2. Which of the following is NOT a key objective of Technology Assessment?

b) Promoting technological monopolies

6. Which of the following is a cybersecurity risk associated with technology?

b) Hacking and ransomware attacks

9.What is one key role of stakeholder analysis in Technology Assessment?

b) To engage various groups affected by the technology

10. What is a possible risk of ignoring Technology Assessment?

b) Ethical and security concerns remain unaddressed

3. What is one of the main ethical concerns in technology use?

b) Data privacy and algorithmic bias

4. Which environmental issue is associated with technology use?

a) Blockchain mining’s energy consumption

5. What is one economic challenge linked to technology use?

c) Job displacement due to automation

8. What does Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focus on?

a) Assessing environmental impacts throughout a product’s life cycle

1. What is the primary purpose of Technology Assessment (TA)?

b) To evaluate the implications, risks, and benefits of technologies

7. Why is Technology Assessment important for policymakers?

b) It provides data for regulation and policy formulation

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2. Which of the following is NOT a key objective of Technology Assessment?
b) Promoting technological monopolies
a) Assessing potential benefits and risks of technology
c) Providing insights for informed decision-making
d) Identifying and mitigating negative impacts on society
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6. Which of the following is a cybersecurity risk associated with technology?
a) Improved online banking security
d) Increased user privacy protection
c) Decreased vulnerability of smart devices
b) Hacking and ransomware attacks
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9.What is one key role of stakeholder analysis in Technology Assessment?
a) To ignore public opinion on technology use
d) To speed up the commercialization process
b) To engage various groups affected by the technology
c) To restrict access to technology for certain groups
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10. What is a possible risk of ignoring Technology Assessment?
c) More investment in research and development
a) Improved decision-making
d) Higher government support for technology companies
b) Ethical and security concerns remain unaddressed
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3. What is one of the main ethical concerns in technology use?
c) Faster internet speeds
b) Data privacy and algorithmic bias
a) Increased job opportunities
d) Higher production efficiency
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4. Which environmental issue is associated with technology use?
b) Reduction in electronic waste
c) Decrease in pollution from production
a) Blockchain mining’s energy consumption
d) Lower water usage in manufacturing
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5. What is one economic challenge linked to technology use?
a) Increased government subsidies
b) Higher employment rates in all industries
c) Job displacement due to automation
d) Reduction in product innovation
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8. What does Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focus on?
d) Improving artificial intelligence algorithms
c) Measuring cybersecurity vulnerabilities
b) Evaluating a company’s market strategy
a) Assessing environmental impacts throughout a product’s life cycle
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1. What is the primary purpose of Technology Assessment (TA)?
a) To develop new technologies
c) To promote the use of artificial intelligence
b) To evaluate the implications, risks, and benefits of technologies
d) To replace human decision-making with automation
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7. Why is Technology Assessment important for policymakers?
b) It provides data for regulation and policy formulation
c) It ensures businesses operate without oversight
a) It helps them ignore emerging technologies
d) It eliminates competition among firms

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