1. Which of the following can be thought of as a trigger for technological development?
a. Addressing a human problem (e.g., illness or hunger).
b. The need/desire to earn money.
c. Curiosity; proving we can do it, or simply to learn.
d. Solving an issue caused by current technical systems (e.g., pollution).
e. All of the items are triggers for technological development.
2. Which of the following statements about technology is NOT true?
a. Technical development is driven to fulfill both human needs and wants.
b. Throughout most of human history, technology has been limited and mostly manual.
c. Most technical systems involve inputs, processes, and outputs.
d. Humans have been able to develop many perfect systems.
3. Which of the following is NOT a factor that can be considered a reason why the Industrial Revolution occurred when it did?
A. Religious and social “taboos” were being rejected making it possible to explore nature scientifically.
B. A more than adequate ability to feed the population.
C. As development occurred, new problems emerged that were solved by creative people with adequate knowledge and resources.
D. Legislation was passed by the major 17th & 18th century governments.