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PAE(test3): Why Technology

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What pattern does technological progress often follow?

a)

Decreasing complexity and simplicity

b)

Increasing complexity and sophistication

c)

Random and unpredictable changes

d)

Cyclical and repetitive patterns

2.

Which of the following is a driver of technological progress related to solving problems and improving quality of life?

a)

Scientific Discoveries

b)

Market Demands

c)

Human Needs

d)

Competition

3.

How do market demands influence technological progress?

a)

By enabling innovative applications

b)

By shaping product design

c)

By influencing research directions

d)

By combining existing technologies

4.

What is the impact of competition on technological progress?

a)

It leads to solving problems and improving quality of life.

b)

It enables innovative applications.

c)

It drives companies to outperform rivals.

d)

It shapes consumer preferences.

5.

How do government policies affect technological progress?

a)

By solving problems and improving quality of life

b)

By enabling innovative applications

c)

By influencing research directions

d)

By combining existing technologies

6.

What is the role of innovation in technological progress?

a)

It maintains existing technologies without change.

b)

It involves creating novel solutions to existing problems.

c)

It focuses solely on refining old concepts.

d)

It discourages new ideas and concepts.

7.

Which of the following is typically included in the innovation cycle?

a)

Identifying needs, brainstorming ideas, prototyping, testing, and refining.

b)

Copying existing solutions without change.

c)

Ignoring feedback and avoiding testing.

d)

Focusing only on marketing strategies.

8.

What does innovation lead to in terms of technology?

a)

to confront present product

b)

Breakthrough technologies that can revolutionize industries.

c)

A decrease in technological advancements.

d)

A focus on maintaining traditional methods.

9.

Which societal factor drives innovation in user-friendly technologies?

a)

Environmental concerns

b)

Consumer demands

c)

Privacy issues

d)

Cultural values

10.

What pushes for sustainable tech solutions?

a)

death of people too soon

b)

Educational requirements

c)

Environmental concerns

d)

Privacy issues

11.

Which factor spurs advancements in medical technology?

a)

Privacy issues

b)

Healthcare needs

c)

Cultural values

d)

Consumer demands

12.

What shapes data protection and cybersecurity?

a)

Educational requirements

b)

Environmental concerns

c)

Privacy issues

d)

Consumer demands

13.

Which societal factor influences ethical considerations in AI development?

a)

Cultural values

b)

Healthcare needs

c)

Consumer demands

d)

Privacy issues

14.

How can advancements in materials science impact energy storage technologies?

a)

By reducing the cost of batteries

b)

By improving solar panel efficiency

c)

By increasing fossil fuel usage

d)

By decreasing the need for electricity

15.

What is one potential benefit of breakthroughs in artificial intelligence according to the text?

a)

Slower technological progress

b)

Enhanced medical diagnostics

c)

Increased manual labor

d)

Reduced innovation