WorksheetsStudy Guide Unit 2 TED #2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which technological device was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries?
Microscope
Gaming system
Automobile
Microwave oven
A technologically literate person should have a good understanding of the history of technology because:
it allows one to understand how old and obsolete technologies are now valuable in today's society
greater understanding of technology history will increase one's knowledge for other history classes
it helps one to better understand the scientific method.
it allows one to understand how technology evolves and builds through invention and innovation
The use and production of stone tools occurred in which period of human history?
Paleolithic
Renaissance
Information
Communication
In 1996 the first cloned mammal, Dolly, was born. This advancement sparked a debate about the right and wrong use of cloning technology. This is an example of what type of concern?
Engineering
Ethical
Economic
Environmental
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the:
Information Age
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
global importing and exporting of goods
Which field is critical to competitive economic growth in the twenty-first century and is a mainstay of the present technological age?
Transportation technologies
Information and communication technologies
Construction technologies
Manufacturing technologies
During the Renaissance period, the technological development of items such as telescopes, microscopes, and thermometers greatly influenced progress in:
science
manufacturing
construction
construction
A lawn equipment manufacturer has recently added a new product to their line of outdoor power equipment. As a result, the manufacturer is adding 75 new jobs to its local production facility. The new job openings are an example of how technology has affected:
the environment.
politics
culture
the economy
The Renaissance, which translates to "rebirth", represents a significant period of human history that resulted in major advancements of:
industry and manufacturing
natural sciences.
medical practices and procedures.
agriculture and irrigation.
Thomas Edison's invention of the lightbulb has affected every person's day-to-day life. This is a example of how technology has affected:
society
Politically
the economy
the environment.
The telescope and calculator are products of the:
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Information Age.
Iron Age
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?
Industrial Age
Information Age
Data Age
Digital Age
Coal ash from a coal-fired power plant has leaked into a nearby water system. The governor and the legislature are crafting a new law that would require cleaning of the water and proper disposal of the ash. The new law is an example of how technology has affected:
the environment.
politics
culture
the economy
Which resources are shared within a technological environment or across other fields, often resulting in innovation?
Money, knowledge, or marketing
Creativity, money, or skills
Business, marketing, or ideas
Ideas, knowledge, or skills
In the information age, significant advancements in the areas of communication have come about. Which invention is not a product of the information age?
Computer
Television
Cell phone
MP3 player
