QUIZ 1

Innovations are the result of a series of refinements that have improved

an invention overtime. This is the concept of:

• Technological mobility

• Scientific method

• Technological evolution

• Scientific discovery

Technological literacy is defined as:

• the ability to use computers to solve problems.

• an understanding of the history of technology.

• an understanding of the relationship between science, math, and

  technology.

• the ability to successfully interact with technology, and to make

  informed decisions.

The advent of wireless technology has significantly impacted the ability

to:

• manufacture more effectively.

• build more effectively.

• transport more effectively.

• communicate more effectively.

To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new

processes. The following are results of new technologies except:

• cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones.

• a farmer creating a milking machine.

• a car company changing management protocols.

• computer companies creating faster computers.

A positive effect of transportation technology has been the ability to distribute goods to areas where they are not manufactured. A negative effect has been linked to the illegal dumping of used tires. This is an example of a/an:

• anticipated effect.

• unintended effect.

• intended effect.

• trade-off

The introduction of fast-food restaurants into the American way of life has had both positive and negative impacts. One negative impact is the belief that such restaurants have played a role in increasing the number of overweight people. This is an example of a/an:

• unintended effect.

• intended effect.

• trade-off

• anticipated effect.

If a solar cell can be made that breaks water into H₂ and O₂, then the H₂

can be stored and run through a fuel cell to generate electricity. To make

this happen will require:

• deductions.

• reactions.

• competition.

• research.

To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should

conduct a:

• scientific analysis.

• cost-benefit analysis.

• quality analysis.

• risk analysis.

Research and development are used intensively by industry to prepare

devices and systems. Which is an example of R&D for the marketplace?

• A company working on management protocols

• NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems

• Technology students working on a website competition

• Cell phone companies working to increase the speed of downloads

The activities that might result in new or improved products and

processes describe what activity used in industry?

• Research and Development

• Production

• Testing

• Time Management