Resources for Technology
What is a basic resource for ALL technology?
What is information?
What is a criteria?
defines the use of the product.
Phones use this technology.
The more parts and connections in a system, the more likely it is that something may not work properly. This is called a...
System failure
Human intervention is often required in what system?
Open-looped system
Without this, technology would not be correctly made.
Processes
Limitations on a product.
The basic building blocks for all technology is called what?
Core technologies
If a traffic light fails on a busy highway, what is the impact?
snarl traffic and cause all kinds of problems for motorists and drivers.
If feedback is used to monitor or control a system, is it always needed?
No!
What is the technological process?
Inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback.
Say your boss asks you to create a new phone. It HAS to be lightweight, HAS to be made of titanium, and HAS to be durable. Is this a criteria or a constraint?
CRITERIA
What type of technology do cellphones use?
Electronic
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A ___________ is a system whose properties are not fully explained by an understanding of its component parts. ________ consist of a large number of mutually interacting and interwoven parts, ________.
A complex system is a system whose properties are not fully explained by an understanding of its component parts. Complex systems consist of a large number of mutually interacting an interwoven parts, entities or agents.
Technology is designed to reach a desired goal. Most technology is designed with several goals in mind. What is the general idea of technology?
From easy access to abundant information to bettering the learning processes, the imperative objective of technology is to develop better and efficient methods for carrying out different activities.
What are the 7 types of technology resources used in all technology?
people, information, materials, tools, machines and processes, energy, capital, and time
True or False -
Criteria is the limitations on a design.
FALSE
They provide numerous opportunities to describe, analyze, and predict physical phenomena using mathematics. What does this statement tell us?
Core technologies contribute to many numerous opportunities for human life.
Is there an integrated system in the world? What is it?
Yes. Farms are integrated systems between farmers (living) and the barns and silos (non-living.)
True or false!
Knowledge of systems is a path to a better understanding of how mother nature and human nature work.
True
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A technology system is a combination of ______________________________ working together to solve problems and __________.
A technology system is a combination of materials, devices, structures, information and energy working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities.
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Throughout the design process, designers must constantly ___________ to the ___________ and ___________ of the problem.
Throughout the design process, designers must constantly compare the solution to the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Finish the statement. All 9 core technologies include . . .
- Biotechnology, electrical, electronic, fluid, materials, mechanical, optical, structural, and thermal
What is the FAILURE PERCENTAGE of an iPhone 6?
22%
Identify the systems.
1. A _____ system is a control system that uses feedback from the output (the results of the
operation of any system) to control the input.
2. An ______ system is a control system that has no means for comparing the output (the results of the operation of any system) with input (something put into a system, such as resources, in order to achieve a result) for control purposes. Control of _____ systems often requires human intervention.
1. Closed-loop
2. Open-loop