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Introduction To Technology

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 36 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Contamination of the environment that is the result of introducing harmful substances - such as noise or chemicals.






2. A device used by humans to complete a task.






3. A community - nation - or broad groups of people having common traditions - institutions - and collective activities and interests.






4. A group of interacting - interrelated - or interdependent element or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.






5. (1) The body of truth - information - and principles acquired by humankind. (2) Interpreted information that can be used.






6. (1) A simple device - such as a lever - a pulley - or an inclined plane - that alters the magnitude or direction - or both - of an applied force. (2) Devices designed to obtain the greatest amount of force from the energy used. (3) A device consistin






7. One of the basic resources used by technological systems. Information is data and facts that have been organized and communicated in a coherent and meaningful manner.






8. The progress or improvements made that increase the value of things being developed






9. A new product - system - or process that has never existed before - created by study and experimentation.






10. The raising of crops and animals for food - feed - fiber - fuel - or other useful products.






11. (1) The innovation - change - or modification of the natural environment to satisfy perceived human needs and wants. (2) The generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.






12. The process of change over a period of time - such as the adaptation in living organisms to new environments or the improvement of products.






13. Refers to something that can continue to be supported or held up in various circumstances.






14. (1) The amount of work done in a given period of time. (2) The source of energy or motive force by which a physical system or machine is operated.






15. The process of making a raw material into a finished product; especially in large quantities






16. (1) Human activities used to create - invent - design - transform - produce - control - maintain - and use products or systems. (2) A systematic sequence of actions that combines resources to produce an output.






17. The successful transmission of information through a common system of symbols - signs - behavior - speech - writing - or signals.






18. Any technique that uses living organisms - or parts of organisms - to make or modify products - improve plants or animals - or to develop microorganisms for specific uses.






19. The ability to do work. Energy is one of the basic resources used by a technological system.






20. The things needed to get a job done. In a technological system - the basic technological resources are energy - capital - information - machines and tools - materials - people - and time.






21. The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated - and others are unanticipated.






22. The external conditions or surroundings that affect the quality of plant - animal - and human life.






23. An exchange of one thing in return for another; especially relinquishment of one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable.






24. An arrangement of chemical - electronic - electrical - and mechanical components that commands or directs the management of a system.






25. The study or system of human morality and conduct.






26. The necessity or requirements of a person.






27. Any source of wealth that is used to expand or improve a product or process.






28. The systematic act or process of building - erecting - or constructing buildings - roads - or other structures.






29. The study of the natural world through observation - identification - description - experimental investigation - and theoretical explanations.






30. A transformation that is prompted or initiated by an improvement or application of knowledge that has been developed to satisfy needs - solve problems - and increase our capabilities.






31. The process by which passengers or goods are moved or delivered from one place to another.






32. To express a wish for - request - want - or anticipation.






33. The parameters placed on the development of a product or system. The requirements include the safety needs - the physical laws that will limit the development of an idea - the available resources - the cultural norms - and the use of criteria and con






34. An improvement of an existing technological product - system - or method of doing something.






35. The byproducts or outcomes of a decision or idea.






36. Of - or relating to - or resulting from industry.