NAEP Technology and Engineering Literacy Grade 8 2

Question 1

What is the 'digital divide'?

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The gap between people who have access to digital technology and those who do not

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The gap between users who understand coding and those who do not

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The difference in speed between old computers and new computers

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The boundary between online and offline content

Question 2

What is 'planned obsolescence' in technology?

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Designing products to eventually become outdated or stop working so consumers buy replacements

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Planning the future development of new technologies

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Recycling old electronics to make new ones

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Creating technology that can be upgraded indefinitely

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of how technology has affected global food production?

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GPS-guided tractors and precision agriculture have increased crop yields

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Television has made cooking shows more popular

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Refrigerators have become smaller and more energy-efficient

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Grocery stores now have self-checkout lanes

Question 4

What is 'e-waste'?

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Discarded electronic devices and components

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Electronic junk mail sent via the internet

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Energy wasted by inefficient electronic devices

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Errors in computer software code

Question 5

A village without electricity receives simple, low-cost solar lanterns that can be locally maintained. This is an example of which concept?

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Appropriate technology

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Disruptive technology

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Emerging technology

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Proprietary technology

Question 6

Which of the following best describes sustainable technology?

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Technology that meets current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs

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Technology that generates the highest profits for companies

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Technology that is made only from recycled materials

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Technology that requires no maintenance over its lifetime

Question 7

A factory releases pollutants into a river while manufacturing electronic devices. This is an example of which type of technological impact?

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An unintended negative environmental consequence

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A positive economic impact

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A planned design constraint

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A beneficial social outcome