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Technological Systems — 8th Grade Mid-Term Assessment

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Technology often has both positive and negative impacts. The giving up one thing for another is also known as a what?

a)

tragedy

b)

settlement

c)

specifications

d)

trade-off

2.

In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you draw a diagram?

a)

design & planning

b)

brainstorm & research

c)

create

d)

test & evaluate

3.

This word best describes an individual or group activity where you try to find the answer for a specific problem by spontaneously gathering a list of ideas.

a)

engineering

b)

research

c)

neglect

d)

brainstorming

4.

What type of drawing is this?

a)

scale model

b)

isometric drawing

c)

perspective drawing

d)

orthographic projection

5.

What does CAD stand for?

a)

Computer-Analyzed Design

b)

Computer-Aided Design

c)

Cow Agriculture Design

d)

Calibrated Artist Design

6.

3D printing is a _______________ manufacturing process.

a)

additive

b)

subtractive

c)

multiplicative

d)

environmental

7.

These three views are included in an orthographic projection along with the isometric drawing?

a)

front, bottom, and top views

b)

bottom, top, and side views

c)

bottom, side, and front views

d)

top, front, and side views

8.

What term defines the process that has speed up the production of parts and prototypes, as well as how quickly they are produced?

a)

additive manufacturing

b)

rapid prototyping

c)

CNC manufacturing

d)

industrial manufacturing

9.

Defining an object by its length, width, and diameter is called an objects what?

a)

texture

b)

shape

c)

dimensions

d)

value

10.

The practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities to satisfy human needs and wants is the definition of what?

a)

science

b)

engineering

c)

technology

d)

construction

11.

The last step of the Engineering Design Process is which of the following?

a)

improve upon an existing design

b)

brainstorm ideas

c)

test and evaluate ideas

d)

identify a problem

12.

The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers and designers use to guide them as they solve problems. This process is often repeated as many times as needed, making improvements along the way. How many steps are there in the engineering design process we use for this class?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

13.

A designers first working version of a design is also known as a what?

a)

a model

b)

a scale model

c)

a drawing or sketch

d)

a prototype

14.

In SolidWorks, when you begin drawing a part, you always start off with a what?

a)

a 2D sketch

b)

a 3D object

c)

a 2D extrusion

d)

a 3D extrusion

15.

What is the correct naming convention used in this class?

a)

firstname.lastname

b)

lastname_project

c)

project_firstname.lastname

d)

firstname.lastname_project

16.

Technology is always what?

a)

pretty

b)

needed

c)

man-made

d)

natural

17.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes how a 3D print is created?

a)

a 3D print is molded into shape until the object is completed.

b)

a 3D print is created by adding material layer by layer until the 3D print is formed.

c)

a 3D print is created by cutting away material until the the 3D print is formed.

d)

the 3D print magically appears.

18.

Rapid Prototyping has really speed up the time it takes to produce a prototpe. How has it speed up the process?

a)

the development of CAD programs, as well the development of 3D printers have cut out a great deal of steps involved in getting a prototype produced.

b)

the Internet has made the prototype/model making process faster.

c)

Microsoft's newest versions of Windows allow you to communicate better through technology.

d)

Moore's law states that processing power doubles every two years. This proved to be correct and has brought about many innovations.

19.

What system of measurement do we use for our CAD and 3D printing unit?

a)

imperial

b)

metric

c)

cubit

d)

pixels

20.

What is the first step of the engineering design process that we use in this class?

a)

improve upon an existing design

b)

research and brainstorm ideas and existing solutions

c)

identify a problem to solve

d)

test out and evaluate your solution

21.

Someone who applies scientific and design principles to create practical solutions for problems is the definition of what career?

a)

a Teacher

b)

an Engineer

c)

a Politician

d)

a Construction Worker

22.

The image below is better known as a what?

a)

an isometric drawing

b)

a scale model

c)

a diagram

d)

an orthographic projection

23.

The width and depth of an isometric drawing are always drawn at what angles?

a)

25

b)

30

c)

40

d)

50