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Technological Systems Pre/Post Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. A ____________ is a set of parts working together that operates as part of another system.

a)

Subsystem

b)

Substructure

c)

Subtext

d)

Subcomponent

2.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. A system without a feedback path that requires human intervention is called a(n) ____________-loop system.

a)

Open

b)

Ordinary

c)

Closed

d)

Combined

3.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. A systematic approach used to figure out why an MP3 player is not working is called:

a)

Maintenance

b)

Scientific method

c)

Device systems

d)

Troubleshooting

4.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Commercial passenger airlines allow more people to travel to more places. Allowing people to travel to more places is considered a _____________________ technological impact.

a)

Medical

b)

Positive

c)

Variable

d)

Negative

5.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Inspecting an airplane on a scheduled timetable is part of the __________ process.

a)

Problem-solving

b)

Troubleshooting

c)

Maintenance

d)

Cleaning

6.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Of the systems listed below, which of the following is a closed-loop system?

a)

A toaster

b)

An AM/FM radio

c)

A home heating system

d)

A mouse trap

7.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Requirements that are placed on the development of a system or product are known as:

a)

Criteria

b)

Ideas

c)

Techniques

d)

Measurements

8.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. The ability to do work is called:

a)

Energy

b)

Application

c)

Extrusion

d)

Analysis

9.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. The development of nanotechnology may cause two competing nations to enter a disruptive and unstable arms race. This would be considered a _____________ technological impact of nanotechnology.

a)

Fixed

b)

Positive

c)

Negative

d)

Variable

10.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Which diagram description below is the most encompassing model of a technological system?

a)

Communicating-->Transporting-->Manufacturing

b)

Encoding-->Transmitting-->Decoding

c)

Problem-->Analysis-->Construction

d)

Input-->Process-->Output Feedback

11.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. When designing a roller coaster, the use of energy must be considered. Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Faster

d)

Slower

12.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. ____________ information relates to the man-made development of materials, processes, and systems.

a)

Intricate

b)

Technical

c)

Functional

d)

Maintenance

13.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. When creating a new invention, an inventor must create a _____________ in order to test the design concept.

a)

Prototype

b)

Adaptation

c)

Proof of concept

d)

Lever

14.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. In a factory, components are grouped together to create a system or product. ____________ lines are often used to make the process move faster.

a)

Breakdown

b)

Malfunction

c)

Functionality

d)

Assembly

15.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Humans are often replaced in factories by machines that can mimic human behavior. ____________ are machines that can perform difficult or dangerous tasks preventing human injury.

a)

Robots

b)

Assembly line

c)

Computer control

d)

Interaction

16.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. When discussing Power and Energy systems, a push or pull on an object can be described as a:

a)

Energy

b)

Force

c)

Power

d)

Propulsion

17.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. A __________ would be an example of a sound output in a computer or robot.

a)

Microphone

b)

Printer

c)

CPU

d)

Speaker

18.

Directions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. A ________________ is a set of commands, instructions, and other syntax used to create a software program.

a)

Programming Language

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

CPU

19.

To control the repetition in a program, the user would code the __________ function to instruct the robot how many times to repeat the portion of the program.

a)

Variable

b)

Movement

c)

Loop

d)

Sensor

20.

To create a pause in a program, the user would code a ______ to stop the robot for a given amount of time.

a)

Delay

b)

Loop

c)

Sensor

d)

Block

21.

The purpose of an __________ drawing is to show all three measurable sides of an object.

a)

Pictorial

b)

Scale

c)

Isometric

d)

Technical

22.

When creating a hand drafted or CAD drawing, _____________ lines are used to show the distance between two points.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Dimension

c)

Graph

d)

3D

23.

The ____________ tool allows CAD users to give the shape depth.

a)

3D

b)

Extract

c)

Extruder

d)

2D

24.

In CAD, a ________ connector is a local coordinate system entity located on or between parts or surfaces that is used to locate and orient parts within an assembly.

a)

CAD

b)

Component

c)

Relationship

d)

Mate

25.

When a system stops working completely this is known as a ________ because it is unable to perform the way it was intended due to faults in design, materials, individual components, or assembly.

a)

Obsolete

b)

Failure

c)

Fad

d)

Operator error

26.

When taking apart an object such as a toy, the ______________ inside is an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion.

a)

Spring

b)

Mechanism

c)

Lever

d)

Screw

27.

When a part of a system is no longer functioning, a __________ is needed to keep the system functioning.

a)

Replacement

b)

Technician

c)

Plummer

d)

Component

28.

When creating systems, ____________ needs to be made to make the component or system more suitable for the circumstance.

a)

Repair

b)

Maintenance

c)

Adjustments

d)

Processes

29.

A cassette player is considered __________ because it is considered out-of-date.

a)

Obsolete

b)

Fashionable

c)

Functional

d)

Valuable

30.

An individual's __________________ is determined by the amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of the individual.

a)

Recycling ability

b)

Carbon Footprint

c)

Impact Rate

d)

Waste