Tech Final

Front 1

students interested in pursuing degrees in industrial technology will take more courses in ______, than engineering or engineering technology students

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management and business

Front 2

a one word definition for an engineer would be

Back 2

innovator

Front 3

according to the bureau of labor statistics graph presented during the "careers" presentation, what level of education offers the highest median income

Back 3

masters degree

Front 4

which degree option does NOT require students to take general education courses?

Back 4

certificate

Front 5

which type of occupation requires a rather extensive education where workers are paid a salary and usually are not compensated for overtime hours worked

Back 5

profession

Front 6

two important concepts regarding career selection and career development are

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supply and demand
lifelong learning "shelf life"

Front 7

the application of knowledge and resources to solve problems and extend human knowledge

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technology

Front 8

asprin has been linked to many remedies. One specific claim is that asprin will aid in reducing the risk of future heart attacks. This can be described as

Back 8

unintended/desirable

Front 9

cutting a board, drilling a hole, or managing employees are all examples of _____ in the Universal Systems Model

Back 9

processes

Front 10

consumer complaints and comments are an important part of _____ in the Universal systems model

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feedback

Front 11

futurists say that technological development is growing at a(n) ______ rate

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exponential

Front 12

analyzing water conservation techniques to see if they are too strict is an example of which type of forecasting

Back 12

experimentation

Front 13

a new technology under development that involves microelectromechanical systems, new materials, called "active materials" and enables writing data 10 to the 15th power bytes/cm squared. This describes

Back 13

nanotechnology

Front 14

what is one of the advantages of a bokode

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can be read from a distance

Front 15

best defines the word communication

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the process of sending and receiving messages

Front 16

two reasons to communicate

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persuade
entertain

Front 17

according to the communication systems model, what is the final stage of communication?

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feedback

Front 18

a homeowners satellite dish is an example of a

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receiver

Front 19

a positive impact of communication development

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speed in which people can communicate

Front 20

is NOT an input in a communication system

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messages recorded by voicemail

Front 21

what occurs between the sender and the transmitter?

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encoding the message

Front 22

a tiny computer chip used to transmit information about items at a distance is ______

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RFID

Front 23

what are the three subractive colors used to produce printed images?

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cyan, magenta, yellow

Front 24

books typically use this type of font (with hooks) to provide better readability

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serif

Front 25

what type of graphic image considers the number of dot elements associated with the output device

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vector

Front 26

what are 3 methods of graphic communication discussed in the text

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drafting, photography, and printing

Front 27

what is the most popular printing process used today to produce newspapers, based on the principle that oil and water do not mix

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lithography

Front 28

the process sometimes called intaglio, that is used to print money and make long printing runs from a surface that has been engraved or etched, refers to the ______ process

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gravure

Front 29

one example of flexography printing would be

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rubber stamps

Front 30

the part of the camera controlling the amount of light that hits the film at one time due to its adjusted size

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aperature

Front 31

in photography, the photographer ususe the "rule of thirds" to divide the image into thirds both vertically and horizontally. This is most closely associated with ....

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composition

Front 32

what is the definition of resolution

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amount of detail the camera can capture

Front 33

in a digital camera the image is focused on a _____ device that records the light electronically

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semi conductor

Front 34

InDesign

Back 34

desktop publishing

Front 35

set your camera to what ISO for a basketball game

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ISO 800

Front 36

people posing in a doorway "highlights" them in what way

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framing

Front 37

what are three exposure factors to consider when taking pictures

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film speed
light intensity
exposure time

Front 38

telecommunication

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communication over long distances

Front 39

who to contact about questions or concerns about National Broadband Plan

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consumer and governmental affairs bureau

Front 40

what is the general process of converting information into a number code

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digitizing

Front 41

an example of mass communications

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television

Front 42

an earth station that transmits a signal to a satellite is called

Back 42

uplink

Front 43

cellular phones use _____ to trasmit conversations over long distances

Back 43

microwaves

Front 44

what time of internet connection would give you the fastest transfer rates

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FTTH

Front 45

www2.website.com

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load balancing switches

Front 46

type of internet service that promises high speed 30 mile range wireless service

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WiMax

Front 47

a free service where internet users can download audio files which are free from government regulations

Back 47

podcasts

Front 48

an attempt to get personal or financial information from unsuspecting victims using the computer

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phishing

Front 49

internet 2 is currently in use and is actually faster than commercial internet. True or False?

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True

Front 50

building products in a factory or workshop describes

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factory system

Front 51

aluminum, lead, and nickel could ALL be categorized as

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non-ferrous metals

Front 52

producing thousands of products that are all the same is an example of

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continuous or mass production

Front 53

two examples of synthetic materials are

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plastic and composite

Front 54

particulate, laminate, and fibrous are three classifications of this material that combines two or more materials

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composite

Front 55

machines that are programmable and capable of doing tasks that have been typically done by people are called

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robots

Front 56

which of the following are characteristics of metals

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conductor and opaque

Front 57

one of the most important concepts which makes mass production possible is

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interchangeable parts

Front 58

all activities used to determine what people want to buy and how much they will pay are called

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market research

Front 59

casting molten metal in a mold is an example of a

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forming process

Front 60

finite element analysis is an example of

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simulation

Front 61

raw materials and parts delivery method where these arrive as needed to keep inventory low

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JIT

Front 62

in developing the Formula Car the computer-generated solid model of the part was output to a

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rapid prototyping machine

Front 63

which of the following is a disadvantage for job-lot production

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set up and tooling time

Front 64

in order to select the best solution, all the possible solutions must be

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evaluated

Front 65

during which step of the problem solving process does improvement of a solution take place

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evaluating the solution

Front 66

which type of research is used when trying to solve a specific problem

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applied

Front 67

there is always a perfect solution to every problem

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false

Front 68

employees at IDEO developed possible solutions during the Deep Dive which is most similar to

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brainstorming

Front 69

in a problem solving process, collecting information occurs when

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before developing possible solutions

Front 70

an ill-structured problem requires ____ thinking to develop _____ solutions

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divergent many

Front 71

office complexes, banks, grocery stores are all examples of _____ construction

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commercial

Front 72

generally, tax money is used to pay for

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projects initiated by the public sector of our economy

Front 73

a fee charged by the lender to cover processing expenses encountered in making a loan

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origination fee

Front 74

an encumbrance or hold against a property for money due such as taxes or building materials is

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lien

Front 75

the selling price a willing and informed buyer and seller agree to, for a particular piece of property

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fair market value

Front 76

who is th eperson responsible for measuring and marking the site to identify the boundaries of the property

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surveyor

Front 77

the type of bridge illustrated below is a _____ bridge

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cable stayed

Front 78

the professional that specializes in selecting appropriate floor covering, window treatment, lighting enhancement, art theme, color, as well as functionality of furniture

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interior designer

Front 79

many times this is the first step on the job site

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demolition

Front 80

the law that gives the government the right to take private property for public use is

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power of eminent domain

Front 81

the financial schedule shows the amounts and dates for

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payments made to contractor