What is technology?
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. A lot of people when they think of technology, they think about computers, phones etc. but in reality, technology is far more widely spread.
There are three main areas of technology, the first being physical technology, which deals with making products. The second area is Information/communication technology which is technology which was designed to handle and exchange data. The last main area is Biotechnology, this is technology that helps to advance agriculture and things to do with living organisms.
There are two types of systems, closed and open systems. A closed system has feedback from what you are giving, an open system does not.
Eight resources of technology.
Matrials
Energy
Systems
Tools/Machines
Time
People
Information
Capital.
Eight steps of Problem solving.
1. Identify the problem.
2. Collect Information.
3. Develop criteria.
4. Generate possible solutions.
5. Analyze possible solutions.
6. Choose best solution.
7. Use solution.
8. Re-evaluate and retry if necessary.
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