Technology Fundamentals Quiz

What is technology?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The application of conceptual knowledge for achieving practical goals

• The art of painting

• The study of plant biology

Which of the following is a common type of communication technology?

• Cooking utensils

• Musical instruments

• Gardening tools

• Morse code

Who is credited as one of the fathers of the Internet?

• Charles Babbage

• Martin Cooper

• Vint Cerf

• Philo Taylor Farnsworth

Which of the following is an example of electrical technology?

• Cookware

• Bicycle

• Television

• Furniture

Who is considered the father of computers?

• Philo Taylor Farnsworth

• Vint Cerf

• Martin Cooper

• Charles Babbage

When was the first commercial solar panel created?

• 1899

• 1881

• 1822

• 1965

What is mechanical technology?

• The study of human behavior

• The study of weather patterns

• The art of sculpture

• The application of engineering principles to achieve tasks more efficiently

Which of the following is a common type of medical technology?

• Automobiles

• Pharmaceuticals

• Musical instruments

• Cooking utensils

What is the role of system software?

• Develops specific purposes for software

• Maintains system resources and enables application software to function

• Operates based on user requests

• Serves as the interface between application software and the system

What is the impact of technology on human civilization?

• Positive impact, driving innovation in various fields

• Limited impact on daily life

• Negative impact only

• No impact at all