2 All of the Following Are Examples of Technology Except?
Fundamentals of TechnologyStudy Guide
Objectives 1.01-1.03Spring 2012
Objective 1.01
1 “Human innovation that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities."
A. Technology
B. Science
C. Engineering
D. Mathematics
2 All of the following are examples of technology except?
A. Television
B. Computer
C. Toilet
D. Tree
3 North Carolina technology education programs divide technology into six systems. Which of the following is one of the systems?
A. Biology
B. Automotives
C. Graphics
D. Communication
4 Someone who is able to use, manage, understand, and access technology is considered to be
A. Technologically Literate
B. Computer literate
C. A+ Certification
D. Technically Educated
5 A study of technology, which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities is
A. Vocational Education
B. Technology Education
C. Technical Education
D. Educational Technology
6 The student organization for technology education is:
A. Technology Student Association
B. Technical Student Association
C. Technology Clubs of America
D. Students in Technology
7 Technology can be characterized as:
A. Things that extend human capability
B. anything
C. plants
D. rocks
Fundamentals of Technology
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8 Which one of following is an example of technology?
A. Science
B. Computer
C. Volcano
D. Water
9 Which one of the following is an example of extending human capability?
A. A person watching a race in person
B. A person cutting grass with lawn mower
C. A scientist conducting an experiment
D. An athlete running
Objective 1.02
1 Cutting down trees to build a parking lot is an example of how technology affects the:
A. Environment
B. Society
C. Culture
D. Economy
2 Determining whether or not cloning is right is what type of concern?
A. Moral
B. Ethical
C. Economic
D. Environmental
3 John’s religion does not allow medical intervention. This is an example of what type of impact?
A. Environmental
B. Cultural
C. Economic
D. Societal
4 The assembly line enabled various products to be mass-produced. This is an example of what type of impact?
A. Aesthetic
B. Cultural
C. Economic
D. Ethical
5 Laws that govern human cloning are:
A. Environmental
B. Political
C. Biotechnical
D. Historical
6 The fact that we tolerate some technologies, even though they have negative impacts on us is a:
A. Trade-off
B. Socialization
C. Obstacle of process
D. Product obsolescence
7 An unexpected impact of technology might include which one of the following?
A. Birth defects caused by industrial pollution
B. A positive impact of technology
C. Improved fuel efficiency in a newly developed automobile
D. Production cost override.
8 Weighing the tradeoffs to determine if the technology is feasible, or for the best, refers to which part of
technology?
A. impacts.
B. negative aspects.
C. positive aspects.
D. steam power.
9 Which of the following is an example of a desirable impact of technology?
A. Air pollution from automobiles
B. Waste disposal of obsolete products
C. Affordable products for the masses
D. Development of ozone gases
Objective 1.03
1. What invention has enabled weather forecasters to monitor weather patterns more efficiently?
A. Doppler Radar
B. Global Positioning System
C. Television
D. Sonar
2. The invention of the wheel improved:
A. Communication
B. Construction
C. Transportation
D. Manufacturing
3. The invention of the printing press improved:
A. Communication
B. Construction
C. Transportation
D. Manufacturing
4. In 1995, 16 MBs of RAM was standard on a top of the line computer. In 2000, 128 MBs of RAM is
standard on most computers. This is an example of:
A. Exponential Growth
B. Linear Growth
C. Direct Growth
D. Explosive Growth
5. The mechanization of the farm and invention of the steam engine marks the beginning of the what age?
A. Agricultural
B. Industrial
C. Technological
D. Information
6. This age emphasizes processing and exchanging information.
A. Communication
B. Technology
C. Industrial
D. Information
7. We are able to reduce the negative impacts on the environment and other technologies when the
needs of technological innovations are balanced with the:
A. Environment
B. Society
C. Culture
D. Politics
8.During what age did people move from the farm to the city?
A. Industrial
B. Technological
C. Information
D. Agricultural
9. What age are we living in?
A. Agricultural
B. Industrial
C. Information
D. Technological
10. What invention led to the mass production of written material?
A. Alphabet
B. Typewriter
C. Internet
D. Printing Press
11. What age accounts for the most technological developments?
A. Stone Age
B. Middle Age
C. Information Age
D. Industrial Age
12. What age accounts for the fewest technological developments?
A. Stone Age
B. Renaissance
C. Industrial Age
D. Information Age
13. During the Bronze Age, the wheel was improved by using spokes. What is most significant about the
improved wheel?
A. Smoother
B. Cheaper
C. Heavier
D. Lighter
14. During the Iron Age, water wheels were used to:
A. generated electric power
B. made it possible to produce copper
C. saw lumber
D. grind grain
15. What is the most significant technological development thus far in the Information Age?
A. Television
B. Cellular phone
C. Internet
D. Integrated circuit
16. During the Industrial Age, Samuel Morse invented the telegraph. What was most significant about the
telegraph?
A. Enabled faster communications over long distances
B. Enabled music groups to record songs
C. Assisted in air traffic control
D. Paved the way for rural access to the Internet
17. Agriculture and irrigation were first developed in what age?
A. Bronze Age
B. Stone Age
C. Iron Age
D. Industrial Age
18. During the Stone Age, tool use was limited to:
A. Agricultural practice.
B. Military application.
C. Hunting and agricultural practice.
D. Industrial use.
19. Pyramids are examples of architectural and construction techniques used in which age?
A. Stone Age
B. Bronze Age
C. Middle Age
D. Iron Age
20. Mass production in a factory system first occurred during the:
A. Iron Age.
B. Industrial Age.
C. Middle Age.
D. Information Age.
21. Canal building dramatically improved shipping routes during the:
A. Iron Age.
B. Information Age.
C. Industrial Age.
D. Middle Age.
22. Major migration toward cities began during the:
A. Middle Age.
B. Information Age.
C. Industrial Age.
D. Iron Age.
23. In the Bronze Age, glass was used for jewelry and ornamentation. In the Information Age its use has
enhanced:
A. Construction
B. Transportation.
C. Irrigation devices.
D. Communication
24. In the Iron Age, a significance development in communication was the:
A. Printing press.
B. Alphabet.
C. Telegraph.
D. Spoken language.
25. The military use of rockets and gun powder first occurred during the:
A. Industrial Age.
B. Middle Age.
C. Iron Age.
D. Information Age.
26. The industrial age is characterized by:
A. solar power.
B. nuclear power.
C. animal power.
D. steam power.
27. During the industrial age, factory growth led people to:
A. trade.
B. barter.
C. migrate to cities for jobs.
D. create demands.
28. Which of the following are used in monitoring the aspects of technology related to our environment?
A. Doppler radar and weather satellites
B. Television, Internet, and news broadcast
C. Computer and global positioning systems
D. Divining rod and intuition
29. In what age, did the influence of technology make technological obsolescence a factor?
A. Renaissance
B. Stone
C. Industrial
D. Information