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THE CONTEMPORARY Technology WORLD (GE 113)
Name: ___________________________________________________________________Year & Section:___________ Date: _________
General Instruction: READ AND ANSWER EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY.
TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Carefully read and understand each of the following questions. Write THE
LETTER of the correct answer on the blank before each item.
_______________1. What do you call the process of expanding various sociocultural and socioecological
processes from national to international and transcultural level?
A. Globalism C. Internationalism
B. Globalization D. Internationalization
_______________2. What are the indicators of Global Connectedness Index (GCI) in measuring the flows and
interconnections of a country to other global players?
A. Trade, Migration, Capital, Technology C. Trade, Economy, People, Information
B. Trade, Capital, People, Information D. Trade, Culture, Capital, Technology
_______________3. Two words are combined that describes a product or service that is developed and
distributed globally but is also adjusted to accommodate the user or consumer in a local market.
A. Localization C. Glocalization
B. Globalization D. Globalization
_______________4. Is globalization synonymous with deterritorialization?
A. Yes, globalization is all about the breaking down of territorial boundaries and the Western
civilization is the main driver of globalization.
B. Yes, globalization is all about integrating diverse economic processes, cultures and worldviews
which would break down territorial boundaries
C. No, other manifestations of globalization include changes in the temporal connections of people
such as accessing news in the internet.
D. No, territorial boundaries are still strong because governments have come up with laws and
regulations to regulate the flow of trade and information.
_______________5. Is globalization synonymous with Westernization?
A. No, naval voyages and early trade had been established in non-Western countries even during the
ancient times.
B. No, capitalism and free market economics were also practiced by non-Western civilizations during
ancient times.
C. Yes, the concept of Globalization is a modern concept which first came up during the Industrial
Revolution along with capitalism and free market economics.
D. Yes, the main catalyst for Globalization was the Age of Exploration led by European countries in
the 16th century. This had laid the groundworks for the establishment of global trade routes.
_______________6. Which of the following is not a factor that drives Globalization?
A. Reduction of Trade Barriers
B. Development of Modern Technology
C. Free Trade
D. Fair Trade
_______________7.
commonly divided into
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three major areas
according to the Technology academic
literatures. What are the three major
areas?
A. Economic, Political, Ecological C. Economic, Societal, Cultural
B. Economic, Political, Cultural D. Economic, Political, Environmental
_______________8. This area of globalization refers to the widespread international movement of goods,
capital, services, technology and information. It is the increasing integration and interdependence of
national, regional, and local economies across the world through an intensification of cross-border
movement of goods, services, technologies and capital.
A. Political Globalization C. Economic Globalization
B. Cultural Globalization D. Ecological Globalization
_______________9. This refers to the increasing “contact between people and their ideas, their values, their
ways of life
A. Political Globalization C. Economic Globalization
B. Ecological Globalization D. Cultural Globalization
_______________10. This are of globalization refers to the growth of the worldwide political system, both in
sizes and complexity. It is also known as the intensification and expansion of political interrelations
across the globe.
A. Political Globalization C. Economic Globalization
B. Ecological Globalization D. Cultural Globalization
________________11. Which of the following is the best manifestation of Cultural Globalization?
A. Gary travelled to Japan to pursue greener pasture there and study the Japanese culture
B. Gracielle working in Thailand as a public school teacher and study the Thai culture
C. Elisha enrolled in a student exchange program to Taiwan in order to study the Taiwanese culture.
D. Irene studying the Korean Culture through watching Korean drama and listening to K-POP songs.
________________12. How has Cultural Globalization affected the music industry?
A. It has decreased the popularity of international music
B. It has led to the preservation of regional music genres
C. It has facilitated the global success of K-pop
D. It has made music less accessible to people worldwide
________________13. Political Globalization involves the expansion of:
A. Political decision- making within national borders
B. Political decision-making within one organization
C. Political decision-making beyond national borders
D. Political decision-making beyond one organization
________________14. Do poor countries always benefit from borrowed funds?
A. No, the borrowed funds are coupled with Structural Adjustment Policies which would compel
poor countries to reduce spending in social services and welfare.
B. No, the borrowed funds are coupled with Structural Adjustment Policies which would compel
poor countries to increase spending in social services and welfare
C. Yes, the borrowed funds are coupled with Structural Adjustment Policies which would compel
poor countries to increase spending in social services and welfare
D. Yes, borrowed funds are coupled with Structural Adjustment Policies which would compel poor
countries to reduce spending in social services and welfare.
________________15. These are the actors that facilitate Economic Globalization EXCEPT
A. International
Organizations
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C. Central Banks
B. Multinational Technology companies
D. Environmental Groups
________________16. This international economic organization provide short-term financial assistance to
countries to help ease balance of payments adjustments.
A. World Trade Organization
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Bank
D. Asian Development Bank
_________________17. This personality viewed the world in which countries are placed into different
economic classes.
A. Immanuel Wallerstein C. Emmanuel Wallace
B. Immanuel Wilhelmsen D. Emmanuel Wallerstein
_________________18. These group of countries that are typically characterized by low levels of
industrialization, technology, and infrastructure. They are heavily reliant on the export of raw materials
and agricultural products.
A. Core C. Periphery
B. Semi-Core D. Semi-periphery
__________________19. These group of countries have highly developed industries, technology, and
infrastructure. They play a central role in the global economy and wield significant political and economic
influence.
A. Core C. Periphery
B. Semi-Core D. Semi-periphery
__________________20. Atlantis is a country whose economy is highly developed and has a strong industrial
base. What do you think is her relationship with the developing countries?
A. The developing countries always get their cheap labor and raw materials from Atlantis
B. Atlantis process the raw materials intended from developed countries to developing countries.
C. The developing countries process the raw materials coming from semi-periphery countries to
Atlantis.
D. Atlantis always get its cheap labor and raw materials from developing countries.
__________________21. Neverland is a country having a lot of resources and raw materials but its economy is
less developed and there is low level of industrialization. What do you think the country should do to
become a core country?
A. Maintain its focus on resource extraction and trade to remain a peripheral country.
B. Invest in advanced technology and infrastructure to accelerate industrialization.
C. Forge strong alliances with neighboring core countries to boost economic development.
D. Establish strict protectionist trade policies to safeguard domestic industries.
__________________22. It is an institutional arrangement of governance that addresses regional or globalized
issues that go beyond the scope of a nation-state.
A. Global International Relations C. Global Interstate System
B. Global Estate System D. Global International System
__________________23. Why the capabilities of the Traditional State System to solve global problems and
issues has become limited?
A. Because traditional state systems are now more interconnected and cooperative, making it easier
to address global problems collectively.
B. As a result of the MonCAS
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increased
single global
superpower, Technology which can easily
enforce its solutions on other states.
C. Because traditional state systems have developed new technology that enables them to solve
global problems more efficiently.
D. Due to the emergence of non-state actors and transnational networks, which can operate outside
the control of traditional nation-states.
__________________24. In which of the following scenario the Global Interstate System exert its influence to
the National Governments?
A. In situations involving non-state actors, such as multinational corporations, challenging the
authority of national governments.
B. During international conflicts and wars, where the Global Interstate System mediates and
negotiates peace agreements.
C. When local governments request assistance for managing domestic economic crises.
D. When global sporting events like the Olympics take place, emphasizing international cooperation
and diplomacy.
___________________25. If you will become a president of a country, what policies will you implement to fulfill
the demands of the World Trade Organization?
A. Relax the regulations on imported products entering the country such as the reduction of tariffs
B. Implement quantitative regulations on the entry of imported products in order to enhance
domestic production
C. Ensure that domestic products have always competitive advantage against imported products
through the imposition of tariffs
D. Adopt a balanced approach when it comes to trade liberalization and protectionism.
___________________26. An ideology or philosophy that emphasizes a highly interconnected and
interdependent world where nations and societies collaborate on a global scale.
A. Globalism C. Internationalism
B. Globalization D. Internationalization
___________________27. Which of the following best defines globalism?
A. The belief in the superiority of one's own culture
B. The interconnectedness of the world through economic, political, and cultural ties
C. The promotion of isolationism in international relations
D. The advocacy for nationalistic policies
___________________28. What is the primary difference between Globalism and Internationalism?
A. Globalism promotes nationalism, while Internationalism opposes it.
B. Globalism supports isolationism, while Internationalism advocates for international cooperation.
C. Globalism prioritizes global interests, while Internationalism balances global and national
interests.
D. There is no significant difference between the two concepts.
___________________29. This is a process by which economies are becoming more interdependent and
interconnected in terms of commodity flows including externalities and spillover of impacts.
A. Multinational Integration C. International Financial Integration
B. Corporational Integration D. Market Integration
___________________30. This type of integration happens when a firm gains control of other firms performing
similar marketing functions at the same level in the marketing sequence.
A. Horizontal
C.
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B. Vertical Technology Integration
D. Corporational Integration
___________________31. What is a common characteristic of both Multinational Companies (MNCs) and
Transnational Companies (TNCs)?
A. They operate only in one country
B. They have a single headquarters
C. They operate in multiple countries
D. They focus exclusively on domestic markets
___________________32. This is the capacity within the international system to provide government-like
services and public goods in the absence of a world government.
A. Market Integration C. Economic Integration
B. Global Governance D. Cultural Globalization
___________________33. All of the following organizations are examples of Non-State Actors EXCEPT
A. Department of Education
B. International Monetary Fund
C. United Nations
D. Microsoft
____________________34. It is one of the United Nation's principal operational organization that function as to
maintain international peace and security. It authorizes peacekeeping operations, imposes sanctions,
establishes international tribunals and recommends solution to conflicts.
A. UN International Court of Justice C. UN Trusteeship Council
B. UN General Assembly D. UN Security Council
____________________35. A set of rules and principles governing the relations and conduct of sovereign states
with each other.
A. Local Law C. International Law
B. National Law D. Treaty
____________________36. What doctrine of adoption was followed when an international law is automatically
considered part of the domestic legal system?
A. Doctrine of Incorporation C. Doctrine of Operative Fact
B. Doctrine of Transformation D. Doctrine of Precedent
____________________37. A president of a Philippines is planning to incorporate the international treaty that
he signed in his country’s legal systems. Can he automatically do so, without the consent of legislative
branch?
A. Yes, any international treaty entered by the Executive Branch can become automatically part of
the country’s legal system
B. Yes, any international treaty entered by the Executive Branch do not need the approval of the
legislative branch
C. No, any international treaty entered by the Executive Branch need the approval of the legislative
branch especially the Senate
D. No, any international treaty entered by the Executive Branch needs to be approved by the
electorate through a referendum
____________________38. Which of the following is the right chronological order for treaty making?
1. Registration with and publication by the Secretariat of the United Nations
2. Signing of the Treaty by the Representatives
3. Exchange
Instruments
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5. Ratification of the treaty by the constitutional organs of the respective states
A. 52341 C. 23541
B. 42351 D. 32451
____________________39. What percentage of members in Philippine Senate is needed to ratify a treaty signed
by the Executive Branch?
A. 2/3
B. 2/4
C. 4/6
D. 4/3
____________________40. Which of the following best defines the concept of a "state" in international law?
A. A sovereign political entity with defined borders and a permanent population.
B. Any territory with a government, regardless of sovereignty.
C. A region with a shared culture and history.
D. A group of people living together within a geographic area.
____________________41. Which of the following is not an element of the state?
A. Population C. Territory
B. Government D. Currency
____________________42. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and annexed its southern and eastern
parts. What rights of a state was violated?
A. Right to independence C. Right to Territorial Integrity and Jurisdiction
B. Right to equality D. Both A and C
____________________43. How does statelessness impact an individual's access to basic rights?
A. It grants more rights due to neutrality
B. It has no effect on rights
C. It restricts access to education, healthcare, and employment
D. It only affects political rights
____________________44. What is the definition of a refugee according to the United Nations 1951 Refugee
Convention?
A. Someone who flees their home for economic reasons
B. Someone who flees their home due to persecution, war, or violence
C. Someone who wants to explore other countries
D. Someone seeking better employment opportunities
____________________45. Imagine a country is considering sending back a group of asylum-seekers to a place
where they may face torture. What principle should the country follow to make the ethical decision?
A. The principle of Non-Refoulement
B. The right to sovereignty
C. The principle of exclusion
D. The principle of deterrence
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TEST II. ESSAY. Technology Carefully read and
understand the given question. Concisely
discuss the context being asked. Write your answer in 3-5 sentences only.
46-50. As a student, how are you affected by globalization? Be specific with your answers. (5 points)
