What is technology? Questions 1 to 4

1. Define technology in ONE sentence
2. Name some limiting factors engineers must take into account.
3. Name 2 synonyms used in the text for SCIENCE.
4. Name 3 important parts of technology.

1. TECHNOLOGY refers to a wide an complicated concept that basically focuses in the usage and knowledege of the mind to use tools around us and, that way, change the environment to our benefit.

2. The factors engineers must take into account are:
· the laws of naturets
· cost
· reliability
· safety
· environmental impact
· ease of use
· available human and material resources
· manufacturability
· government regulations
· laws
· and sometimes, politics.

3. The two synonyms are: “a body of knowledge that has been accumulated over time” and “a process scientific inquiry-that generates knowledge about the natural world”.

4. Three important parts of technology:
· health and safety and transports
· manufacture
· computers and hardware