TED Final NC Exam Questions and
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This design principle is also referred to as point of focus, or interruption. It marks the locations
in a composition which most strongly draw the viewer's attention. - ANSWERS -Emphasis
This design principle refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. -
ANSWERS -Proportion
Human innovation that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems
that solve problems and extend human capabilities is defined as _____. - ANSWERS -Technology
Which two items below are examples of technology? - ANSWERS -Lever and Computer
Technology can be characterized as: - ANSWERS -Things that extend human capability
_______ occurs when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a
different function. - ANSWERS -Technology Transfer
Cooling suits insulation for pipelines and flame-resistant materials are examples of technologies
transferred from which organization ________ - ANSWERS -NASA
A company surveyed college students to determine their needs and wants 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: - ANSWERS -Research and
Development
,The fact that we tolerate some technologies because their positive impacts outweigh their
negative impacts is a/an: - ANSWERS -Trade Off
Which is an example of a positive impact of technology? - ANSWERS -Affordable products for
the masses
What process converts knowledge into a physical form? - ANSWERS -Development
What occurs when someone improves on or makes a significant contribution to an existing
product process or service? - ANSWERS -Innovation
The activities that companies use to create new or improved products and processes is called? -
ANSWERS -Research and Development
Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their
ideas for a limited time by giving them a: - ANSWERS -Patent
Advancement in technology usually results in: - ANSWERS -Advancements is math and science
What area tends to have a more direct effect on society because of its ability to both solve and
create new problems and needs? - ANSWERS -Technology
The telescope and the microscope represent technologies that aided in bringing about changes
in how humans viewed the world occurred in which period of history? - ANSWERS -Renaissance
The alphabet coins iron and steel as the main metal came into general use during what time
period? - ANSWERS -Iron Age
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages? - ANSWERS -Iron Age
, The printing press cannons horse shoes magnetic compass paper money and the water wheel
were invented during the: - ANSWERS -Middle Ages
The compass telescope and mechanical calculator are all products of the: - ANSWERS -
Renaissance Age
A time of rebirth in arts and humanities was known as: - ANSWERS -Renaissance Age
During the Renaissance period the technological development of items such as telescopes
microscopes and thermometers greatly influenced progress in: - ANSWERS -Science
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the: - ANSWERS -Information Age
Technology involves the use of processes to develop ______ that solve problems and extend
human capabilities. - ANSWERS -Systems and Products
Rapid technological change occurred during the industrial revolution because human power
was replace by: - ANSWERS -Steam Power
Space transportation is exciting and has allowed for new and innovative products but is also
very dangerous. Balancing danger and advancement is an example of a: - ANSWERS -Trade off
Impacts of technology are ____ and ____ as they solve one problem or create another problem.
- ANSWERS -Positive and negative
Pottery polished stone tools spinning & weaving tools wooden plows and sickles are artifacts
from which era? - ANSWERS -Neolithic Age
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This design principle is also referred to as point of focus, or interruption. It marks the locations
in a composition which most strongly draw the viewer's attention. - ANSWERS -Emphasis
This design principle refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. -
ANSWERS -Proportion
Human innovation that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems
that solve problems and extend human capabilities is defined as _____. - ANSWERS -Technology
Which two items below are examples of technology? - ANSWERS -Lever and Computer
Technology can be characterized as: - ANSWERS -Things that extend human capability
_______ occurs when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a
different function. - ANSWERS -Technology Transfer
Cooling suits insulation for pipelines and flame-resistant materials are examples of technologies
transferred from which organization ________ - ANSWERS -NASA
A company surveyed college students to determine their needs and wants 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: - ANSWERS -Research and
Development
,The fact that we tolerate some technologies because their positive impacts outweigh their
negative impacts is a/an: - ANSWERS -Trade Off
Which is an example of a positive impact of technology? - ANSWERS -Affordable products for
the masses
What process converts knowledge into a physical form? - ANSWERS -Development
What occurs when someone improves on or makes a significant contribution to an existing
product process or service? - ANSWERS -Innovation
The activities that companies use to create new or improved products and processes is called? -
ANSWERS -Research and Development
Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their
ideas for a limited time by giving them a: - ANSWERS -Patent
Advancement in technology usually results in: - ANSWERS -Advancements is math and science
What area tends to have a more direct effect on society because of its ability to both solve and
create new problems and needs? - ANSWERS -Technology
The telescope and the microscope represent technologies that aided in bringing about changes
in how humans viewed the world occurred in which period of history? - ANSWERS -Renaissance
The alphabet coins iron and steel as the main metal came into general use during what time
period? - ANSWERS -Iron Age
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages? - ANSWERS -Iron Age
, The printing press cannons horse shoes magnetic compass paper money and the water wheel
were invented during the: - ANSWERS -Middle Ages
The compass telescope and mechanical calculator are all products of the: - ANSWERS -
Renaissance Age
A time of rebirth in arts and humanities was known as: - ANSWERS -Renaissance Age
During the Renaissance period the technological development of items such as telescopes
microscopes and thermometers greatly influenced progress in: - ANSWERS -Science
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the: - ANSWERS -Information Age
Technology involves the use of processes to develop ______ that solve problems and extend
human capabilities. - ANSWERS -Systems and Products
Rapid technological change occurred during the industrial revolution because human power
was replace by: - ANSWERS -Steam Power
Space transportation is exciting and has allowed for new and innovative products but is also
very dangerous. Balancing danger and advancement is an example of a: - ANSWERS -Trade off
Impacts of technology are ____ and ____ as they solve one problem or create another problem.
- ANSWERS -Positive and negative
Pottery polished stone tools spinning & weaving tools wooden plows and sickles are artifacts
from which era? - ANSWERS -Neolithic Age
