Quiz about Technology Engineering and Design

Question 1

The changes in cell phones over the years is an example of

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Technological evolution

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Scientific discovery

Question 2

The changes from a quill pen to a ball-point pen we use today is referred to as

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innovation

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brainstorming

Question 3

An example of a product of technological evolution is

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Option A is correct

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B.

Question 4

Using the information US energy Chart, determine what energy source is used the most in the United States

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Petroleum

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Coal

Question 5

Wireless technology (example: cell phones) has significantly impacted the ability to

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communicate more effectively

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transport more effectively

Question 6

Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their ideas for a limited time by giving them a

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Patent

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Trademark

Question 7

The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describe what activity used in industry?

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Research and Development

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Time Management

Question 8

Technology of producing, changing, and combining materials is

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Material technology

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Thermal technology

Question 9

Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes is

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Structural technology

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Thermal technology

Question 10

What area tends to have a more direct effect on society because of its ability to both solve and create new problems?

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Technology

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Science

Question 11

The alphabet and coins came into general use during what time period?

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Iron Age

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Middle Age

Question 12

Microprocessors and computer information networks have exploded in use in the last few decades.

What is the name of the age that in which these advancements were made?

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Information Age

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Iron Age

Question 13

Transportation, Manufacturing, Communication, Construction and

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Biotechnology

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Math

Question 14

The movement of people and goods from place to place is

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Transportation

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Communication

Question 15

The technology to send and receive messages is known as

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Communication

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Transportation

Question 16

Technology for making products we need for daily living is

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Manufacturing

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Obsolete

Question 17

Technology that is out of date is said to be

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Obsolete

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Math

Question 18

The acronym S.T.E.M. stands for science, technology, engineering and

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Math

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Communication

Question 19

What type of technology is this?

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biotechnology

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construction technology

Question 20

What type of technology is this?

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transportation technology

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communication technology

Question 21

What type of technology is this?

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construction technology

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biotechnology

Question 22

What type of technology is this?

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communication technology

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construction technology

Question 23

The process of planning, organizing, and controlling work is known as:

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Management

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Design

Question 24

The maintenance of systems is important to insure proper:

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Function

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Form

Question 25

Information to diagnose and repair a product or system is contained in the products:

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User Manual

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Magazine advertisement

Question 26

When designing a roof for a green house a variety of angles must be measured and cut accurately.

What tool should be used to measure the angles?

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Option A is correct

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B.

Question 27

If Fred were to design a new type of cell phone and he builds a replica of what the case would look like, he would be constructing a(n):

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Mock-Up

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Duplicate

Question 28

Which of the following is considered a renewable energy resourse?

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Option A is correct

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B.

Question 29

Technology advanced in the Stone Age faster than it does today.

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False

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True

Question 30

The invention of the printing press helped individuals share their ideas about technology more easily and quickly.

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True

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False

Question 31

Technology has both positive and negative effects upon society.

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True

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False

Question 32

Farming is a type of manufacturing technology.

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False

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True

Question 33

Tattoos are a type of bio-technology.

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True

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False

Question 34

There is only one solution to a problem.

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False

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True

Question 35

An automobile is a type of transportation technology.

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True

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False

Question 36

Running a virus scan regularly on your PC is an example of maintaining the system.

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True

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False

Question 37

A regular schedule to change the air filters in a home or to change the oil in cars is for maintenance.

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True

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False

Question 38

The goal of maintenance is to keep products in repair.

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False

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True

Question 39

Since 2 liter plastic bottles can be melted and reshaped they are

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Thermoplastic

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Construction

Question 40

What is the systematic process of building structures to meet human needs and desires?

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Construction

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Agriculture

Question 41

Which construction method consists of interlocking foam or plastic forms that are filled with concrete?

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Insulated Concrete Forms

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Wood Framing

Question 42

Which mode of transportation is preferred if you need to travel a long distance as quickly as possible?

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Option A is correct

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B.

Question 43

On a desktop computer, what is an example of an output device?

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Option B is correct

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A.

Question 44

What system produces, processes, and distributes food, fiber, fuel, chemical, and other useful products?

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Agriculture

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Thermoplastic

Question 45

Technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control, and transmit motion.

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Mechanical Technology

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Electrical Technology

Question 46

Technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; storing, and communicating.

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Electronic Technology

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Mechanical Technology

Question 47

Technology of using fluid, gas, or liquid to apply force or to transport.

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Fluid Technology

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Bio Technology

Question 48

Technology of using, and changing organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome.

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Bio Technology

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Fluid Technology

Question 49

Building a framework includes putting up wall studs and

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framing the roof

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poring concrete for the foundation

Question 50

Homes are built with material that are readily available. In the eastern United States wood is most often used.

What available material could be used in the desert, southwest?

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Rock and stone

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Steel Frame

Question 51

In non-verbal communication a red octagon shaped traffic sign means?

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Stop

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Go

Question 52

As part of a communication system, what kind of device is a computer hard drive?

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Storage Device

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Transmitter

Question 53

Agricultural businesses must do three things

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Produce, process, and distribute

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Manufacture, distribute, and market

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