What is Technology? Quiz and Flashcards to Learn More

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Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
It involves the use of tools, machines, and equipment to solve real-world problems and improve human life.

Information Technology (IT): deals with the use of computers, software, and networks to manage and process information.
Communication Technology: includes devices and systems that enable communication, such as phones, internet, and social media.
Medical Technology: applies scientific knowledge to develop medical devices, equipment, and procedures to improve healthcare.
Industrial Technology: involves the use of machines and equipment to manufacture and produce goods.

Innovation: the process of creating new or improved products, services, or processes through technology.
Automation: the use of machines and computers to perform tasks that were previously done by humans.
Digitalization: the process of converting information into digital format to enable electronic storage and processing.
Cybersecurity: the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.

Economic Impact: technology has increased productivity, efficiency, and innovation, leading to economic growth and job creation.
Social Impact: technology has changed the way people communicate, access information, and spend their leisure time.
Environmental Impact: technology has both positive (e.g., renewable energy) and negative (e.g., e-waste) effects on the environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): the development of intelligent machines that can think and learn like humans.
Internet of Things (IoT): the network of physical devices, vehicles, and sensors that are connected to the internet.
Blockchain: a decentralized, digital ledger technology that enables secure and transparent transactions.
Virtual and Augmented Reality: technologies that create immersive and interactive experiences.

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry, to solve real-world problems and improve human life.

Information Technology (IT) manages and processes information using computers, software, and networks.
Communication Technology enables communication through devices and systems like phones, internet, and social media.
Medical Technology develops medical devices, equipment, and procedures to improve healthcare.
Industrial Technology manufactures and produces goods using machines and equipment.

Innovation creates new or improved products, services, or processes through technology.
Automation uses machines and computers to perform tasks previously done by humans.
Digitalization converts information into digital format for electronic storage and processing.
Cybersecurity protects computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.

Technology has increased productivity, efficiency, and innovation, leading to economic growth and job creation.
Technology has changed the way people communicate, access information, and spend their leisure time.
Technology has both positive (e.g., renewable energy) and negative (e.g., e-waste) effects on the environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops intelligent machines that can think and learn like humans.
Internet of Things (IoT) connects physical devices, vehicles, and sensors to the internet.
Blockchain is a decentralized, digital ledger technology that enables secure and transparent transactions.
Virtual and Augmented Reality create immersive and interactive experiences.