foundations of technology exam review. the history of technology
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Foundations of TechnologyExam Review
The History of Technology
The History of Technology
What is the most significant result based on the development of wind mills and water wheels?
a. the rise and fall of feudalismb. humans no longer had to use their
muscle to move machinesc. popularity of money and capitalismd. beginning of mechanical labor
The History of Technology
What event from the early 1900’s had the most significant impact on the development of technology?
a. the development of mechanical laborb. the development of the assembly linec. the development of steam powerd. the development of electricity
The History of Technology
Devices in the Information Age are used to process and exchange information. Which of the following devices does not communicate information as its primary function?
a. iPodb. laptopc. GPS receiverd. electric powered vehicle
The History of Technology
Digital photography is a technological development that occurred during the _____________.
a. Renaissanceb. Industrial Agec. Paleolithic Aged. Information Age
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Technology transfer occurs when:a. one society uses a product from another societyb. an innovation used for one purpose is used for
another purposec. an innovation is used in different time periodsd. one society deems a product unethical
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Which of the following occurs when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a different function?
a.inventionb.innovationc.technology transferd.technology regression
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are so closely related that progress in one area often _________________.
a.stunts progress in other areasb.stunts progress in one but not all other
areasc.promotes advancements in all other
areasd.promotes advancement in one other area
but not others
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Early in the history of technology, the development of tools and machines was based on ______________ versus scientific knowledge as is done today.
a.technology and mathematics principlesb.the engineering design processc.technical know-howd.positive and negative effects of using
technology
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Which of the following is not an impact technology has on our society?
a.politicalb.economicc.experimentald.environmental
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
The current rate of technological development is __________.
a.rapidly decreasingb.rapidly increasingc.slowly increasingd.slowly decreasing
Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Which of the following items represents the original invention that computers are based upon?
a.abacusb.vacuum tubesc.drive traind.calculators
The Role of Research and Development: A Problem Solving
Approach
The Role of Research and Development: A Problem Solving Approach
Specific, goal-directed research conducted by a company to design new inventions/innovations is called _________.
a.engineering designb.research and developmentc.experimentationd.technology transfer
The Role of Research and Development: A Problem Solving Approach
Design problems are __________ presented in a clearly defined form.
a.oftenb.neverc.seldomd.always
The Role of Research and Development: A Problem Solving Approach
Which of the following scenarios is the least likely reason to “reverse engineer” a technological device?
a.the device has poor features that need to be redesigned.
b.the device needs to be compared with the original design documentation.
c.you want to compare the device with the features of a competitor’s product.
d.the original manufacturer of the device no longer manufactures the product.
Advertising and Marketing Effects on Technology
Advertising and Marketing Effects on Technology
Currently, the development of technologies is largely driven by _____________:
a.politicsb.profit motivesc.moralsd.ethics
Advertising and Marketing Effects on Technology
Which of the following does not contribute to the success or failure of a product?
a.strength of the economyb.latest fads or trendsc.advertisingd.accessories included
Advertising and Marketing Effects on Technology
______________ is when a designer must make a choice between a positive and negative impact for a product.
a.the principles of designb.marketingc.a trade offd.the engineering design process
Advertising and Marketing Effects on Technology
_________________ allows companies and/or individuals to protect their product designs from being copied or reproduced without their permission.
a.a patentb.a trademarksc.a lawsuitsd.an original sketch
The Engineering Design Process
The Engineering Design Process
The Engineering Design Process follows?a. a defined circular pathb. a defined linear pathc. an iterative pathd. a non-repetitive path
The Engineering Design Process
The systematic application of mathematical, scientific and technical principles is ____________.
a. sociological designb. scientific designc. engineering designd. psychological design
The Engineering Design Process
By defining the problem, the designer has clearly identified the following.
a. how to solve the problemb. the criteria related to the problemc. the constraints related to the problemd. what the solution should address
The Engineering Design Process
During the engineering design process data is collected at various points. During which phase is data not collected?
a. evaluating the solutionb. brainstorming solutionsc. testing the solutiond. research and development
The Engineering Design Process
When documenting the engineering design process, design portfolios, design journals, sketches and schematics are all used to?
a. evaluateb. communicatec. testd. optimize
Collecting and Processing Information
Collecting and Processing Information
A common computer software used to analyze data is a ______________.
a. word processor softwareb. spreadsheet softwarec. computer assisted design softwared. graphic design software
Design Principles
Engineers, architects and others who engage in design to solve practical problems, use ______________.
a. mathematical applications and intuitionb. scientific knowledge and intuitionc. intuition and parental adviced. scientific knowledge and mathematical applications
Design Principles
Which of the following personal characteristics does not influence the engineering design process?
a. creativityb. sensitivityc. ability to visualized. imagination
Design Principles
Which of the constraints listed below is not considered a physical constraint?
a. sizeb. shapec. costd. color
Design Principles
Engineering design principles are used to evaluate designs according to flexibility, balance, function and _____________.
a. proportionb. ethicsc. economicsd. historical significance
Design Principles
Identified elements and/or features of a product or system are the _______________.
a. criteriab. trade-offsc. constraintsd. efficiency
Design Principles
Identified limitations to the design of a product or system are the _________________.
a. efficiencyb. constraintsc. trade-offsd. criteria
Design Principles
When designers make compromises during the engineering design process, the result is often _______________.
a. additional criteriab. more constraintsc. increased efficiencyd. a trade-off
Design Principles
Time, budget and safety are almost always considered to be ________________.
a. trade-offsb. criteriac. constraintsd. efficiency
Design Principles
Which of the following is not normally included in criteria of a design?
a. Budgetb. functionc. efficiencyd. aesthetics
Prototypes and Modeling
Prototypes and Modeling
Conceptual, physical and mathematical models are used to
a. define criteria for a solutionb. determine trade-offsc. train designersd. evaluate design solutions
Prototypes and Modeling
Sketching is a tool used in the creation of what type of model?
a. conceptualb. physicalc. mathematicald. psychological
Prototypes and Modeling
Mock-ups and prototypes are different types of ______________.
a. psychological modelsb. conceptual modelsc. physical models d. mathematical models
Prototypes and Modeling
Mathematical modeling aids in technological design by simulating how
a. a solution should be designedb. a proposed system might behavec. physical models should be built d. designs should be used
Prototypes and Modeling
A characteristic of a 3D model that is not included in a 2D model is _______________.
a. volumeb. surface areac. heightd. width
Documenting the Design Process
Documenting the Design Process
When preparing to communicate a solution to a design problem, you must _______________.
a. make a set of CADD drawingsb. construct a table top displayc. visit the site of your presentation the week befored. consider the viewpoint of your audience
Documenting the Design Process
Which of the following formats for communication has the potential to reach the largest audience?
a. podcastb. table displayc. brochured. live performance
Energy and Power
Energy and Power
Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can be ___________ from one form to another.
a.synthesizedb.optimizedc. convertedd.communicated
Energy and Power
The major forms of ___________ include thermal, radiant, electrical, mechanical, chemical and nuclear.
a.energyb.powerc.forced.resistance
Energy and Power
Which of the following energy sources produces electricity using thermal energy?
a.windb.oilc.waterd.solar
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Materials can be classified as _________________.
a.natural, plastic, and leatherb.natural, synthetic, and mixedc.metal, synthetic, and leatherd.metal, plastic, and leather
Manufacturing
Efficiency in the manufacturing process was increased by the introduction of _____________.
a.custom made partsb.batch production methodsc.interchangeable partsd.natural materials
Construction
Structural insulated panels have the ability to insulate as well as ________________.
a.conduct electricityb.collect rainwater for reusec.act as a concrete formd.support weight
Information and Communication
Information and Communication
Using a systems model of input, process, output and feedback, when a student is speaking to a friend on a cell phone, the cell phone is part of the ________________.
a.inputb.processc.outputd.feedback
Information and Communication
Within a larger communication system, a computer keyboard is what type of device?
a.encoderb.transmitterc.decoderd.storage device
Information and Communication
Within a larger communication system, software that allows the user to read email is what type of device?
a.decoderb.storagec.retrievald.destination
Agriculture and Transportation
Agriculture and Transportation
Crops grown on a farm are what type of resource?
a.exhaustibleb.renewablec.non renewabled.reusable
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