Name ______________________________ Class _____________________

Technology Review

Part I. Fill in the blank with the correct term:

Send any questions to Miss McGarrity at schoolon1@aol.com

Flowchart, resources, invention, ergonomics, construction, tradeoff alternatives

3. ___________________Selecting the best solution even though it may not be perfect in every way.
4. ___________________things that are changed into goods and services by technology
5. ___________________a device or process originated after imagination, study or experiment
6. ___________________Graphical means of illustrating a sequence of steps in a process
7. ___________________Technology of building structures

Part II. On Looseleaf define the following words

1. Optimization b) Aesthetics c) Communication technology d) science e) technology f) robotics g) brainstorming h) insulation

Part III. Answer on Looseleaf.

1. Robotics is being used in the medical field, space and the automobile industry. Describe how it is used in one of these industries. Then list the positive and negative effects of using robotics on employees in this industry. Why would a company use a technology even though it will have negative effects?
2. B) Name the inventor of each of the following:

   - cotton gin - Windows (the software) -assembly line - the lightbulb

   Part IV.

   A) Your class has been studying skyscraper design and the tremendous influence of skyscrapers on the landscape of cities. You are part of the group that has been assigned to build a model of the Empire State Building. You are using wood, plastic and construction paper. Describe how you would use each of these tools to create your model:

   Backsaw
   Hot melt glue and glue gun
   Tape measure
   Scissors or x-Acto knife
   Abrasive paper

   How would you use a computer for this project?______________________

   _____________________________________________________________

3. As part of a school project you have been asked to put together the materials for a graphic presentation for the class. The requirements for the presentations are:

• research on a current topic
• visual graphics to be projected on a screen
• handouts for each person in the class
• A script or outline for the teacher to review

You decide to use a computer system to complete the assignment. ON LOOSELEAF tell the hardware and software needed to prepare each part of the presentation. PLEASE NAME THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM THAT YOU WILL USE (do not just say wordprocessor or spreadsheet).

Hardware & software needed