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Technological literacy is defined as:
a) the ability to use computers to solve problems.
b) an understanding of the history of technology.
c) an understanding of the relationship between science, math, and technology.
d) the ability to successfully interact with technology, and to make informed decisions.

The invention by the U.S. Army of a water filter that is now available for public use is an example of:
a) a trade-off.
b) technology transfer.
c) design optimization.
d) streamlining.

When a new technology is introduced, it immediately begins to undergo scrutiny and changes. This leads to:
a) a poor economy.
b) innovation.
c) invention.
d) fewer patents.

As knowledge and skills increase, modification to products advance from one generation to the next. This is an example of?
a) technological design.
b) manufacturing.
c) technical creativity.
d) technological evolution.

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:
a) technical creativity.
b) technological evolution.
c) manufacturing.
d) technological design.

Innovations are the result of a series of refinements that have improved an invention overtime. This is the concept of:
a) Scientific discovery
b) Technological evolution
c) Scientific method
d) Technological mobility

An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with which characteristic?
a) Procrastination
b) Creativity
c) Ideals
d) Social ability

The change from the quill pen to the ballpoint pen used today is referred to as:
a) brainstorming.
b) innovation.
c) a discovery.
d) a patent.

To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following are results of new technologies except:
a) computer companies creating faster computers.
b) cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones.
c) a farmer creating a milking machine.
d) a car company changing management protocols.

The changes in cell phones from one generation to the next generation is an example of:
a) updating services.
b) technological evolution.
c) technological invention.
d) manufacturing processes.

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