Computers are very fast and they can perform calculatoins with great accuracy. Because they are fast and accurate, computers are well suited for
a. establishing design aesthetics
b. identifying usability problems
c. ensuring a product is patented
d. complex simulated modeling
What is d. complex simulated modeling
100
Studying the historical development of technology helps citizens:
What is appreciate how innovation is an essential component of history.
100
The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using
a. mythology as a starting point of explanation
b. the tools of technology and engineering
c. works handed down from previous inventors
d. mathematics as a mean to define the natural world
What are the tools of technology and engineering
100
The first step of the design process
What is defining the problem
100
After a building has been designed, appropriate building permits have been obtained, and a site has been secured, the next major step of construction is:
What is preparing the site.
200
The tensile strength of coper wire may be represented with the unit POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI). What mathematical ideas are represented by the two terms 'per' and 'square inch'
What is "division and area"
200
The period that is associated with the development of the transistor and integrated circuited is the:
What is information age.
200
The basic units of all systems are referred to as the:
What are the core technologies
200
An example of machine to human communication system would be a:
a. electronic relay
b. CNC machine
c. smoke detector
d. telephone
What is a smoke detector
200
Constructing a dam to withstand the tremendous pressure of lake water is possible if ______________ is used.
What is high strength steel
300
Systems are embedded within technological, environmental, and ______________________.
What is scientific systems.
300
The paleolithic period refers to the period in history characterized by the earliest known:
What is production of stone tools
300
Prior to deciding whether or not to develop a product engineers and designers will conduct a _____________________.
What is a market survey
300
Systems thinking involves the process of looking at a problem
In its entirety
300
A construction manager's job would include all but one of the following:
a. deal with environmental issues
b. manage people
c. analyze construction drawings
d. design a structure
What is design a structure.
400
The study of technology seeks to solve problems and extend human capabilities that involve the use of processes to develop __________________.
What is systems.
400
The transfer of technological knowledge and skills from one generation or society to another is usually accompanied with modifications to the products created through the application of these knowledge and skills. This process is called:
What is technological evolution.
400
Acquiring medical data and then transmitting onto a doctor is an example of:
What is telemedicine
400
A software team is working on a new computer program. The team analyzes the market and then works to develop the new product using what approach?
What is research and development
400
The document that can be signed by the homeowner and the contractor to prevent the contractor or supplier for charging back materials after the job is completed and paid is known as a ____________.
What is a release of lien.
500
The most common language used to access and transfer files over World Wide Web is
What is hypertext transfer protocol or http:/
500
Technological __________________ and processes often arise from a need in a specific situation such as war and natural disaster.
What is knowledge
500
A farmer owns a large production farm. The farm is responsible for processing, production, and ______________ locally raised products
What is distribution
500
The most common type of flow chart used in managing construction is called a:
What is project flow chart
500
The document an architect and/or engineer use to develop a dwelling is known as a: