Technology Education Certification
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What is the term for a process used to solve problems by designing, building, and testing
solutions?
✔✔ The engineering design process
What tool is commonly used to measure length in a technical drawing?
✔✔ A ruler or scale
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
✔✔ Identifying the problem
What is the purpose of a prototype?
✔✔ To test and evaluate a design before full production
What type of energy is stored in a battery?
✔✔ Chemical energy
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,What do you call the system that converts energy into mechanical motion in a car engine?
✔✔ The power system
What material is most commonly used in 3D printing for educational purposes?
✔✔ PLA (Polylactic Acid) plastic
What is the main function of a circuit board?
✔✔ To connect and support electronic components
What is the term for changing a digital image’s size without distorting its proportions?
✔✔ Scaling
Which component controls the flow of electricity in a circuit?
✔✔ A switch
What is the process of using a computer to create a product design called?
✔✔ Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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,What type of energy does a wind turbine convert into electricity?
✔✔ Kinetic energy
What is the name for the coding language often used to program robots in schools?
✔✔ Python
What is the system of transportation that moves people underground in urban areas?
✔✔ Subway
What does a gear do in a mechanical system?
✔✔ Transfers motion and can change speed or direction
What does STEM stand for?
✔✔ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What is the safe way to remove wood dust after sanding?
✔✔ Use a vacuum or dust collector
3
, What is the name of a drawing that shows how a product fits together?
✔✔ An assembly drawing
What type of drawing shows an object in three dimensions using width, height, and depth?
✔✔ Isometric drawing
What material is best used for insulation in buildings?
✔✔ Fiberglass
What is the purpose of a blueprint in construction?
✔✔ To provide detailed instructions for building
What technology allows communication with someone across the globe instantly?
✔✔ The internet
What is the process of transforming raw materials into usable products?
✔✔ Manufacturing
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Practice Questions and Answers Latest
Version Already Passed
What is the term for a process used to solve problems by designing, building, and testing
solutions?
✔✔ The engineering design process
What tool is commonly used to measure length in a technical drawing?
✔✔ A ruler or scale
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
✔✔ Identifying the problem
What is the purpose of a prototype?
✔✔ To test and evaluate a design before full production
What type of energy is stored in a battery?
✔✔ Chemical energy
1
,What do you call the system that converts energy into mechanical motion in a car engine?
✔✔ The power system
What material is most commonly used in 3D printing for educational purposes?
✔✔ PLA (Polylactic Acid) plastic
What is the main function of a circuit board?
✔✔ To connect and support electronic components
What is the term for changing a digital image’s size without distorting its proportions?
✔✔ Scaling
Which component controls the flow of electricity in a circuit?
✔✔ A switch
What is the process of using a computer to create a product design called?
✔✔ Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
2
,What type of energy does a wind turbine convert into electricity?
✔✔ Kinetic energy
What is the name for the coding language often used to program robots in schools?
✔✔ Python
What is the system of transportation that moves people underground in urban areas?
✔✔ Subway
What does a gear do in a mechanical system?
✔✔ Transfers motion and can change speed or direction
What does STEM stand for?
✔✔ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What is the safe way to remove wood dust after sanding?
✔✔ Use a vacuum or dust collector
3
, What is the name of a drawing that shows how a product fits together?
✔✔ An assembly drawing
What type of drawing shows an object in three dimensions using width, height, and depth?
✔✔ Isometric drawing
What material is best used for insulation in buildings?
✔✔ Fiberglass
What is the purpose of a blueprint in construction?
✔✔ To provide detailed instructions for building
What technology allows communication with someone across the globe instantly?
✔✔ The internet
What is the process of transforming raw materials into usable products?
✔✔ Manufacturing
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