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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. 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.






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






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






4. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






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






7. 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.






8. Process of designing on a computer.






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






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






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






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






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






14. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






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






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






17. A flat sloped surface






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






19. An action that causes material to be removed






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






21. Substance (chemical - biological - or mixed) that goes into the makeup of a physical object






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






28. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






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






36. 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






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






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






39. The resistance of an object to the flow of a fluid - such as air or water






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






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






42. The capacity for doing work






43. A method of drawing views of an object as it is seen from different positions and arranged in a standard order






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






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






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






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






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






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






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