WorksheetsTED Quiz
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following does not represent an innovation derived from the NASA space program?
Firefighter self contained breather systems
Adjustable patient harness system
Crash test dummies
Dye free Laundry detergent
The change from the quill pen to the ballpoint pen used today is referred to as:
brainstorming.
innovation.
a discovery.
a patent.
Using the information above, determine the approximate amount of global carbon emissions as of the year 2000.
750 million metric tons
6,000 million metric tons
6,750 million metric tons
8,750 million metric tons
An example of a product of technological evolution is:
the mechanical pencil.
The ink-dipping quill pen.
the wooden pencil.
the cave painting.
Innovations are the result of a series of refinements that have improved an invention overtime. This is the concept of:
Scientific discovery
Technological evolution
Scientific method
Technological mobility
Which is a trade-off when selecting a resource for a design?
Exchange one resource for another
Giving up on a benefit for a more desirable one
Compromising between the benefits of resources to achieve results
Substituting different approaches
The changes in cell phones from one generation to the next generation is an example of:
updating services.
technological evolution.
technological invention.
manufacturing processes.
Using the information above, determine which year ranges showed the largest increase in carbon emissions.
1916–1928
1928–1940
1940–1952
1952–1964
When a new technology is introduced, it immediately begins to undergo scrutiny and this leads to:
a poor economy.
innovation.
invention.
fewer patents.
Using the information above, determine which state has a seat belt use rate near 80%.
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
Louisiana
Common characteristics of technologists, scientists, and mathematicians could include such things as:
a reluctance to try new ideas and new solutions.
creativity, curiosity, and a desire for new knowledge.
satisfaction with the present state of knowledge.
not using math to solve problems.
A series of refinements to an original idea or product is known as.
Technology transfer
Invention
Innovation
Culture shift
Using the information above, determine how many states fall below North Carolina in percentage of seat belt use?
0
4
7
8
An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with which characteristic?
Procrastination
Creativity
Ideals
Social ability
Technological literacy is defined as:
the ability to use computers to solve problems.
an understanding of the history of technology.
an understanding of the relationship between science, math, and technology.
the ability to successfully interact with technology, and to make informed decisions.
The study of technology should look at how the development of new technology affects humans at both the:
local level and global level.
marketplace and workplace.
schoolhouse and statehouse.
time of birth and time of death.
As knowledge and skills increase, modification to products advance from one generation to the next. This is an example of?
technological design.
manufacturing.
technical creativity.
technological evolution.
Which of the following represents the original invention computers are based upon?
Abacus
Vacuum tubes
Drive train
Calculator
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:
The development and use of technologies exhibits an evolutionary characteristic.
A thorough understanding of science is necessary for the development of technology.
Only those with technical abilities are prepared to use new technologies.
Future technological development has little relationship with how it was used in earlier times.
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.
The transfer of technological knowledge and skills from one generation or society to another is usually accompanied with modifications to the product. This process is called:
technical creativity.
technological evolution.
manufacturing
technological design.
The invention by the U.S. Army of a water filter that is now available for public use is an example of:
a trade-off.
technology transfer.
design optimization.
streamlining.
Describe the rate of technological development through time.
Rapidly decreasing
Rapidly increasing
Slowly increasing
Slowly decreasing
The advent of wireless technology has significantly impacted the ability to:
communicate more effectively.
build more effectively.
transport more effectively.
manufacture more effectively.
To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new innovation. The following are results of new technologies 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.
Which of the following occurs when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a different function?
invention
innovation
technology transfer
technology regression
Which of the following represents new technologies creating new processes?
The integration of robotics in manufacturing
Geodesic domes used for structures
Inventions being shared between cultures
The unintended effects of a product
Technology transfer occurs when:
One society uses a product from another society
An innovation used for one purpose is used for another purpose
An innovation is used in different time periods
One society deems a product unethical
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:
anticipated effect.
trade-off.
intended effect
unintended effect.
_________________ allow companies and individuals to protect their product designs from being copied and produced without their permission.
patents
trademarks
lawsuits
original sketches
Most development of technologies these days is driven by ________:
politics
profit
morals
ethics
______________ is when a designer must make a choice between a positive and negative impact for a product.
principles of design
marketing
trade off
sketching
A company surveyed college students to determine their needs and wants for a new portable computer accessory. Once the data was gathered, the company began designing the accessory to specifications determined by the 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 do not currently exist. A negative effect has been linked to the illegal dumping of used tires. This is an example of a/an:
anticipated effect.
trade-off.
intended effect.
unintended effect.
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.
Which of the following does not contribute to the success or failure of a product?
strength of the economy
latest fads
advertising
accessories included
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:
deductions.
reactions.
research.
competition.
To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:
cost-benefit analysis.
scientific analysis.
risk analysis.
quality analysis.
The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describe what activity used in industry?
Production
Research and Development
Time Management
Testing
Design problems are __________ presented in a clearly defined form.
always
often
never
seldom
What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?
Development
Research
Time management
Testing
Research and development are used intensively by industry to prepare devices and systems. Which is an example of R&D for the marketplace?
Technology students working on a website competition
A company working on management protocols
NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems
Cell phone companies working to increase the speed of downloads
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.
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 managemen
Specific, goal-directed research conducted by a company to design new innovations is called _________.
engineering design
research and development
technical know how
technology transfer
