Tennessee Science Grade 8

Section 1: Introduction to Materials Science

Self-Check Quiz - English

1
Which of the following items does not represent technology?
A)calculator
B)computer program
C)production line in a factory
D)natural granite rock
2
Which is a social-technical system of technology?
A)medical facility
B)cordless curling iron
C)graphing calculator
D)word-processing program
3
A(n) _______ takes scientific information or an idea and uses it to solve a problem or to mass produce a product.
A)scientist
B)engineer
C)doctor
D)medical technician
4
Which of these professionals use his or her knowledge of chemistry to artificially duplicate normal body functions?
A)bioelectrical engineer
B)biomechanical engineer
C)biochemical engineer
D)electrical engineer
5
A(n) _______ is someone who has knowledge about science and works to learn more information about science.
A)scientist
B)engineer
C)biomechanical engineer
D)bioelectrical engineer
6
Why are there so many types of polymers?
A)It has a low density.
B)It has a high density.
C)Changing the position of the monomer in a polymer changes the properties.
D)It is a conductor.
7
_______ is a branch of science that uses life science to develop new products or processes.
A)Biotechnology
B)Biochemical engineering
C)Biomechanical engineering
D)Bioelectrical engineering
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