ITE Unit 1 & 2 Concepts Flashcard

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Technology ____________

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is any device people use to meet their needs

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A scientist conducts an experiment to understand how plants grow in different types of soil. This is an example of:

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Science

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An Engineer is a person who: Uses scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems.

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Uses scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems.

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A car is an example of a Product. Which of the following best describes it in this context?

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It's a tangible item produced by human or mechanical work.

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A thermostat, an air conditioner, and the electrical wiring in a house work together to control the indoor temperature. This is an example of a System because:

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It's a group of interrelated components designed to achieve a goal.

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Which of the following is considered a Need? A smartphone, A sports car, Food, A video game console

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Food

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A new video game console would be considered a Want because:

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It makes a task easier or solves a problem, but isn't essential for survival.

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What does "impact" mean in the context of the release of a new self-driving car affecting the transportation industry?

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The effect or influence of one thing on another.

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Which of the following terms is defined as "A community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions and institutions"? Technology, Engineering, Product, Society

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Society

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A new, more efficient type of solar panel is created to help homes generate their own electricity. The development of this new panel is an example of Engineering because it:

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Uses scientific principles and mathematical reasoning to optimize a technology.