Technology Knowledge Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is knowledge?

Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

What are the four main types of knowledge?

Descriptive Knowledge (correct)

Humanities Knowledge (correct)

Technological Knowledge (correct)

Scientific Knowledge (correct)

What is Scientific Knowledge?

Knowledge about the laws and principles governing the natural world.

What is Humanities Knowledge?

Knowledge about the development and functioning of social and political systems and ways to express creative thought. Signup and view all the answers

What is Descriptive Knowledge?

Knowledge of ways to use words and numbers to describe relationships, events, and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Technological Knowledge?

Knowledge about using tools, materials, and processes to make and operate systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are the areas of Technological Knowledge?

Agricultural; Construction; Energy; Communication; Medical; Manufacturing; Transportation. Signup and view all the answers

What is Agricultural knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to raise and process foods. Signup and view all the answers

What is Construction knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to erect buildings and other structures. Signup and view all the answers

What is Energy knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to convert, transmit, and apply energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is Information and Communication knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to collect, process, and exchange information and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Medical knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to treat diseases and maintain the health of living beings. Signup and view all the answers

What is Manufacturing knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to convert natural materials and products. Signup and view all the answers

What is Transportation knowledge?

This is the knowledge about using machines and systems to move people and cargo. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Technological Actions?

The ways people take to develop, produce, use, and assess technological products and systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are the descriptions of Technological Actions?

Technology is created by the purposeful actions of people, and all technology started in the minds of people. Signup and view all the answers

Match the Four Technological Actions with their respective descriptions:

Designing Actions = Creating plans and blueprints for technology. Producing Actions = Manufacturing and assembling products. Using Actions = Operating and utilizing technological products. Assessing Actions = Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Technology & Language?

Each major type of knowledge has its own language. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major communication tools of Technology & Language?

Vocabulary and technical drawings. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Knowledge Overview

Knowledge encompasses facts, information, and skills gained through experience or education.
It includes both theoretical and practical understanding of various subjects.

Four Main Types of Knowledge

Scientific Knowledge: Involves understanding laws and principles governing the natural world.
Humanities Knowledge: Focuses on social, political systems, and creative expression.
Descriptive Knowledge: Concentrates on how to use language and numbers to describe relationships and ideas.
Technological Knowledge: Pertains to the understanding and application of tools, materials, and processes for system operation.

Areas of Technological Knowledge

Agricultural: Knowledge used for raising and processing food, utilizing machines and systems.
Construction: Focuses on machinery and systems for erecting buildings and structures.
Energy: Involves converting, transmitting, and applying energy using technology.
Communication: Centers on collecting, processing, and exchanging information using machines and systems.
Medical: Knowledge related to using tools to treat diseases and maintain health.
Manufacturing: Involves converting natural materials into products through machinery and systems.
Transportation: Knowledge on using systems and machines to move people and goods.

Technological Actions

Technological actions refer to the processes people undertake in developing, producing, using, and assessing technology.

Types of Technological Actions

Designing Actions: Creating plans and specifications for technological products.
Producing Actions: Involves the actual fabrication and assembly of technological products.
Using Actions: Refers to how individuals operate and maintain technology.
Assessing Actions: Evaluating the effectiveness and quality of technology.

Technology & Language

Each type of knowledge has a distinct language, emphasizing the uniqueness of technical communication.

Major Communication Tools in Technology & Language

Vocabulary: Specific terminology used within different fields of knowledge.
Technical Drawings: Visual representations used to communicate design and specifications in technology.

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Test your understanding of different types of knowledge with these flashcards. Dive into definitions and examples of scientific, humanities, descriptive, and technological knowledge. Perfect for students looking to enhance their grasp on knowledge concepts.