development and quality control
the development of technology is a _______.
human activity
the ____technologies are the "basic building blocks" from which all technology systems are created.
core
The basic technological resources are: people, information,
materials, (tools, machines and processes), energy, capital and _______.
time
what number of systems are there?
2
A designer or engineer is always working within requirements, such as_______________________.
criteria and constraints
new technologies are built on _____ technologies.
previous
a technology system is a group of resources working together to solve problems and extend _______ capabilities.
human
all technological (human) activities require______.
resources.
A closed-loop system is a control system that uses feedback from the output (the results of the
operation of any system) to control the_____.
input
what is this phrase describing?
the desired elements and features of a product or system.
criteria
the rate of development is affected by many factors, such as time and ________.
money
what core technology is this describing?
technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.
materials technology
the open loop and closed loop system are almost the same, except that closed loop systems have _______ added to it.
feedback
______ is designed to reach a desired goal.
technology
define constraints.
limitations on a design
making life easier involves generating new products and systems through creativity and _______.
innovation
how many core technologies are there?
nine
the most important resource for all technological activities.
people
there are __ different kinds of outputs.
6
Designers must compare the ________ to the criteria and constraints of the problem.
solution
what does TQM stand for?
total quality management
what core technology is this describing?
Technology of using small amounts of
electricity for controlling; detecting; and
information collecting, storing, retrieving,
processing and communicating.
electronic technology
what missing resource goes into space number two?
1. people
2.
3. materials
4. tools, machines, & processes
5. energy
6. capital
7. time
information
what is this phrase describing?
are building blocks of technology,
are embedded within larger technological, social and environmental systems.
systems
what is this phrase describing?
involves all your senses - vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - and your emotions.
Aesthetics