T.E.D Exam Review Questions and
Answers
The invention of a water filter by the U.S. Army which is now available for public use is an example of: -
Answer-Technology Transfer
which state has a seat belt use rate near 80%. - Answer-Virginia
The changes in cell phones from one generation to the next generation is an example of - Answer-
technological evolution.
determine what energy source is consumed the most in the United States - Answer-Petroleum
determine the approximate amount of global carbon emissions as of year 2000 - Answer-6750 Million
Metric Tons
The study of technology should look at how the development of how technology affects humans at both
the - Answer-local level and global level
determine which of the following year ranges showed the largest increase in carbon emissions. -
Answer-1952-1964
,The transfer of technological knowledge and skills from one generation or society to another is usually
accompanied with modifications to the products. This process is called - Answer-Technological
evolution
An understanding of the interrelationships among technologies and other fields of study better enables
one to use - Answer-processes to design, produce, and assess technology
Since people are able to transfer the knowledge and skills related to the creation and production of
technology to next generations, which statement is a reasonable conclusion? - Answer-The
development and use of technologies exhibits an evolutionary characteristic.
An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with this characteristic - Answer-Creativity
As knowledge and skills increase, modification to products advance from one generation to the next.
This is an example of: - Answer-technological evolution
Common characteristics of technologists, scientists, and mathematicians could include such things as: -
Answer-creativity, curiosity, and a desire for new knowledge
Innovations are the result of a series of refinements that have improved an invention overtime. This is
the concept of - Answer-Technological evolution
The change from the quill pen to the ball-point pen we use today is referred to as: - Answer-Innovation
determine how many states fall below North Carolina in percentage of seat belt use? - Answer-7
determine what energy source is consumed the least in the United States - Answer-Nuclear
, What is NOT a trade-off while selecting a resource for a design? - Answer-Substituting different
approaches
Technological literacy is defined as - Answer-the ability to successfully interact with technology and to
make informed decisions
An example of a product of technological evolution is: - Answer-mechanical pencil
determine the approximate percentage of fossil fuel (coal, petroleum, natural gas) consumption. -
Answer-0.81
When a new technology is introduced it immediately begins to undergo scrutiny and changes. This leads
to: - Answer-Innovation
Which of the following does NOT support the phrase "New technologies create new processes?" -
Answer-Moon->Light->Tides
24. The advent of wireless technology has significantly impacted the ability to: - Answer-A.
communicate more effectively
25. To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following
are results of new technology EXCEPT: - Answer-D. Car company changing management protocols
26. A positive effect of transportation technology has been the ability to distribute goods to areas where
they are not manufactured. A negative effect has been linked to illegal dumping of used tires. This is an
example of a(n): - Answer-unintended effect
27. A company surveyed college students to determine their need and want for a new portable
computer accessory. Once the data was gathered, the company began designing the accessory to
specifications determined by the data. This is an example of: - Answer-A. Research and development
Answers
The invention of a water filter by the U.S. Army which is now available for public use is an example of: -
Answer-Technology Transfer
which state has a seat belt use rate near 80%. - Answer-Virginia
The changes in cell phones from one generation to the next generation is an example of - Answer-
technological evolution.
determine what energy source is consumed the most in the United States - Answer-Petroleum
determine the approximate amount of global carbon emissions as of year 2000 - Answer-6750 Million
Metric Tons
The study of technology should look at how the development of how technology affects humans at both
the - Answer-local level and global level
determine which of the following year ranges showed the largest increase in carbon emissions. -
Answer-1952-1964
,The transfer of technological knowledge and skills from one generation or society to another is usually
accompanied with modifications to the products. This process is called - Answer-Technological
evolution
An understanding of the interrelationships among technologies and other fields of study better enables
one to use - Answer-processes to design, produce, and assess technology
Since people are able to transfer the knowledge and skills related to the creation and production of
technology to next generations, which statement is a reasonable conclusion? - Answer-The
development and use of technologies exhibits an evolutionary characteristic.
An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with this characteristic - Answer-Creativity
As knowledge and skills increase, modification to products advance from one generation to the next.
This is an example of: - Answer-technological evolution
Common characteristics of technologists, scientists, and mathematicians could include such things as: -
Answer-creativity, curiosity, and a desire for new knowledge
Innovations are the result of a series of refinements that have improved an invention overtime. This is
the concept of - Answer-Technological evolution
The change from the quill pen to the ball-point pen we use today is referred to as: - Answer-Innovation
determine how many states fall below North Carolina in percentage of seat belt use? - Answer-7
determine what energy source is consumed the least in the United States - Answer-Nuclear
, What is NOT a trade-off while selecting a resource for a design? - Answer-Substituting different
approaches
Technological literacy is defined as - Answer-the ability to successfully interact with technology and to
make informed decisions
An example of a product of technological evolution is: - Answer-mechanical pencil
determine the approximate percentage of fossil fuel (coal, petroleum, natural gas) consumption. -
Answer-0.81
When a new technology is introduced it immediately begins to undergo scrutiny and changes. This leads
to: - Answer-Innovation
Which of the following does NOT support the phrase "New technologies create new processes?" -
Answer-Moon->Light->Tides
24. The advent of wireless technology has significantly impacted the ability to: - Answer-A.
communicate more effectively
25. To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following
are results of new technology EXCEPT: - Answer-D. Car company changing management protocols
26. A positive effect of transportation technology has been the ability to distribute goods to areas where
they are not manufactured. A negative effect has been linked to illegal dumping of used tires. This is an
example of a(n): - Answer-unintended effect
27. A company surveyed college students to determine their need and want for a new portable
computer accessory. Once the data was gathered, the company began designing the accessory to
specifications determined by the data. This is an example of: - Answer-A. Research and development
