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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. The successful transmission of information through a common system of symbols - signs - behavior - speech - writing - or signals.






2. An individual self-sustaining unit of life or living material. Five forms of organisms: plants - animals - fungi - protists - and bacteria






3. A systematic problem solving strategy - with criteria and constraints - used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.






4. A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.






5. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






6. A ridged bar that is free to pivot or rotate on a fixed point






7. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






8. Systematic and creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends






9. Is the process by which part of a material is removed - usually through cutting Separating uses tools to shear or machine away unwanted material






10. The system by which the views of a multiview drawing are arranged in relation to each other






11. Written plan that identifies a problem to be solved - its criteria - and its constraints; used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.






12. The system that makes changes in speed and direction of a vehicle possible






13. A limit to the design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance - funding - space materials - and human capabilities.






14. Decision-making process that produces plans for products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.






15. A drawing created to communicate specific details about an object following specific design guidelines






16. Increases our mechanical advantage and help us apply forces we could not provide with just our own strength.






17. A flat sloped surface






18. An action that causes material to be removed






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






20. Is the process by which a material is chipped away to change its shape






21. 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.






22. Material that is not found in nature (glass - concrete - and plastics)






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






24. A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.






25. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






26. Simple handheld artifacts that require human muscle power or air or electric power to make them work






27. Is the use of knowledge - tools - and resources to help people solve problems.






28. The force that brings moving objects to rest - friction occurs when objects come in contact with each other






29. Work performed by an engineer -involves the knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences applied with judgment and creativity to develop ways to utilize materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.






30. The capacity for doing work






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






32. Human activities used to create - invent - design - transform - produce - control - maintain - and use products or systems






33. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






34. A device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end






35. Brings materials and parts together to make a finished product






36. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






37. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






38. The system of making many of the same items very quickly - usually by machine






39. Force that pulls objects towards the center of the earth.






40. Tools used to aid in the process of creating an engineering drawing.






41. Two cylindrical objects fastened together that rotate on a common axis






42. A manufacturing system that involves producing a limited quantity of a product to a customer's specifications.






43. Device with fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy in order to do work.






44. A vehicular system that produces proper support for the weight of the vehicle and cargo






45. Protection from risk of harm or injury while operating equipment or working Safety Device- Apparatus or attachments that prevent a mechanism from being operated unintentionally or inappropriately






46. To keep from falling or moving; support Lift is an upward force used to overcome gravity






47. Process of designing on a computer.






48. Made of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it






49. Coats or modifies the surface of parts or products to protect them - make them more appealing to the consumer or both






50. A rough drawing that represents the main features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study.