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TED Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following does not represent an innovation derived from the NASA space program?

a)

Firefighter self contained breather systems

b)

Adjustable patient harness system

c)

Crash test dummies

d)

Dye free Laundry detergent

2.

The change from the quill pen to the ballpoint pen used today is referred to as:

a)

brainstorming.

b)

innovation.

c)

a discovery.

d)

a patent.

3.

Using the information above, determine the approximate amount of global carbon emissions as of the year 2000.

a)

750 million metric tons

b)

6,000 million metric tons

c)

6,750 million metric tons

d)

8,750 million metric tons

4.

An example of a product of technological evolution is:

a)

the mechanical pencil.

b)

The ink-dipping quill pen.

c)

the wooden pencil.

d)

the cave painting.

5.

Innovations are the result of a series of refinements that have improved an invention overtime. This is the concept of:

a)

Scientific discovery

b)

Technological evolution

c)

Scientific method

d)

Technological mobility

6.

Which is a trade-off when selecting a resource for a design?

a)

Exchange one resource for another

b)

Giving up on a benefit for a more desirable one

c)

Compromising between the benefits of resources to achieve results

d)

Substituting different approaches

7.

The changes in cell phones from one generation to the next generation is an example of:

a)

updating services.

b)

technological evolution.

c)

technological invention.

d)

manufacturing processes.

8.

Using the information above, determine which year ranges showed the largest increase in carbon emissions.

a)

1916–1928

b)

1928–1940

c)

1940–1952

d)

1952–1964

9.

When a new technology is introduced, it immediately begins to undergo scrutiny and this leads to:

a)

a poor economy.

b)

innovation.

c)

invention.

d)

fewer patents.

10.

Using the information above, determine which state has a seat belt use rate near 80%.

a)

Alabama

b)

Mississippi

c)

Virginia

d)

Louisiana

11.

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.

12.

A series of refinements to an original idea or product is known as.

a)

Technology transfer

b)

Invention

c)

Innovation

d)

Culture shift

13.

Using the information above, determine how many states fall below North Carolina in percentage of seat belt use?

a)

0

b)

4

c)

7

d)

8

14.

An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with which characteristic?

a)

Procrastination

b)

Creativity

c)

Ideals

d)

Social ability

15.

Technological literacy is defined as:

a)

the ability to use computers to solve problems.

b)

an understanding of the history of technology.

c)

an understanding of the relationship between science, math, and technology.

d)

the ability to successfully interact with technology, and to make informed decisions.

16.

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.

17.

As knowledge and skills increase, modification to products advance from one generation to the next. This is an example of?

a)

technological design.

b)

manufacturing.

c)

technical creativity.

d)

technological evolution.

18.

Which of the following represents the original invention computers are based upon?

a)

Abacus

b)

Vacuum tubes

c)

Drive train

d)

Calculator

19.

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.

20.

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)

mathematical models and simulations.

d)

the scientific method to solve scientific problems.

21.

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:

a)

technical creativity.

b)

technological evolution.

c)

manufacturing

d)

technological design.

22.

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.

23.

Describe the rate of technological development through time.

a)

Rapidly decreasing

b)

Rapidly increasing

c)

Slowly increasing

d)

Slowly decreasing

24.

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

a)

communicate more effectively.

b)

build more effectively.

c)

transport more effectively.

d)

manufacture more effectively.

25.

To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new innovation. 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.

26.

Which of the following occurs when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a different function?

a)

invention

b)

innovation

c)

technology transfer

d)

technology regression

27.

Which of the following represents new technologies creating new processes?

a)

The integration of robotics in manufacturing

b)

Geodesic domes used for structures

c)

Inventions being shared between cultures

d)

The unintended effects of a product

28.

Technology transfer occurs when:

a)

One society uses a product from another society

b)

An innovation used for one purpose is used for another purpose

c)

An innovation is used in different time periods

d)

One society deems a product unethical

29.

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.

30.

_________________ allow companies and individuals to protect their product designs from being copied and produced without their permission.

a)

patents

b)

trademarks

c)

lawsuits

d)

original sketches

31.

Most development of technologies these days is driven by ________:

a)

politics

b)

profit

c)

morals

d)

ethics

32.

______________ is when a designer must make a choice between a positive and negative impact for a product.

a)

principles of design

b)

marketing

c)

trade off

d)

sketching

33.

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:

a)

research and development.

b)

consumer marketing.

c)

strategic design.

d)

design and development.

34.

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:

a)

anticipated effect.

b)

trade-off.

c)

intended effect.

d)

unintended effect.

35.

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

a)

patent.

b)

tax rebate

c)

grant.

d)

trademark.

36.

Which of the following does not contribute to the success or failure of a product?

a)

strength of the economy

b)

latest fads

c)

advertising

d)

accessories included

37.

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.

38.

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

a)

cost-benefit analysis.

b)

scientific analysis.

c)

risk analysis.

d)

quality analysis.

39.

The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describe what activity used in industry?

a)

Production

b)

Research and Development

c)

Time Management

d)

Testing

40.

Design problems are __________ presented in a clearly defined form.

a)

always

b)

often

c)

never

d)

seldom

41.

What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?

a)

Development

b)

Research

c)

Time management

d)

Testing

42.

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

43.

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:

a)

development.

b)

manufacturing.

c)

basic research.

d)

market testing.

44.

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?

a)

Technological

b)

Industrial design

c)

Research and development

d)

Total quality managemen

45.

Specific, goal-directed research conducted by a company to design new innovations is called _________.

a)

engineering design

b)

research and development

c)

technical know how

d)

technology transfer