MCQs on “The Role of Science and Technology in Combatting Pandemics” 

1. What is the primary role of science and technology in combating pandemics?

• a) Providing entertainment
• b) Developing vaccines and treatments
• c) Creating economic policies
• d) Promoting tourism
• Answer: b) Developing vaccines and treatments

2. Which technology has been crucial in developing COVID-19 vaccines?

• a) Artificial intelligence (AI)
• b) CRISPR gene editing
• c) mRNA technology
• d) Virtual reality (VR)
• Answer: c) mRNA technology

3. Which of the following is an example of a rapid diagnostic technology used during pandemics?

• a) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests
• b) X-ray machines
• c) MRI scanners
• d) CT scans
• Answer: a) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests

4. What role do data analytics play in combating pandemics?

• a) Predicting economic trends
• b) Identifying hotspots and tracking disease spread
• c) Providing entertainment content
• d) Enhancing social media engagement
• Answer: b) Identifying hotspots and tracking disease spread

5. Which technology is used for real-time contact tracing during a pandemic?

• a) Drones
• b) GPS tracking and mobile apps
• c) Satellites
• d) Blockchain
• Answer: b) GPS tracking and mobile apps

6. The development of which diagnostic tool helped in the early detection of COVID-19?

• a) Blood pressure monitors
• b) Rapid antigen tests
• c) EEG devices
• d) ECG machines
• Answer: b) Rapid antigen tests

7. Which technology has been crucial for the development of COVID-19 vaccines in a short time?

• a) Nanotechnology
• b) Artificial intelligence (AI)
• c) CRISPR gene editing
• d) mRNA technology
• Answer: d) mRNA technology

8. What is the role of artificial intelligence in pandemic response?

• a) Developing new vaccines
• b) Managing public health policies
• c) Modeling disease spread and predicting outbreaks
• d) Providing healthcare directly
• Answer: c) Modeling disease spread and predicting outbreaks

9. Which of the following technologies has been used for remote healthcare during a pandemic?

• a) Telemedicine
• b) Solar energy
• c) 3D printing
• d) Virtual reality
• Answer: a) Telemedicine

10. Which of the following is an example of a biotechnology that was critical during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• a) CRISPR
• b) Artificial intelligence
• c) Internet of Things (IoT)
• d) Blockchain
• Answer: a) CRISPR

11. What is the role of genomic sequencing in combating pandemics?

• a) Creating vaccines
• b) Detecting mutations and variants of viruses
• c) Enhancing economic policies
• d) Detecting water contamination
• Answer: b) Detecting mutations and variants of viruses

12. Which technology has helped in monitoring the global spread of pandemics?

• a) Satellite imaging
• b) Cloud computing
• c) Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• d) Drones
• Answer: c) Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

13. Which of the following was an application of AI in the COVID-19 pandemic?

• a) Producing vaccines
• b) Predicting patient outcomes
• c) Social distancing enforcement
• d) Public transport management
• Answer: b) Predicting patient outcomes

14. Which of the following is a tool used for drug discovery during pandemics?

• a) CRISPR
• b) High-throughput screening
• c) Biometric sensors
• d) Drones
• Answer: b) High-throughput screening

15. Which of the following technologies was employed in the rapid development of ventilators during the pandemic?

• a) 3D printing
• b) Artificial intelligence
• c) Nanotechnology
• d) CRISPR
• Answer: a) 3D printing

16. Which of the following is a key challenge in the application of technology during pandemics?

• a) Availability of data
• b) Lack of medical professionals
• c) Over-reliance on manual work
• d) Limited availability of drugs
• Answer: a) Availability of data

17. Which of the following technologies has enhanced the speed of vaccine distribution?

• a) Blockchain
• b) Robotics
• c) GPS tracking
• d) AI-based logistics management
• Answer: d) AI-based logistics management

18. In the context of pandemics, what is the function of digital health passports?

• a) Tracking citizens’ spending habits
• b) Providing real-time health status updates and vaccination information
• c) Encouraging people to stay at home
• d) Improving telecommunication networks
• Answer: b) Providing real-time health status updates and vaccination information

19. Which organization developed the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine technology?

• a) WHO
• b) Pfizer and BioNTech
• c) NASA
• d) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Answer: b) Pfizer and BioNTech

20. Which of the following was an important technological tool in early detection of the COVID-19 virus in Wuhan?

• a) Drones
• b) Genomic sequencing
• c) Internet of Things (IoT)
• d) Remote sensing satellites
• Answer: b) Genomic sequencing

21. Which of the following technologies helps reduce the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings?

• a) Artificial intelligence
• b) Internet of Things (IoT)
• c) Robotics for remote surgeries
• d) All of the above
• Answer: d) All of the above

22. What role did AI play in COVID-19 vaccine development?

• a) Predicting vaccine efficacy
• b) Identifying potential compounds for vaccine formulation
• c) Managing vaccine logistics
• d) Designing vaccine packaging
• Answer: b) Identifying potential compounds for vaccine formulation

23. Which of the following technologies was used to enhance the testing capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• a) Mobile testing apps
• b) Nanotechnology
• c) Blockchain
• d) 3D scanning
• Answer: a) Mobile testing apps

24. What is the role of machine learning in pandemic data analysis?

• a) Generating more data
• b) Automating social distancing
• c) Analyzing vast datasets to detect patterns and predict future outbreaks
• d) Creating vaccines
• Answer: c) Analyzing vast datasets to detect patterns and predict future outbreaks

25. What is the significance of blockchain in pandemic management?

• a) It helps track vaccines and medical supplies securely
• b) It prevents online fraud
• c) It speeds up vaccine production
• d) It replaces human workers in healthcare
• Answer: a) It helps track vaccines and medical supplies securely

26. Which of the following technologies enhances telemedicine services during pandemics?

• a) 3D printing
• b) Wearable health devices
• c) Virtual reality
• d) Blockchain
• Answer: b) Wearable health devices

27. What is the role of drones in pandemic response?

• a) Delivering vaccines and medical supplies to remote areas
• b) Spreading awareness about the disease
• c) Creating vaccines
• d) Diagnosing patients remotely
• Answer: a) Delivering vaccines and medical supplies to remote areas

28. Which technology was critical in identifying and monitoring new COVID-19 variants?

• a) Genomic sequencing
• b) Artificial intelligence
• c) Telemedicine
• d) Data mining
• Answer: a) Genomic sequencing

29. How do AI-powered chatbots assist during pandemics?

• a) Offering online medical consultations
• b) Storing health data
• c) Providing social distancing guidelines
• d) Managing hospital admissions
• Answer: a) Offering online medical consultations

30. Which of the following has been a crucial tool for vaccine distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• a) Blockchain for tracking vaccine batches
• b) 3D printers for producing vaccine syringes
• c) Artificial intelligence for patient data collection
• d) Telecommunication networks for vaccine communication
• Answer: a) Blockchain for tracking vaccine batches