Technological Systems and Engineering Pretest

What is the primary purpose of a lever in a simple machine?

• To increase speed

• To lift heavy objects with less effort

• To generate electricity

• To measure weight

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Which of the following is NOT a type of engineering?

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Biological Engineering

• Historical Engineering

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

• Test and evaluate

• Define the problem

• Develop a prototype

• Communicate the solution

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Which simple machine consists of a wheel with a rope or chain wrapped around it?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

• Wedge

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In technological systems, what is the term for the desired result or output?

• Input

• Process

• Feedback

• Goal

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Which type of engineering focuses on the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure?

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Software Engineering

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What is the main function of an inclined plane?

• To change the direction of a force

• To reduce the amount of force needed to lift an object

• To increase the speed of an object

• To measure the weight of an object

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Which of the following is an example of a technological system?

• A bicycle

• A computer network

• A hammer

• A tree

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What is the purpose of brainstorming in the Engineering Design Process?

• To test the final product

• To generate a wide range of ideas and solutions

• To define the problem

• To communicate the solution

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Which simple machine is a flat surface set at an angle to help lift objects?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

• Screw

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