Module 2: Technology and Branches of Technology Flashcards
What is the practical application of knowledge in an area or discipline?
Technology
It is the sum of _______, _______, ________, and ________ used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.
Techniques, skills, methods, and processes
True or False: Technology is a wide collection of application of scientific knowledge.
True
It is comprised of the products and processes created to meet our needs and wants.
True
is the process of gathering and storing data to be used in various forms.
Information Technology
is a process of giving or exchanging information
Communication Technology
transforms living things into products or new forms of life.
Biotechnology
produces plants and animals for food, fiber, and fuel.
Agricultural Technology
creates tools to treat disease and injury.
Medical Technology
creates tools to minimize the effect of technology on the development of living things.
Environmental Technology
is the manufacturing of physical goods on an assembly line and the construction of structures on a job site.
Production Technology
changes natural or synthetic materials into usable products.
Manufacturing Technology
builds structures that support loads and protect us from the environment.
Construction Technology
develops materials with outstanding combinations of mechanical, chemical, and electrical properties.
Materials Technology
provides a way for people, animals, products, and materials to be moved from one location to another.
Transportation Technology
