TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PRAXIS
5051 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Which of the following began around 1760 an dwas characterized by the change in the way
people designed and produced products? - ANS Industrial Revolution
Which of the following is the term for developing a new product of system that has never
existed? - ANS Invention
The term "technology" refers to all of the following EXCEPT - ANS the act of recording
descriptive observations of the natural world.
A teacher instructs a technology applications class on aspects of the cradle-to-grave life cycle
approach. Each participant in the life cycle of a product is responsible for considering how the
product will affect the economy, the environment, and _________________. - ANS societies
The benefits of using a life cycle approach include having the ability to avoid transferring
problems from one life cycle stage to another, from one geographic area to another, and from
one __________________________ to another. - ANS environmental medium
An online high school technology class uses a learning management system to coordinate
coursework in a central location. Which of the following sections of the learning management
system is the best place for student interaction with peers and teachers? - ANS Discussion
posts section
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, Which of the following inventors had their patent for the invention of the radio overturned in
1943 by the United States Supreme Court in favor of Nikola Tesla's? - ANS Guglielmo Marconi
Which of the following developments in the 1950
s led to a significant increase in economic activity that continues today? - ANS The interstate
highway system
Before approving construction of a new factory, community officials must first consider which of
the following? - ANS The impact of the factory on the environment
For many years, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gas was widely used as a refrigerant, propellant, and
solvent. However, production of CFC is being phased out because it has been shown to
contribute to ozone depletion, suggesting that technology - ANS can have both positive and a
negative impact on society.
Which of the following is accurate regarding the theory of global warming? - ANS It can have
a widespread impact on society and the environment.
Gutenberg's invention of the movable-type printing press in the early fifteenth century led to
which of the following? - ANS Increased literacy
Which of the following best describes a person who is technologically literate? -
ANS Understanding the technologies associated with the use, management, and assessment
of various maritime industries.
According to the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), the
development of which of the following is NOT a goal of technology education? -
ANS Students' hands-on technical skills in one or more specialized areas.
The primary reason for using an interdisciplinary approach in technology education is to -
ANS help students see the relationships between different subjects.
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5051 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Which of the following began around 1760 an dwas characterized by the change in the way
people designed and produced products? - ANS Industrial Revolution
Which of the following is the term for developing a new product of system that has never
existed? - ANS Invention
The term "technology" refers to all of the following EXCEPT - ANS the act of recording
descriptive observations of the natural world.
A teacher instructs a technology applications class on aspects of the cradle-to-grave life cycle
approach. Each participant in the life cycle of a product is responsible for considering how the
product will affect the economy, the environment, and _________________. - ANS societies
The benefits of using a life cycle approach include having the ability to avoid transferring
problems from one life cycle stage to another, from one geographic area to another, and from
one __________________________ to another. - ANS environmental medium
An online high school technology class uses a learning management system to coordinate
coursework in a central location. Which of the following sections of the learning management
system is the best place for student interaction with peers and teachers? - ANS Discussion
posts section
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Which of the following inventors had their patent for the invention of the radio overturned in
1943 by the United States Supreme Court in favor of Nikola Tesla's? - ANS Guglielmo Marconi
Which of the following developments in the 1950
s led to a significant increase in economic activity that continues today? - ANS The interstate
highway system
Before approving construction of a new factory, community officials must first consider which of
the following? - ANS The impact of the factory on the environment
For many years, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gas was widely used as a refrigerant, propellant, and
solvent. However, production of CFC is being phased out because it has been shown to
contribute to ozone depletion, suggesting that technology - ANS can have both positive and a
negative impact on society.
Which of the following is accurate regarding the theory of global warming? - ANS It can have
a widespread impact on society and the environment.
Gutenberg's invention of the movable-type printing press in the early fifteenth century led to
which of the following? - ANS Increased literacy
Which of the following best describes a person who is technologically literate? -
ANS Understanding the technologies associated with the use, management, and assessment
of various maritime industries.
According to the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), the
development of which of the following is NOT a goal of technology education? -
ANS Students' hands-on technical skills in one or more specialized areas.
The primary reason for using an interdisciplinary approach in technology education is to -
ANS help students see the relationships between different subjects.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
