Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science, New York Edition

Section 3: Developing Technology

Section Review Quiz

1.
Which professional in science devises a way to use scientific knowledge to solve a problem or mass-produce a product?
A)doctor
B)engineer
C)teacher
D)lawyer
2.
What is the term for design limitations put on the design by outside factors?
A)control
B)constraint
C)conflict
D)parameter
3.
What is the full-scale model that is used to performance-test a new car design called?
A)prototype
B)pilot plant
C)control system
D)computer simulation
4.
What is the name of a scaled-down version of real production equipment that closely models actual manufacturing conditions?
A)control system
B)pilot plant
C)prototype
D)constraints
5.
What is a device that monitors a system to keep it operating at preset condition called?
A)prototype
B)specifications
C)control system
D)parameter
6.
A thermostat on an air conditioner is an example of which of the following?
A)environmental system
B)monitoring system
C)on/off system
D)control system
7.
What are patents legal protection for?
A)new novels
B)new songs
C)new product symbol
D)new medicine
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