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Communication Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
Fluid Systems
Energy
Misc
100
What cell phones were analog, and which were digital?
1G were analog, 2G+ are digital
100
Taking clay and reshaping it into a bowl on a potter's wheel, (without removing any material) is an example of a ______________ manufacturing process
Forming
100
Which of the following causes the greatest resistance to water flowing through a PVC piping system? (A) elbows (B) gaskets (C) insulation (D) rust
(A) elbows
100
When water is used to generate electricity, it is called _______________ technology
Hydroelectric
100
Where was Velcro invented?
NASA
200
What is the transmission channel for fiber optic technology? What about copper wire communications?
Transmission channel for fiber optics are light waves, and the transmission channel for copper wired communications are radio waves
200
Three 50 lb desks are in a room with five 20 lb chairs. What is the dead load?
This cant be determined from this question
200
Which of the following are examples of closed fluid systems? (A) an irrigation system for a farm (B) a forced hot water heater for a house (C) a hydraulic braking system for a truck (D) a cooling system for an automobile engine
(B) a forced hot water heater for a house (C) a hydraulic braking system for a truck (D) a cooling system for an automobile engine
200
When thermal energy from the earths interior is used to generate electricity, it is referred to as ____________ technology.
Geothermal
200
Where was the internet invented?
MIT
300
Computer encryption is an example of what part of the communication process?
Modulating
300
A bridge is to be built in New England and needs to withstand the region’s very cold winters and hot summers. Which of the following properties of steel is most important in determining the design of the bridge? (A) melting point (B) strain rate (C) thermal conductivity (D) thermal expansion
(D) thermal expansion
300
Which of the following cannot be used as a fluid in a pneumatic system? (A) gasoline vapor (B) helium (C) carbon dioxide (D) oil (E) methane
(D) oil
300
List two major problems with fossil fuels
(A)Pollutes greenhouse gases (B)The price is increasing due to supply+demand (C)Nonrenewable- there is a limited supply and we are running out (D) Harvesting fossil fuels can be harmful to environment (tar sands)
300
Who could jump higher, Michael Jordan or Randy Moss?
Randy Moss
400
Which of the following are digital technologies? (A) cassette tape (B) typewriter (C) film camera (D) compact disc
(D) compact disc
400
Define 'density'
Density is defined as the measurement of mass, per specific unit volume
400
List two ways to decrease pressure in a system
Enlarge diameter of pipe. Straighten pipe out
400
What concept combines electricity and magnetism together?
Electromagnetism
400
What weight class did Mr B wrestle at in HS? (be careful... :)
152....wow
500
In what technology are microwaves used as a transmission channel for communicating?
Satellite technologies
500
When a strained object keeps its new shape after the strain is removed, it is referred to as ______________
Plasticity
500
If PISTON X is 5"² in area, and PISTON Y is 25"² in area. What is the output distance, if the input distance was 30" ?
6"
500
When electricity is generated from renewable organic waste that would otherwise be dumped in landfills, it is referred to as _________technology.
Biomass
500
Hoe many touchdowns did Al Bundy score in 1 game at Polk High?
4