WorksheetsEngineer ing Technology Final Exam Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the following is a basic term used in the stock market?
Dividend
Photosynthesis
Kinetic energy
Lever
What is the main source of energy for solar panels?
Wind
Sunlight
Water
Fossil fuels
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Coal
Hydroelectric energy
Which simple machine consists of a wheel with a rope or chain around it?
Pulley
Lever
Inclined plane
Wedge
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Build a prototype
Identify the problem
Test the solution
Communicate results
Which of the following is a feature of a self-sustaining home?
Uses only non-renewable energy
Relies on external water supply
Generates its own electricity
Has no insulation
Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
A moving car
Water stored behind a dam
A spinning wind turbine
Sunlight
Which resource is considered a resource of technology?
Human labor
Photosynthesis
Gravity
Friction
Which of the following is NOT a type of simple machine?
Screw
Pulley
Generator
Wedge
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Natural gas
Oil
Wind
Coal
Which term describes the profit paid to shareholders in the stock market?
Dividend
Interest
Capital
Loan
Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?
Energy stored in an object due to its position
Energy of motion
Energy from the sun
Energy stored in chemical bonds
Which of the following is an example of applying the engineering design process?
Memorizing the steps of the process
Building a model bridge to test its strength
Listing types of energy
Naming simple machines
If a house uses solar panels and a rainwater collection system, which concept is being applied?
Non-renewable energy use
Self-sustaining home design
Simple machines
Stock market investment
Which simple machine would be most effective for lifting a heavy object straight up?
Lever
Pulley
Wedge
Screw
A wind turbine converts wind energy into which type of energy?
Chemical energy
Electrical energy
Thermal energy
Nuclear energy
Which of the following best explains why coal is considered non-renewable?
It is found everywhere
It can be replaced quickly
It takes millions of years to form
It is produced by plants
Which step in the engineering design process involves evaluating how well a solution works?
Identify the problem
Test and evaluate
Communicate results
Build a prototype
A lever is used to lift a rock. If the fulcrum is moved closer to the rock, what happens to the effort needed?
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
It disappears
Which of the following is an example of using a renewable resource in a self-sustaining home?
Burning coal for heat
Using solar panels for electricity
Using gasoline generators
Heating with oil
A company wants to reduce its carbon footprint. Which energy source should it consider switching to?
Coal
Oil
Wind
Natural gas
A family wants to design a home that is not dependent on the electrical grid. Which combination of features would best achieve this goal?
Gas heating and city water supply
Solar panels and rainwater collection
Oil furnace and public sewer
Electric heating and city water
A student is designing a device to lift a heavy load with minimal effort. Which simple machine should they consider and why?
Wedge, because it splits objects apart
Pulley, because it changes the direction of force and can reduce effort
Screw, because it holds things together
Wheel and axle, because it increases speed
Given the need to reduce fossil fuel use in a community, propose a plan using at least two renewable energy sources and explain your choices.
Use coal and oil for heating
Install solar panels and wind turbines to generate electricity
Use gasoline generators and natural gas
Rely on nuclear and diesel power
A team is tasked with designing a bridge using the engineering design process. What should they do after building a prototype?
Identify the problem again
Test and evaluate the prototype
Skip to the final design
Ignore feedback
Analyze why a self-sustaining home might include both solar panels and a wind turbine.
To increase dependence on fossil fuels
To ensure energy is available in different weather conditions
To reduce the need for insulation
To make the home less efficient
A city wants to encourage the use of simple machines in public playgrounds. Which combination would best promote physical activity and learning?
Slides and swings only
Levers, pulleys, and inclined planes
Benches and tables
Fountains and lights
Evaluate the impact of using only non-renewable resources in a community over 50 years.
Resources will last forever
There will be no environmental impact
Resources will deplete and pollution will increase
Renewable resources will increase
A student wants to maximize the efficiency of a simple machine in a project. What should they consider and why?
Use more friction to slow it down
Reduce friction and use the correct type of simple machine for the task
Make it as heavy as possible
Use only non-renewable materials
The original source of most of the energy that people use is (a)
