Question 1

The ……………..allows us to input personal information online for practically anyone to see.
A)Delphi
B)internet
C)ISDN
D)IPR

Accepted Answer

The internet allows users to input and share personal information online, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Question 2

_______ has allowed countries across the world to connect and interact without having to fly thousands of miles to communicate with each other.
A)Technology
B)WIPO
C)IPR
D)Delphi

Accepted Answer

Technology has enabled global connectivity, allowing countries to communicate and interact remotely without the need for physical travel.

Question 3

The importance of stone tools, circa 2.5 million years ago, is considered fundamental in ………….development in the hypothesis.
A)Human
B)ARPANET
C)Usenet
D)BITNET

Accepted Answer

The development of stone tools around 2.5 million years ago is considered a fundamental milestone in human development, marking a significant step in the evolution of human technology and culture. The other options (ARPANET, Usenet, BITNET) are related to the development of the internet and computer networks, which are much more recent technological advancements.

Question 4

The ……………is a major contributor to the development of new technology in many ways.
A)Government
B)Delphi
C)IPR
D)Microliths

Accepted Answer

The government is a major contributor to the development of new technology through funding, policy-making, and research initiatives.

Question 5

……………….is the author of 'The Lights in the Tunnel: Automation, Accelerating Technology and the Economy of the Future'.
A)Martin Ford
B)George B.Selden
C)Jon Hall
D)Sam Ockman,

Accepted Answer

Martin Ford is the author of 'The Lights in the Tunnel: Automation, Accelerating Technology and the Economy of the Future', which discusses the impact of automation and technology on the economy.

Question 6

Appropriate technology, sometimes called ……………….technology, more of an economics concern, refers to compromises between central and expensive technologies of developed nations and those that developing nations find most effective to deploy given an excess of labour and scarcity of cash.
A)Intermediate
B)ARPANET
C)Usenet
D)BITNET

Accepted Answer

Appropriate technology is also known as Intermediate technology. It represents a compromise between high-cost, advanced technology of developed countries and the simpler, more affordable solutions that fit the economic and labor conditions of developing countries.

Question 7

In economics, definitions or assumptions of progress or growth are often related to one or more assumptions about technology's economic influence.Challenging prevailing assumptions about technology and its usefulness has led to alternative ideas like uneconomic growth or measuring well-being.These, and economics itself, can often be described as technologies, specifically, as…………………...
A)Delphi
B)ARPANET
C)BITNET
D)Persuasion technology

Accepted Answer

Persuasion technology refers to methods and applications designed to change people's attitudes or behaviors, which aligns with the concept of influencing economic beliefs or practices.

Question 8

The implementation of …………………influences the values of a society by changing expectations and realities.
A)WIPO
B)Delphi
C)ISDN
D)Technology

Accepted Answer

Technology influences the values of a society by changing expectations and realities, as it shapes how people interact, communicate, work, and live on a daily basis.

Question 9

The implementation of technology is also influenced by……………...
A)Values
B)ARPANET
C)Delphi
D)Gnomon

Accepted Answer

Values influence the implementation of technology because they shape the priorities, ethics, and societal norms that guide how technology is developed, used, and regulated.

Question 10

……………..provides an understanding, and an appreciation for the world around us.
A)Technology
B)Catapult
C)Horseshoe
D)Delphi

Accepted Answer

Technology enhances our understanding and appreciation of the world by enabling us to explore, learn, and interact with our environment in ways that were previously impossible.

Question 11

…………….is one proponent of the irresistibleness of technology to humans.
A)Jacques Ellul
B)George B.Selden
C)Jon Hall
D)Sam Ockman

Accepted Answer

Jacques Ellul is known for his discussions on the theme of the irresistibility of technology to humans, particularly in his works on the philosophy of technology, where he explores the idea that society cannot resist the development and integration of technology.

Question 12

…………………espouses the idea that humanity cannot resist the temptation of expanding our knowledge and our technological abilities.
A)George
B)Selden b) Jacques Ellul
C)Michael Tiemann
D)Eric S. Raymond

Accepted Answer

Jacques Ellul is known for his philosophical and sociological works, particularly concerning technology and its impact on humanity. He espouses the idea that humanity cannot resist the temptation of expanding our knowledge and technological abilities, a concept central to his critique of technological society.

Question 13

The wheel was invented in the……………., and has become one of the worlds most famous and most useful technologies.
A)4th millennium BC
B)1st millennium BC
C)2nd millennium BC
D)3rd millennium BC

Accepted Answer

The wheel was indeed invented in the 4th millennium BC, marking a significant advancement in human technology and greatly influencing the development of civilization.

Question 14

The National Museum of Iran is located in………………….
A)New York
B)Harvard
C)New Jersey
D)Tehran

Accepted Answer

The National Museum of Iran is located in Tehran, which is the capital city of Iran.

Question 15

………….concept of three major stages of social evolution (savagery, barbarism, and civilization) can be divided by technological milestones, such as fire, the bow, and pottery in the savage era, domestication of animals, agriculture, and metalworking in the barbarian era and the alphabet and writing in the civilization era.
A)Morgan's
B)George B.Selden's
C)Michael Tiemann's
D)Eric S. Raymond's

Accepted Answer

Morgan's concept of social evolution categorizes human societies into three stages (savagery, barbarism, and civilization) based on technological advancements.

Question 16

For ……………"the primary functions of culture" is to "harness and control energy".
A)Leslie White
B)Jon Hall
C)Sam Ockman
D)Linus Torvalds

Accepted Answer

Leslie White is known for his theory that the primary function of culture is to harness and control energy. He believed that the development of culture is directly linked to the amount of energy harnessed by a society.

Question 17

………….differentiates between five stages of human development: In the first, people use energy of their own muscles.In the second, they use energy of domesticated animals'.In the third; they use the energy of plants (agricultural revolution). In the fourth, they learn to use theenergy of natural resources: coal, oil, gas. In the fifth, they harness nuclear energy.
A)Eric S. Raymond
B)George B.Selden
C)Leslie White
D)Richard Stallman

Accepted Answer

Leslie White is known for his theory of cultural evolution, where he differentiates between five stages of human development based on the sources of energy humans have harnessed.

Question 18

…………… introduced a formula P=E*T, where E is a measure of energy consumed, and T is the measure of efficiency of technical factors utilizing the energy.
A)Sam Ockman
B)Jon Hall
C)Leslie White
D)Michael Tiemann

Accepted Answer

Leslie White introduced the formula P=E*T, where P stands for cultural power, E for energy consumed, and T for the efficiency of technical factors utilizing the energy. This was part of his theory on cultural evolution, where he proposed that the development of society is driven by technological advancements that increase energy efficiency.

Question 19

In ……………words, "culture evolves as the amount of energy harnessed per capita per year is increased or as the efficiency of the instrumental means of putting the energy to work is increased".
A)Leslie White
B)George B.Selden
C)Linus Torvalds
D)Richard Stallman

Accepted Answer

Leslie White proposed that culture evolves as the amount of energy harnessed per capita per year increases or as the efficiency of the instrumental means of putting the energy to work is increased. This perspective emphasizes the role of technological advancement and energy consumption in cultural evolution.

Question 20

Russian astronomer, ………………., extrapolated his theory creating the Kardashev scale, which categorizes the energy use of advanced civilizations.
A)Nikolai Kardashev
B)George B.Selden
C)Jon Hall
D)Sam Ockman,

Accepted Answer

Nikolai Kardashev was the Russian astronomer who developed the Kardashev scale, a method of measuring a civilization's level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy they are able to use.

Quiz 3: Exploring the Impact and Evolution of Technology

The ……………..allows us to input personal information online for practically anyone to see.

_______ has allowed countries across the world to connect and interact without having to fly thousands of miles to communicate with each other.

The importance of stone tools, circa 2.5 million years ago, is considered fundamental in ………….development in the hypothesis.

The ……………is a major contributor to the development of new technology in many ways.

……………….is the author of 'The Lights in the Tunnel: Automation, Accelerating Technology and the Economy of the Future'.

Appropriate technology, sometimes called ……………….technology, more of an economics concern, refers to compromises between central and expensive technologies of developed nations and those that developing nations find most effective to deploy given an excess of labour and scarcity of cash.

The implementation of …………………influences the values of a society by changing expectations and realities.

The implementation of technology is also influenced by……………...

……………..provides an understanding, and an appreciation for the world around us.

…………….is one proponent of the irresistibleness of technology to humans.

…………………espouses the idea that humanity cannot resist the temptation of expanding our knowledge and our technological abilities.

The wheel was invented in the……………., and has become one of the worlds most famous and most useful technologies.

The National Museum of Iran is located in………………….

For ……………"the primary functions of culture" is to "harness and control energy".

…………… introduced a formula P=E*T, where E is a measure of energy consumed, and T is the measure of efficiency of technical factors utilizing the energy.

In ……………words, "culture evolves as the amount of energy harnessed per capita per year is increased or as the efficiency of the instrumental means of putting the energy to work is increased".

Russian astronomer, ………………., extrapolated his theory creating the Kardashev scale, which categorizes the energy use of advanced civilizations.