U1L1_HistoryOfTech

Question 1

Information devices process and exchange information. Which does this as its primary function?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

Using an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a different function?

Accepted Answer

technology transfer

Question 3

Which of the following is an impact technology has had on our society?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 4

Patent, as studied in FOT class, most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

legal right granted by a government to an inventor

Question 5

design, as studied in FOT class, most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

to prepare the preliminary sketch or plans for

Question 6

The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using:

Accepted Answer

the tools of technology and engineering

Question 7

During which historical time period did the Roman Empire exist?

Accepted Answer

Iron Age

Question 8

The microscope is a technological development that occurred during the

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 9

Crops grown on a farm are what type of resource?

Accepted Answer

renewable

Question 10

During what time period were Nuclear Weapons first used?

Accepted Answer

Industrial Age

Question 11

Digital photography is a technological development that occurred during the

Accepted Answer

Information Age

Question 12

Technological _____and processes often arise from a need in a specific situation such as war.

Accepted Answer

knowledge

Question 13

Prior to deciding whether to address a design problem, an engineer would typically:

Accepted Answer

define the problem

Question 14

Comparing tools of stone, iron, and bronze: place them in order from least to most durable

Accepted Answer

Stone, bronze, iron

Question 15

Television is a technological development that occurred during the ________.

Accepted Answer

Industrial Age

Question 16

Creativity is a major factor in creating ___________ and developing ___________.

Accepted Answer

inventions, innovations

Question 17

iterative most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Question 18

Early in history of Technology, the development of tools and machines was based on__________

Accepted Answer

Technical know-how

Question 19

The Great Pyramids were built during what historical time period.

Accepted Answer

Neolithic Age

Question 20

What does the "AD" mean in a date such as 450 AD?

Accepted Answer

Anno Domini

Question 21

In what time period was the Telescope invented

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 22

The printing press is a technological development that occurred during the

Accepted Answer

Middle Ages

Question 23

Jesus Christ was born in what historical time period?

Accepted Answer

Iron Age

Question 24

What is the most significant result based on the development of windmills and waterwheels?

Accepted Answer

Beginning of mechanical labor

Question 25

Look at the man holding a block of wood (below). If he lets it go, what happens?

Accepted Answer

It depends on where he is standing

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