The Relationship Between Science and Technology

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What is the term used to describe the process by which scientific knowledge is applied to practical problems?

  1. Technological innovation

  2. Scientific research

  3. Technological determinism

  4. Social constructivism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological innovation is the process by which scientific knowledge is applied to practical problems, resulting in the development of new technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of technological determinism?

  1. Technology is the primary driver of social change.

  2. Technology is neutral and has no inherent social or ethical implications.

  3. Technology is shaped by social, economic, and political factors.

  4. Technology is autonomous and independent of human agency.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Technological determinism is the belief that technology is the primary driver of social change and that it is autonomous and independent of human agency. It does not consider the social, economic, and political factors that shape technology.

What is the term used to describe the idea that technology is shaped by social, economic, and political factors?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Scientific research

  3. Social constructivism

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social constructivism is the idea that technology is shaped by social, economic, and political factors. It argues that technology is not autonomous and independent of human agency, but rather is a product of the social context in which it is developed and used.

Which of the following is an example of the relationship between science and technology?

  1. The development of the computer chip

  2. The discovery of the Higgs boson

  3. The invention of the printing press

  4. The formulation of the theory of relativity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The development of the computer chip is an example of the relationship between science and technology. It involved the application of scientific knowledge about semiconductors and transistors to create a practical technology that has had a profound impact on society.

What is the term used to describe the process by which new technologies are developed and adopted?

  1. Technological innovation

  2. Scientific research

  3. Technological determinism

  4. Social constructivism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological innovation is the process by which new technologies are developed and adopted. It involves the application of scientific knowledge to practical problems, resulting in the development of new technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the development and adoption of new technologies?

  1. Scientific knowledge

  2. Economic factors

  3. Political factors

  4. Social values


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scientific knowledge is a necessary but not sufficient condition for the development and adoption of new technologies. Economic factors, political factors, and social values also play a role in shaping the development and adoption of new technologies.

What is the term used to describe the idea that technology is autonomous and independent of human agency?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Scientific research

  3. Social constructivism

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological determinism is the idea that technology is autonomous and independent of human agency. It argues that technology is the primary driver of social change and that it is not shaped by social, economic, or political factors.

Which of the following is an example of the social construction of technology?

  1. The development of the computer chip

  2. The discovery of the Higgs boson

  3. The invention of the printing press

  4. The formulation of the theory of relativity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The invention of the printing press is an example of the social construction of technology. It was a product of the social, economic, and political context of the time, and it had a profound impact on society.

What is the term used to describe the idea that technology is neutral and has no inherent social or ethical implications?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Scientific research

  3. Social constructivism

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological determinism is the idea that technology is neutral and has no inherent social or ethical implications. It argues that technology is simply a tool that can be used for good or for bad, depending on how it is used.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which technology can impact society?

  1. It can create new jobs.

  2. It can increase productivity.

  3. It can improve the quality of life.

  4. It can lead to social inequality.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology can lead to social inequality by creating new jobs that require specialized skills and education, which can lead to a divide between those who have access to these jobs and those who do not.

What is the term used to describe the process by which scientific knowledge is applied to practical problems?

  1. Technological innovation

  2. Scientific research

  3. Technological determinism

  4. Social constructivism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological innovation is the process by which scientific knowledge is applied to practical problems, resulting in the development of new technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of technological determinism?

  1. Technology is the primary driver of social change.

  2. Technology is neutral and has no inherent social or ethical implications.

  3. Technology is shaped by social, economic, and political factors.

  4. Technology is autonomous and independent of human agency.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Technological determinism is the belief that technology is the primary driver of social change and that it is autonomous and independent of human agency. It does not consider the social, economic, and political factors that shape technology.

What is the term used to describe the idea that technology is shaped by social, economic, and political factors?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Scientific research

  3. Social constructivism

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social constructivism is the idea that technology is shaped by social, economic, and political factors. It argues that technology is not autonomous and independent of human agency, but rather is a product of the social context in which it is developed and used.

Which of the following is an example of the relationship between science and technology?

  1. The development of the computer chip

  2. The discovery of the Higgs boson

  3. The invention of the printing press

  4. The formulation of the theory of relativity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The development of the computer chip is an example of the relationship between science and technology. It involved the application of scientific knowledge about semiconductors and transistors to create a practical technology that has had a profound impact on society.

What is the term used to describe the process by which new technologies are developed and adopted?

  1. Technological innovation

  2. Scientific research

  3. Technological determinism

  4. Social constructivism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological innovation is the process by which new technologies are developed and adopted. It involves the application of scientific knowledge to practical problems, resulting in the development of new technologies.

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