TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES EXAM 1 QUESTION AND ANSWERS

- Its defines all definition severals things in technology field List 4 main characteristics of technology – ans(Systemic) Uncertain Dynamic Cumulative Benefits of Open Source software – ans Available for public use, usually cheaper, more potential for rapid development, more adaptable/customizable, promotes more independence for under developed nations, is usually available in more languages and is usually more secure Benefits of Proprietary software – ans Although more expensive, it is more consistent, has professional assistance, and a more attractive user interface Define "first adopters" - ansThose that go out and buy new technology right away Define "scaling up" - ansHow to mass produce a lab prototype in a cost effective manner Define "technology as a system" - ansAdvancements in technology never occurs in science alone, but always has social and cultural aspects. Technology involves organizational, cultural, and technical aspects. Define a reverse salient - ansTechnology is held back by support technology. For example, airplane engine technology developed before breaks were invented. Define appropriate technology and what are its goals? - ansTechnology that meets the needs of developing countries Fix inequalities of wealth and income, increase employment, contribute to economic independence, and preserve the environment Define Bijker's "social construction of technology" (SCOT) - ansSCOT is a view that argues society and technology affect the development of each other (they're co-constructed) Define effective demand – ans Not only people wanting a new technology, but being able to pay for it. Demand+willingnss to pay Define Genetically-Modified Crops - ansCrops that are altered on the genetic level to produce desirable effects (gene splicing, gene addition and subtraction) Define interpretive flexibility - ansIt means a technology doesn't have a set design yet, and it still means different things to different people