WorksheetsTechnology & Engineering
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins
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Class
Date
1.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results.
2.
What is the first step in the Design Process?
a)
Identify the Problem
b)
Construct a Prototype
c)
Develop Possible Solutions
d)
Optimize
3.
A prototype is a model that
a)
functions like the final solution would
b)
is made of the same materials as the final product
c)
is made after the final product is made
d)
has to be 3D
4.
The five steps that engineers use to design something to solve a problem, to: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.
a)
Engineer
b)
Problem
c)
Engineering Design Process
d)
Test
5.
Match the form of measurement with the scientific tool pictured.
a)
length
b)
time
c)
mass
d)
temperature
6.
Match the form of measurement with the scientific tool pictured.
a)
length
b)
time
c)
temperature
d)
mass
7.
Which of the following tools should be used to measure the volume of a fluid?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
triple beam balance
c)
stopwatch
d)
thermometer
8.
Cara wants to compare the masses of two different mineral samples. Which tool would be the best to use?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
spring scale
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
beaker
9.
Which tool is used to measure the weight of an object?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
thermometer
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
spring scale
10.
You need to measure the mass of sugar for an experiment. Which tool should you use?
a)
teaspoon
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
beaker
d)
triple beam balance
11.
Which scientific tool would you use to measure the volume of a small rock?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
ruler
c)
pan balance
d)
thermometer
12.
What is a prototype?
a)
a working model that engineers use to test a design
b)
an engineering form of communication to others
c)
a type of variable in a lab experiment
d)
a method used in graphing scientific data
13.
Which of the following could be a design constraint?
a)
Purpose
b)
Durability
c)
How the system will function
d)
Available materials
14.
During which step of the Design Process would the specific constraints or requirements of the challenge be identified
a)
Identify the Need
b)
Research the Problem
c)
Redesign
d)
Develop Possible Solutuons
15.
During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data
a)
Test and Evaluate
b)
Select the Most Promising Solution
c)
Construct a Prototype
d)
Share Results
16.
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?
a)
designed to appeal to kids
b)
made out of recycled materials
c)
cost less than $30 to produce
d)
having to design a scooter
17.
In the design world, limitations are known as:
a)
Constraints
b)
Criteria
c)
Iterations
d)
Data
18.
Coming up with multiple ideas and evaluating all ideas to determine the best possible solution is known as:
a)
The Iterative Process
b)
Constraints
c)
Brainstorming
d)
Criteria Referencing
19.
It is important when brainstorming to:
a)
Limit your ideas to what is "real"
b)
Come up with as many ideas as possible
c)
Gravitate to a few ideas
d)
Keep it brief in time
20.
A factory produced a new type of refrigerator designed to use less electricity. The machine was manufactured and sold to the public at Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. After several months, reports showed that this refrigerator was not working correctly.
Which choice below is the most likely cause?
Which choice below is the most likely cause?
a)
The proper cost analysis was not performed.
b)
The designers did not test other types of machines.
c)
They did not rigorously test and modify the prototype
21.
Pictured is an iPad. Which of the following is an unintended positive consequence?
a)
Damage to your eyes
b)
Ability to listen to music
c)
Access the internet from a places that have wifi
d)
Health concerns
22.
What does a triple beam balance measure?
a)
volume/grams
b)
mass/grams
c)
pounds/kg
23.
Which is an intended benefit of airplanes?
a)
To enjoy your vacation
b)
Easier/quicker travel around the world
c)
Sending mail across the world
d)
To see the clouds
24.
What is a negative unintended benefit of the airplane?
a)
Sending mail across the world easier and quicker
b)
travelling around the world easier and quicker
c)
engine malfunction
d)
enjoying the clouds
25.
What is a positive unintended consequence of airplanes?
a)
sending mail
b)
easy and quick travel
c)
plane malfunctioning
26.
Contact Lenses
a)
Adaptive
b)
Assistive
27.
Knee replacement
a)
Adaptive
b)
Assistive
28.
Pace Maker (inserted into the heart)
a)
Adaptive
b)
Assistive
29.
Helps living things
a)
Adaptive
b)
Assistive
30.
Changes living things
a)
Adaptive
b)
Assistive
31.
Purpose that technology is created
a)
unintended consequence
b)
intended benefit
32.
Unforeseen uses of technology that the inventor never expected it to do.
a)
unintended consequence
b)
intended benefit
33.
Unintended consequences are
a)
always negative
b)
always positive
c)
both negative and positive
34.
Students in Ms. Stults' enrichment class drew out plans to race paper airplanes. They noticed in their testing that some students planes did not go as far as others. What should be their next step in solving this engineering problem?
a)
make a materials list
b)
build a prototype
c)
create the product
d)
evaluate their results and improve their design
35.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure liquids?
a)
meter
b)
millimeter
c)
milligram
d)
milliliter
36.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure length?
a)
degrees Celsius or
⁰C
⁰C
b)
mg
c)
mL
d)
cm
37.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure temperature?
a)
degrees Celsius or
⁰C
⁰C
b)
mg
c)
mL
d)
cm
38.
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter that will be able to hold 150 pounds without breaking for less than $30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?
a)
designed to appeal to kids
b)
made out of recycled materials
c)
must hold 150 pounds
d)
they do not have a scooter that does this
39.
Which of these is the best example of a product that results from adaptive engineering?
a)
a farm tool with a curved blade
b)
a water sprinkler activated by a timer
c)
a system for planting different crops each year
d)
a genetically modified plant species that resists pests
40.
A scientist is unable to speak or move most of the muscles in his body. This scientist uses his cheek to push buttons on a type of keyboard that translates the words into a computerized voice. Which of these best describes the scientist's device?
a)
assistive, because the device makes the scientist famous
b)
assistive, because the device allows the scientist to communicate
c)
adaptive, because the scientist can use the device for other tasks
d)
adaptive because the scientist can still move some parts of his body
41.
Which is the best example of an adaptive bioengineered product?
a)
sugar cane that is processed to make fuel
b)
mules that are bred from horses and donkeys for farmwork
c)
ladybugs that are raised to eat garden pests
d)
eyeglasses that are used to correct near-sided vision
42.
A scientist who applies technology to the solution of problems relating to living things is a
a)
bioengineer
b)
biologist
c)
zoologist
d)
cartographer
43.
Which of the following is a negative unintended consequence of the automobile?
a)
It transports people to see family and friends.
b)
It causes traffic congestion.
c)
It gives people an alternative way to get to work.
d)
Repair and maintenance of automobiles create jobs for people.
44.
Use of the Internet has brought many intended benefits and some unintended consequences. Which of the following is an unintended consequence?
a)
made communcation faster
b)
caused the Postal Service to lose money
c)
research was made easier
d)
allowed for global communication
45.
Which of the following is an example of assistive bioengineering?
a)
artificial heart
b)
hip replacement
c)
laser eye surgery
d)
wheelchair
46.
Which of the following is a negative unintended consequence of technology?
a)
more engineers are necessary
b)
more problems are solved
c)
fewer questions to answer
d)
increase in outdated equipment in landfills
47.
Which of the following are examples of "technology"?
a)
a pencil
b)
a laptop
c)
a screwdriver
d)
all the above
48.
Which statement best explains a negative unintended consequence of using coal as a source of energy?
a)
Coal is burned to produce heat and electricity.
b)
Coal can be converted into liquid fuel for automobiles.
c)
Coal is used in the steel manufacturing industry.
d)
Coal releases greenhouse gases when it is burned.
49.
Medical researchers are developing a wireless blood pressure monitoring system for use in hospitals. This system allows nurses to measure a patient's blood pressure without awakening the patient. Which is the intended benefit of this technology?
a)
Patients will not be disturbed.
b)
Patients will have to take fewer medications.
c)
Patients can experience pain relief.
d)
Patients can avoid having surgery.
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