The BEST way to give info about the design process used to develop a plan for new mass transit

a flowchart showing steps developing the plan

An example of Research and Development for the marketplace:

cell phone companies working to increase speed of downloads

All are examples of processes and procedures used in construction, EXCEPT:

impact of interchangeable parts

A design challenge is given to create a birdhouse, but do NOT let materials cost more than $20

the cost of the birdhouse is a constraint

When should team developing ideas for new product discuss each design before making a prototype

when selecting the best solution

3 dimensional models are typically used for:

simulating and testing design ideas

The exchange of information in visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs, or a combo:

conceptual/graphic communication

In order to understand better the world&tech around it, with regards to invention& innovation

people need to understand the history of technology.

The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using:

the tools of technology and engineering

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1
In what time period did alphabet and coins come into general use?
Stone Age
Middle Ages
Information Age
Iron Age
2
The BEST way to give info about the design process used to develop a plan for new mass transit
a flowchart showing steps developing the plan
a list of ideas about mass-transit problems
drawings of different mass transit routes
a three -dimensional model of a bus that runs on ethanol
3
The change in cell phones from one generation to the next is an example of:
updating services
manufacturing processes
technological invention
technological evolution
4
Thomas Edison's invention of the lightbulb has affected everyday life. This is an example of
how tech has affected politics
how tech has affected the economy
how tech has affected the environment
how tech has affected society
5
An example of Research and Development for the marketplace:
NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems
cell phone companies working to increase speed of downloads
technology students working on a website competition
a company working on management protocols
6
Scientific principle an electrician needs to know when designing and installing new wiring:
Ohm's law
convection
volume and flow rates
conduction
7
2 liter plastic bottles can be melted & reshaped. They are an example of what type of plastic?
nylon
thermostat
polystyrene
thermoplastic
8
A problem-solving process used to generate ideas, models & tests,& communicate new products:
assessing design process
marketing design process
engineering design process
research design process
9
What is used to determine what is wrong with a piece of equipment?
troubleshooting
installation
alteration
calibration
10
Government helps inventors &innovators of tech protect & control the use of their ideas by this
giving them a grant
giving them a trademark
giving them a patent
giving them a tax rebate
11
A radio station broadcasts popular music on the FM band in a local area. Input part of system:
the FM waves
the listener
the music at the radio station
the listener's radio
12
The process used to make a design or system as effective or efficient as possible is?
divergent thinking
optimization
complex systems
nuclear energy
13
The engineering design process is a series of steps that are:
optional
linear
iterative
critical
14
Which construction method consists of interlocking foam or plastic forms filled with concrete?
earthship
adobe
structural insulated panels
insulated concrete forms
15
Considering the given criteria and constraints, competing factors that jeopardize efficiency,
require a budget
require a specification
require a trade-off
require a spin-off
16
In order for an engineer to assess if a designed system is operating correctly:
information is necessary
communication is necessary
thinking is necessary
feedback is necessary
17
Which invention is NOT a product of the information age?
computer
television
MP3 player
cell phone
18
A general contractor wants to build a house on a lot that has many large rocks. 1st concern:
installing utilities
completing the site
setting the foundations
preparing the site
19
Tech involves the use of processes to develop __that solve problems& extend human capabilities
theories
systems
keys
ideas
20
An example of a product of technological evolution is:
the wooden pencil
the mechanical pencil
the cave painting
the ink-dipping quill pen
21
Cutting features of a new product due to budget, the relationship between criteria& constraints
competing
enhancing
complementing
eliminating
22
The Renaissance, which means"rebirth", represents a period in history w/ major advancements in:
agriculture and irrigation
natural sciences
industry and manufacturing
medical practices and procedures
23
Which provides the BEST information on how a device or system is designed to be operated?
instructions from the previous operator
manufacturer's operator manual
one's own trial and error
guidelines offered by one's job supervisor
24
The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describe:
time management
testing
research and development
production
25
The LAST step in the design process
presenting the solution
patenting the product
developing a working prototype
reporting the progress of the project
26
When making a design proposal, it is critical to explain all of the following EXCEPT:
function of the product
purpose of the product
drawings of the final product
original brainstorming list
27
All are examples of processes and procedures used in construction, EXCEPT:
mathematical calculations
impact of interchangeable parts
scientific concepts
availability of resources
28
A small band performs a concert in a hall. Which device would be considered to be the decoder?
microphone
CD recorder
amplifier
speaker
29
Finding a slight performance error in a prototype, you should do which step next?
communicate results
research materials used
choose another idea
modify the prototype
30
The magnetron inside a microwave oven creates microwaves, an example of what kind of energy?
radiant
chemical
nuclear
electrical
31
The US Army invented a water filter that's now available for public use is an example of:
a trade-off
technology transfer
streamlining
design optimization
32
A design challenge is given to create a birdhouse, but do NOT let materials cost more than $20
the cost of the birdhouse is a constraint
the cost of the birdhouse is a requirement
the cost of the birdhouse is an example
the cost of the birdhouse is a criterion
33
Which step of the engineering process would use a graph to communicate the results?
making a prototype
exploring possibilities
defining a problem
evaluating the design
34
When should team developing ideas for new product discuss each design before making a prototype
when brainstorming and researching
when conducting a problem analysis
when creating technical drawings
when selecting the best solution
35
Debate about the right and wrong use of cloning is an example of what type of concern?
engineering
ethical
economic
environmental
36
Which process must be clearly defined?
design problems
product test results
product research
product drawings
37
CISCO works on new PC operating system. After analyzing the market,what problemsolving approach
total quality management
research and development
technological
industrial design
38
The compass, telescope, and calculator are all products of the:
iron age
middle ages
information age
renaissance
39
The requirements for a product to function efficiently are called:
impacts
criteria
collaborations
trade-offs
40
3 dimensional models are typically used for:
a technical drawing
small batch production
simulating and testing design ideas
optimizing the manufacturing process
41
The exchange of information in visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs, or a combo:
linear logo
virtual design
mathematical modeling
conceptual/graphic communication
42
There are many concepts that are used by engineers & designers. Which would NOT be included?
colors that match green
mass of an aluminum bolt
tensile strength of a wood beam
melting point of steel
43
When talking on phone, the microphone converts the sound waves into electric signals, part of:
destination
decoding
encoding
source
44
Fundamental change in the tech world of 21st century will MOST LIKELY be accomplished using:
the money of well-informed individuals
systems thinking
the scientific method
government studies and reports
45
If something is high in ____strength, it means it cannot be easily pulled apart
hardness
tensile
fracture
creep
46
In order to understand better the world&tech around it, with regards to invention& innovation
people need to understand the history of technology.
people need to understand current bills and laws.
people need to understand the future of the country.
people need to understand the history of civilizations.
47
The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using:
aesthetics& their effect on the marketability of the product
traditions handed down from past generations
mythology as a starting point to explain the natural world
the tools of technology and engineering
48
Which design project would MOST LIKELY require using computer-based simulation for testing?
rocking chair
truss bridge
screen door
baseball glove
49
After gathering data about needs&wants for new phone, a company begins design based on data:
consumer marketing
strategic design
research and development
design and development
50
What transportation system is designed to move harvested grain up into silos or grain bins?
Grain elevator
rotary tiller
combine
conveyors
51
In an electric vehicle, what is considered to be the load?
the batteries
the gasoline engine
the operator
the electric motor
52
The printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Iron Age
Bronze Age
53
Choosing materials to use in a product and then making compromises based on dis/advantages is:
manufacturing process
trade-off
undesired result
desired result
54
Many airplanes are constructed largely out of aluminum even though steel is stronger. This is
example of developing a simple manufacturing system
example of designing for recycling
example of choosing a more economical solution
example of optimizing design trade-offs
55
Within the system of an automobile engine, the fuel, spark plugs, & pistons are all examples of
outputs
impacts
subsystems
feedback
56
Which is a trade-off when selecting a resource for a design?
compromising between benefits of resources 2 achieve results
substituting different approaches
exchange one resource for another
giving up on a benefit for a more desirable one
57
Fiberglass is a combo of fiber and resin. This combo is an example of what type of material?
semiconductor
ceramic
metal
composite
58
A lever has the mechanical advantage of 5. Force needed to move an object weighing 100 lbs is?
10 lbF
25 lb F
5 lb F
20 lb F
59
Innovations are the result of series of refinements that have improved an invention over time:
technological evolution
scientific method
technological mobility
scientific discovery
60
Changing a furnace filter or air conditioning filter is an example of:
repairing a system to ensure safe and proper function
analyzing a system to ensure safe and proper function
troubleshooting a system to ensure safe and proper function
maintaining a system to ensure safe and proper function
61
All are properties of metal EXCEPT
good conductor of electricity
malleable
low density
can be polished to lustrous finish
62
Which technological device was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries?
gaming system
microwave oven
automobile
microscope
63
Criteria&constraints of a product ,& the determining factors on how final design is affected:
requirements
recommendations
risks
resources
64
Type of conceptual drawing that BEST illustrates how to put an entertainment center together:
design drawing
pictorial drawing
systems drawing
orthographic drawing
65
Hearing your phone alarm go off is an example of what kind of communication?
machine to machine
human to machine
human to human
machine to human
66
Identifying both desired elements and limitations of a product or system is called determining:
requirements
recommendations
resources
risks
67
The productivity of a design may be established by testing a
mock-up
working drawing
conceptual model
prototype
68
An example of a subsystem in a car is:
the suspension
the windshield
the steering wheel
the tire
69
The development & widespread use of agriculture technology led to significant improvements in:
human longevity and health
scientific discovery
engineering
personal hygiene
70
The purpose of a case study when conducting problem-solving research is to:
make sure designer hasn't stolen other's solutions or ideas
select an appropriate solution to a problem
document where&how others have made mistakes solving problem
assess the current understanding of a problem
71
A design team is making a new container for milk, & the customer needs the container to be tall
size specification is a criteria
size specification is a constraint
size specification is a limitation
size specification is a function
72
If Fred were to design a new cell phone and builds a replica of the case, he would be making a:
prototype
duplicate
mock-up
experiment
73
Larger bowling balls tend to cause the pins to move farther & faster when hit. This energy is:
mechanical
chemical
radiant
electrical
74
Step in design process utilizes information gathered during testing to present to stakeholder?
Developing a working prototype
Patenting a product
Planning the presentation
Communicating the results
75
As new technologies are developed:
new processes are created
processes are bypassed
new processes are ignored
processes are replicated
76
A working model used to test a design during development is called a:
prototype
criteria
constraint
product
77
Using a tennis racket to swat at flies is an example of:
technology transfer
a discovery
trade-off
an invention
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A wise designer should realize:
all designs have multiple problems and solutions
it doesn't matter who addresses the problem, as long they do
it is inappropriate to address some design problems
every problem has a technological solution
79
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the:
Renaissance
global importing and exporting of goods
Information Age
Industrial Revolution
80
An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with characteristics?
creativity
ideals
social ability
procrastination
81
Resources shared within a tech environment or across other fields,often resulting in innovation
business, marketing, or ideas
money, knowledge, or marketing
ideas, knowledge, or skills
creativity, money, or skills
82
The ability of a material to resist various kinds of rapidly changing stresses is known as:
creep strength
hardness
fatigue strength
tensile strength
83
When looking at front view of a visual object in an orthographic drawing, the missing dimension
depth
height
width
thickness
84
Integrated circuits, microprocessors, fiber optics, computer networks are all part this age:
Industrial Age
Data Age
Digital Age
Information Age
85
Scientific principle a plumber needs to know when designing and installing new plumbing is:
Ohm's law
conduction
volume and flow rates
convection
86
What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?
testing
time management
development
research
87
The change from the quill pen to the ballpoint pen used today is referred to as:
innovation
brainstorming
a patent
a discovery
88
Who primarily determines the value of technology over time?
engineer and designer
manufacturer and builder
marketing and advertising department
user and society
89
Which tool should be used to measure a variety of angles?
ruler
french curve
laser
protractor
90
Using Input Force x Input Distance = Output Force x Output Distance to check proper design is:
example of a statistical model
example of a visualization model
example of a working model
example of a mathematical model
91
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages?
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Iron Age
Information Age
92
Using a smart phone to turn off the heat at home, while you are away uses this communication:
human to machine, machine to machine
machine to machine, machine to human
machine to human, human to machine
machine to human, human to machine
93
Using a touch screen in a restaurant to order food and make payment is an example of :
machine to machine communication
machine to human communication
human to machine communication
human to human communication
94
Which design constraints are MOST LIKELY to compete when designing fuel cell for a rocket?
color and material choice
warranty and radioactivity
programming and ease of use
weight and power output
95
Which occurs first in the design process?
researching similar products
building the prototype
communicating test results
applying for a patent and marketing
96
To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:
cost-benefit analysis
quality analysis
scientific analysis
risk analysis
97
Nuclear energy from uranium is:
a nonrenewable source
not a source of energy
a renewable resource
a fossil resource
98
An established schedule to change the air filters in a home or to change oil in cars is:
maintenance
repair
diagnosis
troubleshooting
99
When solving design problems, it's important to clearly understand the problem. To do this:
Define the problem
Classify the problem
Solve the problem
Select the problem
100
In a coal-burning power plant, what is considered to be the load?
the boiler
the spinning generator
the coal
homes and businesses
101
The maintenance of systems is important to ensure proper:
abilities
form
function
repair
102
Typing a message on your cell phone, you engage in what part of the communication system?
decoding
storing
encoding
transmitting
103
The process used to maximize the function, market appeal, and safety of a new technology is:
risk analysis
specifications
optimization
transfer
104
In a hydroelectric power plant, what is considered the source of energy?
spinning turbine
thermal heat
spinning generator
flowing water
105
Telling a peer the process you used to create a product is an example of:
Making a prototype
Defining the problem
Communicating the results
Brainstorming
106
Boiling water uses this type of energy:
thermal
electrical
nuclear
radiant
107
In a nuclear fission reaction, what is considered to be the process?
the electricity
the splitting of the atoms
the uranium atoms
homes and business
108
BEFORE a design solution can be refined, it should FIRST be:
marketed
sketched
tested
processed
109
When refining a design, which method would yield info to improve the efficiency of the design?
computer simulations
consumer preferences
design constraints
working drawings

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