Why is reasoned decision making important in Technology?

It is a balance of functional & practical reasoning

A purposeful intervention by design

Viewing technology as a human activity allows for the development of…

Tech that has value to the culture & ideologies of the time

What is a malfunction?

An outcome that does not complete its proper function

What is a socio-technological perspective?

A combination of 1) and 2)-two alternative ideas intertwined

Why are trees, rocks and works of art not considered to be technological outcomes?

They are not planned, designed or function for a purpose

What sets technological practice apart from other learning?

A combination of 2) and 4) – two alternatives intertwined

Why is technology characterised as having a dual nature?

It incorporates both physical and functional characteristics

Technology outcomes change the made world in ways that have:

A combination of 1) and 3) – two alternatives intertwined

What is an alternative function?

A successful function from a design not originally intended

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Why is reasoned decision making important in Technology?
It is a balance of functional & practical reasoning
All of the above
It encourages restrictive and technical practise
It reflects the key focus of social & ethical understanding
2
Socio-technological environments include such things as…?
All of the above
Transport systems
Communication networks
Recreational parks
3
What is Technology?
The need to create a sustainable environment
How to teach children why two products are invented
Using computers to create a wider technological community
A purposeful intervention by design
4
The combination of informed creativity and critical thinking encourages technologists to...?
All of the above
Project future possibilities
Push boundaries
Learn from the past
5
Viewing technology as a human activity allows for the development of…
Genetic engineering food resources for a sustainable future
Tech that has value to the culture & ideologies of the time
Environmental studies for a greener future
More advanced computer systems
6
Technology exists in an historical context can be explained as
Tech outcomes have enhanced human capability throughout time
Tech outcomes have expanded human capability throughout time
All of the above
Technological activity has influenced society and culture
7
What is a malfunction?
A successful function that has been evolved
An outcome that does not complete its proper function
An outcome that has a socially accepted common use
All of the above
8
What is a socio-technological perspective?
Seeing society as determining technological development
Viewing technology as determining social change
A combination of 1) and 2)-two alternative ideas intertwined
A more traditional way of viewing technology
9
Why are trees, rocks and works of art not considered to be technological outcomes?
They are all aspects of environmental studies
They don’t have a negative impact on the natural world
None of the above
They are not planned, designed or function for a purpose
10
A radio made up of components all working together to broadcast music would be considered?
A technological product
A technological system
A technology practice
A socially embedded human activity
11
Why is ‘the Nature of Technology a unique form of human activity’?
All of the above
It is purposeful and productive
It responses to needs, desire and/or opportunity
Its outcomes are intentional and by design
12
If a technological outcome functions and exists as intended it is called…?
A fully realised function
A malfunction
In Situ
An alternative function
13
What are characteristics of Technology outcomes
Only interpreted when social & historical context are known
All of the above
They are products and systems developed for a purpose
They are products and systems developed for a purpose
14
What sets technological practice apart from other learning?
A combination of 2) and 4) – two alternatives intertwined
Technology uses BYOD devices
Technology uses and produces technological knowledge.
Proces of design, decisionmaking, production & manufacturing
15
Analysing design of a tech outcome, which of the following do NOT explain its physical nature?
Colour
Proportion
Movement
Durability
16
Why is technology characterised as having a dual nature?
It unites both technological and non-technological systems
None of the above
It incorporates both physical and functional characteristics
It combines both tech productions and tech systems
17
Technology outcomes change the made world in ways that have:
Encourage more use of digital technologies
A combination of 1) and 3) – two alternatives intertwined
Respond to a human need, desire, and/or opportunity.
Positive &/or negative impacts on social & natural world
18
What is an alternative function?
All of the above
A successful function from a design not originally intended
A successful function that conforms to its original design
A function that requires more design elements
19
A technological outcome is:
All of the above
Described in terms of its physical and functional nature
The social & historical context in which it was used
Evaluated in terms of its fitness for purpose.
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Technological outcomes enable us to go beyond what ‘natural’ functioning would
All of the above
Robotics
Microscopes
Artificial intelligence

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