TED 1.03 & 1.04 Review

To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following are results of new technology EXCEPT:

• computer companies creating faster computers
• cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones
• a farmer creating a milking machine
• a car company changing management protocols

The advent of wireless technology has significantly impacted the ability to:

• communicate more effectively
• build more effectively
• transport more effectively
• manufacture more effectively

An understanding of the interrelationships among technologies and other fields of study better enables one to use:

• technologies to find answers to scientific problems
• processes to design, produce, and assess technology
• mathematical models and simulations
• the scientific method to solve scientific problems

Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their ideas for a limited time by giving them a:

• patent
• tax rebate
• grant
• trademark

The introduction of fast food restaurants into the American way of life has had both positive and negative impacts. One of the negative impacts is believed to be the increase in the number of people who are overweight. This is an example of a(n):

• anticipated effect
• trade-off
• intended effect
• unintended effect

A company surveyed college students to determine their need and want for a new portable computer accessory. Once the data was gathered, the company began designing the accessory to specifications determined by the data. This is an example of:

• Research and development
• Consumer marketing
• Strategic design
• Design and development

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 illegal dumping of used tires. This is an example of a(n):

• anticipated effect
• trade-off
• intended effect
• unintended effect

A software design team is working on a new computer operating system. They analyze the market and work to develop new software using what type of problem-solving approach?

• Technological
• Industrial design
• Research and development
• Total quality management

To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:

• cost-benefit analysis
• scientific analysis
• risk analysis
• quality analysis

Rafael's department is trying to make a working model of a miniature propane fueled generator that can be refueled in seconds to power cell phones. They are involved in:

• development
• manufacturing
• basic research
• market testing