think are the common human activities that can harm biodiversity?

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