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Technology Engineering and Design

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Research and development are used intensively by industry to prepare devices and systems. Which is an example of R&D for the marketplace?

a)

Technology students working on a website competition

b)

A company working on management protocols

c)

NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems

d)

Cell phone companies working to increase the speed of downloads

2.

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:

a)

deductions

b)

reactions.

c)

research

d)

competition.

3.

Since people are able to transfer the knowledge and skills related to the creation and production of technology to next generations, which statement is a reasonable conclusion:

a)

The development and use of technologies exhibits an evolutionary characteristic

b)

A thorough understanding of science is necessary for the development of technology.

c)

Only those with technical abilities are prepared to use new technologies.

d)

Future technological development has little relationship with how it was used in earlier times.

4.

Common characteristics of technologists, scientists, and mathematicians could include such things as:

a)

a reluctance to try new ideas and new solutions

b)

creativity, curiosity, and a desire for new knowledge

c)

satisfaction with the present state of knowledge

d)

not using math to solve problems.

5.

A positive effect of transportation technology has been the ability to distribute goods to areas where they arenot manufactured. A negative effect has been linked to the illegal dumping of used tires. This is an example of a/an:

a)

anticipated effect.

b)

trade-off.

c)

intended effect

d)

unintended effect.

6.

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

a)

computer companies creating faster computers.

b)

cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones.

c)

a farmer creating a milking machine.

d)

a car company changing management protocols.

7.

The invention by the U.S. Army of a water filter that is now available for public use is an example of:

a)

a trade-off

b)

technology transfer.

c)

design optimization.

d)

streamlining.

8.

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:

a)

anticipated effect

b)

trade-off.

c)

intended effect.

d)

unintended effect.

9.

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

a)

technologies to find answers to scientific problems.

b)

processes to design, produce, and assess technology.

c)


C

mathematical models and simulations.


d)

the scientific method to solve scientific problems.

10.

The study of technology should look at how the development of new technology affects humans at both the:

a)

local level and global level.


b)

marketplace and workplace.

c)

schoolhouse and statehouse.


d)

time of birth and time of death.


less

11.

In order to better understand the world and technology around it, with regards to invention and innovation, people need to understand:

a)

the history of technology.

b)

the future of the country

c)

current political bills and laws.

d)

the history of civilizations.

12.

Which technological device was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries?

a)

Microscope

b)

Gaming system

c)

Automobile

d)

Microwave oven

13.

Which resources are shared within a technological environment or across other fields, often resulting in innovation?

a)

Money, knowledge, or marketing

b)

Creativity, money, or skills

c)

Business, marketing, or ideas

d)

Ideas, knowledge, or skills

14.

Who primarily determines the value of a technology over time?

a)

Marketing and advertising department

b)

User and society

c)

Manufacturer and builder

d)

Engineer and designer

15.

The Renaissance, which translates to "rebirth", represents a significant period of human history that resulted in major advancements of:

a)

industry and manufacturing

b)

natural sciences.

c)

medical practices and procedures.

d)

agriculture and irrigation.

16.

The use and production of stone tools occurred in which period of human history?

a)

Paleolithic

b)

Renaissance

c)

Information

d)

Communication

17.

The compass, telescope, and calculator are all products of the:

a)

Renaissance

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Information Age

d)

Iron Age.

18.

The printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:

a)

Middle Ages.

b)

Iron Age

c)

Bronze Age.

d)

Renaissance.

19.

The development and widespread use of agricultural technology led to significant improvements in:

a)

personal hygiene.B

b)

human longevity and health

c)

engineering.

d)

scientific discovery.

20.

Integrated circuits, microprocessors, fiber optics, and computer networks have multiplied in use in the last few decades. What is the name of the age when these advancements were made?

a)

Industrial Age

b)

Information Age

c)

Data Age

d)

Digital Age

21.

Studying the historical developments of technology helps citizens:

a)

vote for public funding for new science and technology initiatives.

b)

rely on the expertise of others to make technological decisions.

c)

appreciate how innovation is an essential component of history

d)

Dselect the best solution to a problem.

22.

Within the system of an automobile engine, the fuel, spark plugs, and the pistons are all examples of:

a)

subsystems

b)

outputs.

c)

feedback

d)

impacts.

23.

A manufacturing system would be considered inefficient when it:

a)

requires unpredictable maintenance.

b)

performs the same function continuously.

c)

alerts the operator when there may be a malfunction.

d)

can be adjusted automatically.

24.

The ratio of the output force produced by a working force applied to the effort.

a)

Mechanical Advantage

b)

Efficiency

c)

Work

d)

Power

25.

Technology involves the use of processes to develop ______ that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

a)

keys

b)

systems

c)

ideas

d)

theories

26.

If a lever has the mechanical advantage of 5, how much force is needed to move an object that weighs 100 lbs?

a)

5 lb F

b)

10 lb F

c)

20 lb F

d)

25 lb F

27.

Fundamental change in the technological world of the twenty-first century will most likely be accomplished using:

a)

the scientific method.

b)

the money of well-informed individuals

c)

government studies and reports.

d)

systems thinking.

28.

After a company has finished making 5,000 plastic parts, it notices that some of them are lighter than the first ones that were made. What should be done to solve this problem?

a)

Check the temperature

b)

Make a new mold

c)

Change the plastic

d)

Increase the pressure

29.

An example of a subsystem in a car is:

a)

the steering wheel.

b)

the suspension.

c)

Cthe tire

d)

the windshield.

30.

There are many scientific concepts that are used by engineers and designers. Which concept would not be included?

a)

Melting point of steel

b)

Tensile strength of a wood beam


c)

Mass of an aluminum bolt

d)

M

Colors that match green

31.

A new office building has been planned and will be built in sunny Phoenix, AZ. The roof will have a 3-foot overhang, and the exterior walls will be constructed using 12-inch adobe brick. The design features of this building have been established based on:

a)

financial conditions.

b)

environmental conditions.

c)

enterprise conditions.

d)

usage conditions.

32.

Designing a vehicle within its given budget, the design team eliminated several features based on the original design. What is the relationship between criteria and constraints?

a)

Enhancing

b)

Competing

c)

Eliminating

d)

Complementing

33.

Many airplanes are constructed largely out of aluminum even though steel is a stronger material. This is an example of:

a)

choosing a more economical solution

b)

designing for recycling

c)

optimizing design trade-offs

d)

developing a simple manufacturing system.

34.

What is the last step in the design process?

a)

Developing a working prototype

b)

Patenting the product

c)

Reporting the progress of the project

d)

Presenting the solution

35.

The process used to maximize the function, market appeal, and safety of a new technology is referred to as:

a)

risk analysis.

b)

optimization

c)

specifications

d)

transfer.

36.

The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using:

a)

the tools of technology and engineering.

b)

mythology as a starting point for explaining the natural world.

c)

traditions handed down from past generations

d)

aesthetics and their effect on the marketability of the product

37.

Part of the design process is to select an approach to use when choosing a final product to produce. Which approach is important to make a reliable decision?

a)

Ask experts what they think

b)

Randomly choose the best three ideas

c)

Build prototypes of the final ideas

d)

Run a test on the computer

38.

A design team finally developed a new product that will have significant impacts on the safety of space travel. The best way for them to communicate their findings is to:

a)

put an article in the newspaper.

b)

produce a commercial on the radio.

c)

write an article for a science journal.

d)

purchase space on a billboard.

39.

Before a design solution can be refined, it should first be:

a)

processed

b)

Bsketched.

c)

marketed

d)

tested.

40.

Multiple Choice from Item CentralDesigning a vehicle within its given budget, the design team eliminated several features based on the original design. What is the relationship between criteria and constraints?

a)

Enhancing

b)

Competing

c)

Eliminating

d)

Complementing

41.

As new technologies are developed:

a)

new processes are created.

b)

processes are replicated.

c)

processes are bypassed.

d)

new processes are ignored.