Intended/ Unintended Consequences & the EDP

A scientist who applies technology to the solution of problems relating to living things is a   

• bioengineer
• biologist
• zoologist
• cartographer

Which of the following is a negative unintended consequence of the automobile?  

• It transports people to see family and friends.             
• It causes traffic congestion.
• It gives people an alternative way to get to work. 
• Repair and maintenance of automobiles create jobs for people.

The first step of the engineering design process is:  

• experimentation
• making a prototype 
• cost-benefit analysis   
• identifying and researching a need

Use of the Internet has brought many intended benefits and some unintended consequences. Which of the following is an unintended consequence? 

• made communcation faster
• caused the Postal Service to lose money
• research was made easier
• allowed for global communication

Which of the following is an example of assistive bioengineering?

• artificial heart           
• hip replacement    
• laser eye surgery         
• wheelchair

Which of the following is a negative unintended consequence of technology?

• more engineers are necessary       
• more problems are solved 
• fewer questions to answer
• increase in outdated equipment in landfills 

Which of these is a biofuel?

• corn
• gasoline
• propane
• ethanol

Which of the following are examples of "technology"? 

• a pencil
• a laptop
• a screwdriver
• all the above

 The process of developing new technology is

•  the bioengineering process
•  the art and design process
• the engineering design process
•  the prototype process

 a test model of a product is know as a:

• technology
• engineering
• cost-benefit analysis 
•  prototype