2 of 2 Principles of Engineering Exam review 2022

Domestication of animals that allowed the substitution of animal power for human power occurred in what Age?

• Information Age

• Middle Age

• Stone Age

• Iron Age

The printing press, clocks, gunpowder, eyeglasses, and flush toilets were all invented during which Age?

• The Iron Age

• The Renaissance

• The Information Age

• The Bronze Age

In 1965, Gordon Moore made an important observation about computer chips: every _____months the capacity of a memory chip _____.

• 18-24 / doubles

• 6 / triples

• 72 -84 / doubles

• 12-36 / lessens

The first computer was created and humans started space travel.

• The Information Age

• The Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

• The 20th Century

This time period that allowed humans instant access to information.

• The 20th Century

• The Information Age

• Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What is the biggest advancement in Electronic History?

• Integrated Circuits created

• Tesla creates AC current

• The First Transistor Invented

• The Cell phone invented

How thick is a sheet of paper?

• 1 Micron

• 10 Microns

• 150 Microns

• 100 Microns

How thick is a wire in an Intel Computer Chip?

• 1 Micron

• 100 Microns

• 150 Microns

• 10 Microns

What is a disadvantage of Technology?

• Privacy

• Fewer geographic limitations

• Increased access to information

• Ease of communication

What is an advantage of technology?

• Decreased Personalization

• Privacy

• Labor Saving

• Security