Core Technologies
Uses heat energy
Thermal
The difference between criteria and constraint
Criteria is what the product must be able to do
Constraints are limitations
The difference between an open and closed loop system
Open loop systems require human intervention and closed loop doesn't
True or False
Environmental Systems use are heating systems
true
technology can help improve a persons life
true
Which core tech used "doorbell" as an example
Electrical
True or false
Criteria and Constraints are useless
False
What is a system
A system is a group of interrelated
components designed collectively
to achieve a desired goal.
true or false
systems are not found in nature
false
New p______ and s______ can be developed to solve
p_____ or to help do things that could not be done without
the help of technology.
products, systems, problems
A car is driving, what two technologies are the wheels
structural and mechanical
In the marshmallow challenge what are the criteria and constraints
criteria- to build the tallest freestanding structure that can hold a marshmallow
constraints- you can only use spaghetti and tape
What is an open loop system
An open-loop system is a control system that has no means for comparing the output and requires human intervention
All technological have these 4 components
Input, Processes, Output, Feedback
true or false
Creative thinking and economic and cultural influences shape technological
developments
true
The 9 Core Technologies in order
Biotechnology, Electrical, Electronic, Fluid, Materials, Mechanical, Optical, Structural, Thermal
What are the 3 design principles
Function, Aesthetics, Efficiency
What are the 6 output results
Desirable, Undesirable, Delayed, Immediate, Intended, Unintended
The most complex system
Social System
What does sharing the development and
production of an invention do
it expands the
knowledge base of technology.
The definition of a subsystem?
A group of resources working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities.
What are the elements of aesthetics
the 5 senses
What is systems thinking
Systems thinking involves considering how
every part of a system relates to others for a
common purpose. Systems are used in a
number of ways
in technology.
What is a social system
A social system is a set of interrelated units that are engaged in joint problem solving to accomplish common goals
The rate of technological
development and diffusion is
________ rapidly. The rate of
development of _______ and
_________ if affected by many
factors, such as time and money.
increasing, inventions, innovations