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WorksheetsITE Unit 1 & 2 Concepts Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 21mins
Technology ____________
is any device people use to meet their needs
doesn't help people
is useless
is always expensive
A scientist conducts an experiment to understand how plants grow in different types of soil. This is an example of:
Engineering
Technology
Science
A system
An Engineer is a person who:
Studies theoretical explanations for natural phenomena.
Uses scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems.
Focuses on the commercial aspect of product creation.
Primarily identifies and describes natural objects.
A car is an example of a Product. Which of the following best describes it in this context?
It's a theoretical explanation.
It's a tangible item produced by human or mechanical work.
It's a way to modify the natural environment without any side effects.
It's a group of unrelated components.
A thermostat, an air conditioner, and the electrical wiring in a house work together to control the indoor temperature. This is an example of a System because:
It's a single, tangible item.
It's a theoretical concept.
It's a group of interrelated components designed to achieve a goal.
It's a simple tool.
Which of the following is considered a Need?
A smartphone
A sports car
Food
A video game console
A new video game console would be considered a Want because:
It's something you must have to survive.
It makes a task easier or solves a problem, but isn't essential for survival.
It's a necessary component of a larger system.
It's an example of pure scientific research.
The release of a new self-driving car might have a significant Impact on the transportation industry. What does "impact" mean in this context?
The tangible product itself.
The effect or influence of one thing on another.
The mathematical principles used to create it.
The theoretical explanation of how it works.
Which of the following terms is defined as "A community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions and institutions"?
Technology
Engineering
Product
Society
A new, more efficient type of solar panel is created to help homes generate their own electricity. The development of this new panel is an example of Engineering because it:
Studies the natural world.
Is a man-made product.
Uses scientific principles and mathematical reasoning to optimize a technology.
Is a tangible item.
Submarines, airplanes and covered wagons are all examples of technology that help people ______________.
stay healthy
communicate
travel
learn
A problem or a need in society often leads to what?
Society giving up
Nothing at all
Going backwards
Technological Solution
What is a common result when a new invention is introduced to society?
It has no effect on people's lives.
It often changes the way people live or work.
It always replaces all older technologies immediately.
It is never accepted by anyone.
