Technology / Design Process Review

Name: Sam Lonneman

Define technology:

technology is the modification of the natural environment in order to

satisfy perceived human needs and wants.

A common misconception is that technology = Is that the term

technology refers just to computers or electronics.
Many people have come to rely on technology in even the smallest
aspect of their lives.
List the 5 characteristics of a technologically literate person:
1. From opinions about technology
2.
3.
4.
5.

Are not obsessed with technology

Are not afraid to use technology
Understand how technology is created
Are comfortable using technology

All technological changes have impacts on us and the world around

us.
True or False: Unintended impacts are always negative.

false

List the 6 different types of impacts that a technology can have:

1. Intended
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Unintended
Immediate
Delayed
Positive
negative

List an advantage of systematic problem solving: It helps you stay

organized as you design a product, and it helps you structure
your thinking.

 The engineering design process is a structure for Thinking and

designing for engineers.
Fill out the table below (Steps are not in order):
Step

Step Name

Number
1

Identify and Clarify the Design

Step Description

Problem
2

Brainstorming possible

solutions to the problem

Picking which idea will be
further developed.

4
5
6
7

Develop the solution

Modeling and Prototyping
Testing and Evaluating
Using data from prototype
tests to improve the design