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WorksheetsSTEM 6: Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the main purpose of technology in society?
To make life more complicated
To solve problems and improve the quality of life
To increase the cost of living
What does "engineering" primarily involve?
Repairing cars
Designing and building structures and systems
Destroying computer systems
The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations is
A natural resource
A want
Science
A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal is
a system
a product
impact
How does technology affect education?
It makes education more difficult.
It provides access to more information and resources.
It has no impact on education.
What area of technology is being described with the following statement? "Techniques and machinery used to produce goods on a large scale, including automation, robotics, and 3D printing."
Manufacturing
Energy and Power
Transportation
How does technology often use mathematics in problem-solving?
B. By replacing math with guesswork
C. By focusing only on historical data
D. By using algorithms and calculations
Which of the following does not spur technological innovation?
A. War
B. Rigid Regulations
C. Global Crisis
How did the invention of the printing press in the 15th century impact the spread of knowledge?
A. It made books more widely available.
B. It made books more expensive.
C. It slowed down the sharing of ideas.
Which of the following is an example of how smartphones have evolved to meet consumer needs?
They have fewer features than before.
They have improved cameras and longer battery life.
They can only be used for making phone calls.
What does "input" mean in technology design?
The information or data put into a device or system
The final product of a technology
The way a technology looks
Which of the following is NOT typically considered one of the main facets of technology design?
Input
Output
Marketing
Why is feedback important in technology design?
It makes the technology more expensive.
It helps improve the technology based on user experience.
Feedback is only important for video games.
Which existing technology used in education can be critiqued for improvement to better the quality of life for its users?
Computers
Calculators
Keyboards
