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100
  •  This is the application of engineering to living things such as humans and plants

A) prototype
B) bio-engineering
C) photosynthesis
D) cost-benefit-analysis

B) bio-engineering

100
  • This is the positive purpose for which the technology is designed to be used

A) cost-benefit analysis
B) assistive bio-engineering
C) intended benefit
D) unintended consequences

C) intended benefit

100
  • Which question do engineers NOT ask?

A) Will I use this technology for myself?
B) Why does the problem need to be solved?
C) What is the problem?
D) Who does the problem affect?

A) Will I use this technology for myself?

100
  • How has the invention of the personal computer helped people the most?

A) by improving transportation
B) by replacing paper
C) by increasing communication
D) by reducing pollution

C) by increasing communication

100
  • How do road reflectors MOST benefit people

A) by helping people to cross the road safely
B) by helping runners see cars on the road
C) by helping drivers to see the road more clearly
D) by helping workers with road construction

C) by helping drivers to see the road more clearly

200
  • What is the first step of the engineering design process

A) research
B) making a prototype
C) Identifying the problem
D) communicate

C) Identifying the problem

200
  •  After you have identified the problem, what should you do next?

A) communicate your results
B) build a prototype
C) research
D) run a test

C) research

200
  • When brainstorming ideas, it is most important to focus on what?

A) As many ideas as possible (quantity)
B) the 10 best solutions
C) what's for dinner
D) One awesome idea

A) As many ideas as possible (quantity)

200
  • This type of bio-engineering is developed to help organisms WITHOUT changing them

A) consequences
B) adaptive bio-engineering
C) photosynthesis
D) assistive bio-engineering

D) assistive bio-engineering

200
  • Which of these is an example of assistive bio-engineering

A) knee replacement
B) contact lenses
C) cochlear implants
D) prosthetic limb

D) prosthetic limb

300
  • This is the "test model" of the product

A) prototype
B) summary
C) photograph
D) cost-benefit analysis

A) prototype

300
  • Engineers make sure that the cost of designing and producing the new product is worth its benefit. What is this called?

A) cost-benefit analysis
B) over-priced
C) prototype
D) final product

A) cost-benefit analysis

300
  • These are the uses or results that engineers do not purposely include in the design of products

A) prototype
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) unintended consequences
D) intended consequences

C) unintended consequences

300
  • Which statement BEST describes how the Internet has helped improve life for many people?

A) People can now do their work from home.
B) The Internet has eliminated the need for the library.
C) The Internet allows students to concentrate more on homework.
D) People are able to access information from many locations

D) People are able to access information from many locations

300
  •  Which of the following best defines the word constraint?

A) opportunity
B) restriction
C) option
D) idea

B) restriction

400
  • This is the process of creating technology

A) engineering
B) research
C) photosynthesis
D) scientific method

A) engineering

400
  • This term refers to the products and processes that are designed to serve our needs as well as the tools and methods for creating the products and processes.

A) cost-benefit analysis
B) photosynthesis
C) technology
D) engineering

C) technology

400
  • Unintended consequences can be either negative or positive

A) False
B) True
C) I don't know

B) True

400
  • . This type of technology helps organisms by actually CHANGING the organism.

A) assistive bio-engineering
B) blending
C) adaptive bio-engineering
D) photosynthesis

C) adaptive bio-engineering

400
  •  In engineering, the design process begins when...

A) a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
B) and engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product
C) information about an existing product is gathered by an engineer

A) a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem

500
  • This step follows creating the prototype in the engineering design process

A) eat a snack
B) test and evaluate
C) identify the problem
D) research

B) test and evaluate

500
  •  Which one of these is not an example of technology?

A) cell phones
B) microwaves
C) the air we breathe
D) computers

C) the air we breathe

500
  • Which of these is a negative effect associated with some types of new technology?

A) increased worker productivity
B) faster diagnosis of medical problems
C) less time required to find information
D) decreased physical activity

D) decreased physical activity

500
  • Which of the following is NOT an example of assistive bio-engineering

A) hip replacement
B) eye glasses
C) wheelchair
D) hearing aid

A) hip replacement

500
  •  When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually...

A) many possible correct solutions
B) only one possible correct solution
C) a very limited number of possible correct solutions

A) many possible correct solutions

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