1. The Neolithic Revolution was a result of
controlled planting of crops.
domestication of animals.
development of irrigation systems.
All of the above.
2. Francis Bacon argued that scientific method differed from logic and mathematics in that
science begins with general theory then moves to phenomena.
logic begins with phenomena then moves to general conclusions.
mathematics moves from the specific to the theory.
scientific inquiry starts with the phenomena and ends in theory.
3. Rapid urbanization in Britain during the 19th century was the result of
Student Answer: new enclosure laws in rural areas.
a shift from household production to factory production.
a growing dependence upon steam power.
All of the above.
4. The introduction of four uniform time zones in the United States was a direct result of
Student Answer: the widespread introduction of mechanical clocks from China.
the loss of influence of the Catholic church.
the impact of a fully integrated railroad system.
the growth of commercialized farming in the 20th century.
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki art?
It is dynamic and ever-changing.
It is collaborative.
It can involve music, poetry, video, and stories.
It relies on the talents of trained professional artists.
6. According to Winner, the use of computer technologies to supervise workers is
an inevitable consequence of technical changes.
a reflection of a political relationship.
necessary in a modern world.
preferred by workers over a human supervisor.
7. The most culturally influential class in Industrial Britain was
the urban proletariat.
the land-owning aristocracy.
the growing number of factory workers.
the wealthy middle classes.
8. Which of the following is NOT a scholarly resource?
Journal of the American Medical Association
https://journalofaccountancy.com
Chicago Tribune
www.econlib.org
9. Bill Joy argues that the most dangerous aspect of GNR technologies is
that they require rare and expensive materials.
that developers need access to highly protected information.
they are only in the hands of a few.
their ability to self-replicate.
10. The unintended effects of e-mail are
social isolation.
blurring of our public and private lives.
increased threats to privacy.
All of the above
11. You must complete all three essays. These essays are worth 50 points each, so please take the time to think through your answers and review them before submitting.
These essays should be a minimum of five paragraphs in length each. They should contain a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (an answer to the question!). Make sure your explanation is clear and that you provide specific examples. Any quotes from the readings or external materials must include quotation marks and an in-text citation. Failure to identify quoted material could result in a 0 for the exam and a formal academic dishonesty charge.
13. Why does Cowan believe it is important to examine technologies in the context of technological systems? What advantage does this broader perspective give to planners? Give a specific current technological example (not it the reading) in support of your answer.
14. Identify two authors from your readings and compare their views on the impact of technology on a culture. To what degree does each author see the technology affecting social change? Were there special interests involved in the decision making concerning the development and use of the technology? Provide specific examples
15. How have changes in technology affected the recording industry and our understanding of what it means to be a professional musician? How have changes in technology affected our access to recorded music and the control exercised by traditional distributors? How will all these changes affect cultural trends and our expectations of music as an art form? Provide specific examples.