STEM 6: Unit 1 Review

What is the main purpose of technology in society?

• To make life more complicated

• To solve problems and improve the quality of life

• To increase the cost of living

What does "engineering" primarily involve?

• Repairing cars

• Designing and building structures and systems

• Destroying computer systems

The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations is

• A natural resource

• A want

• Science

A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal is

• a system

• a product

• impact

How does technology affect education?

• It makes education more difficult.

• It provides access to more information and resources.

• It has no impact on education.

What area of technology is being described with the following statement? "Techniques and machinery used to produce goods on a large scale, including automation, robotics, and 3D printing."

• Manufacturing

• Energy and Power

• Transportation

How does technology often use mathematics in problem-solving?

• B. By replacing math with guesswork

• C. By focusing only on historical data

• D. By using algorithms and calculations

Which of the following does not spur technological innovation?

• A. War

• B. Rigid Regulations

• C. Global Crisis

How did the invention of the printing press in the 15th century impact the spread of knowledge?

• A. It made books more widely available.

• B. It made books more expensive.

• C. It slowed down the sharing of ideas.

Which of the following is an example of how smartphones have evolved to meet consumer needs?

• They have fewer features than before.

• They have improved cameras and longer battery life.

• They can only be used for making phone calls.