Technological Evolution
Impacts of Technology
History of Technology
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Wild Card!
100
As knowledge and skills increase, modification to products advance from one generation to the next. This is an example of
What is Technological Evolution
100
Advancement in mathematics and science usually results in advancements in:
What is Technology
100
Integrated circuits, microprocessors, fiber optics, and computer networks have exploded in use in the last few decades. What is the name of the age that in which these advancements where made?
What is Information Age
100
In order for an engineer to assess if a designed system is operating correctly: A. information is necessary. B. thinking is necessary. C. feedback is necessary. D. communication is necessary.
What is C. feedback is necessary.
100
Out of these four car components, which would be defined as a "subsystem"? A. Steering Wheel B. Suspension C. Tire D. Windshield
What is B. Suspension
200
When a new technology is introduced it immediately begins to undergo scrutiny and changes. This leads to:
What is Innovation
200
The advent of wireless technology has significantly impacted the ability to: a. build more effectively b. transport more effectively c. manufacture more effectively d. communicate more effectively
What is D. Communicate more effectively
200
During the Renaissance period, the technological development of items such as telescopes, microscopes, and thermometers greatly influenced progress in: a. Science b. Manufacturing c. Construction d. Electricity
What is a. Science
200
When an operator notices that a CNC machine is making rough cuts, the most likely cause is that the cutter: A. needs to be sharpened B. needs to be returned to the supplier C. is broken D. is spinning too fast
What is A. needs to be sharpened
200
The maintenance of systems is important to insure proper: A. Form B. Repair C. Function D. Abilities
What is C. Function
300
the ability to successfully interact with technology and to make informed decisions is technological ___________
What is Literacy
300
Coal ash from a coal fired power plant has leaked into a nearby water system. The govenor and the legislature are crafting a new law that would provide cleaning of the water and proper disposal of the ash. The new law is an example of how technology has affected:
What is Politics
300
Which of the following Technological devices was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries? a. Microscope b. Gaming System c. Automobile d. Microwave Oven
What is a. Microscope
300
When operating a dangerous or complex piece of machinery, what is most likely to increase when an operator does not follow established operating procedures?
What is the risk of accidents Also will accept: accidents/injuries
300
New processes are created when new ___________ are developed.
What is technologies.
400
Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their ideas for a limited time by giving them a:
What is a Patent
400
Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb has affected every person's day to day life. This is a example of how technology has affected: a. the economy b. politics c. society d. the environment
What is C. Society
400
What time period falls in between the bronze age and the middle ages?
What is Iron Age
400
Information to diagnose and repair a product or system is contained in the product's:
What is user's manual
400
The study of technology should look at how the development of technology affects humans at both the ________ and ________ level
What is Local and Global
500
To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following are results of new technology EXCEPT: a. Computer companies creating faster computers b. Cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones c. Farmer creating a milking machine d. Car company changing management protocols
What is D. Car company changing management protocols
500
The introduction of fast food restaurants into the American way of life has had both positive and negative impacts. One of the negative impacts is believed to be the increase in the number of people who are overweight. This is an example of a(n):
What is unintended effect
500
The representative artifacts (e.g. Barometer, clocks, etc) for the Renaissance period appear more detailed and are constructed with more precision, than in previous periods. This suggests that there may have been improvements in: a. Public education b. Methods of measuring c. Computer-integrated manufacturing d. Human creativity
What is B. Methods of measuring
500
The method/process used to determine what is wrong with a piece of equipment.
What is Troubleshooting
500
An exchange of one resource for another, giving up on a benefit for a more desirable one, and compromising between the benefits of resources to achieve results, are all examples of...
What is Design Trade-Offs
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