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Select the items that can be classified as technological discoveries.

A
circular saw
B
personal computer
C
black hole
D
Summly app
E
Kinetograph
F
cosmology
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Which of the following steps describes the process of arranging ideas, topics, and instructions in order, from general to specific?

A
organizing
B
ordering
C
brainstorming
D
labeling
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Which of the following steps describes the process of grouping ideas, topics, and instructions based on their similarity?

A
organizing
B
brainstorming
C
ordering
D
labeling
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All of the STEM discoverers discussed in this unit followed a common process for discovering a new mathematics theory or developing an invention for a computer application. Which of the following terms accurately describes the first step performed by any of these STEM discoverers?

A
observe
B
conclude
C
test
D
create
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You must design a house for an engineering project. Brainstorm the topic to develop the ideas you will need to outline. List the ideas that result from brainstorming the design.

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What type of engineer is interested in designing, developing, and building different machines, devices, and tools?

A
aerospace
B
mechanical
C
electrical
D
chemical
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Bill graduated with an electrical engineering technology degree. George graduated with a mechanical engineering degree. Which of the following can you infer about their education and careers?

A
Bill went to school for a longer period of time than George.
B
Bill earned a bachelor’s degree.
C
George went to school for a longer period of time than Bill.
D
George earned an associate’s degree.
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A student entering high school is pursuing STEM education. What can you infer about this student?

A
The student is uncomfortable applying math and science skills.
B
The student is an intuitive thinker who makes decisions based on how he or she feels at the time.
C
The student is curious about the world and likes to investigate how things work within it.
D
The student enjoys studying concepts rather than applying techniques to solve a problem.
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Which of the following involves the study of patterns and the investigation of the relationship among shapes, numbers, and quantities?

A
mathematics
B
science
C
technology
D
engineering
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Which of the following occupations might solve a problem by observing and analyzing living systems?

A
computer system administrator
B
physical scientist
C
life scientist
D
aerospace engineer
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What was the goal of the COMPETES Act of 2007?

A
increase the number of women pursuing STEM education and careers in the United States
B
encourage American students to become leaders in math and science achievement by 2019
C
improve the economic standing of the United States by focusing on creating innovative products and processes
D
establish and strengthen America’s lead in scientific research and education, improve technology, and attract workers to STEM fields
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Select the tasks that would be performed by an information systems graduate.

A
software design
B
mainframe operations
C
automotive design
D
data mining
E
forest management
F
construction planning
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Which of the following occupations would help an employee within an organization by removing a computer virus that has infected that employee’s computer?

A
computer research scientist
B
computer support specialist
C
computer system analyst
D
computer programmer
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Select the terms that describe a mind map.

A
colorful
B
unordered
C
textual
D
creative
E
linear
F
detailed
G
graphic
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Select the activities successful STEM students perform.

A
reading only assigned activities
B
focusing only on STEM subjects
C
investigating questions
D
organizing tasks
E
writing fiction
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Which of the following STEM discoverers is known for creating complex computational physics to develop computer models to simulate fluid movement?

A
Fedkiw
B
Hawking
C
Gates
D
Edison
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Select the three characteristics that best describe a STEM-educated student.

A
logical
B
understanding
C
dependent
D
traditional
E
curious
F
innovative
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A mind map is started by drawing or writing the main idea on a page. On what location of the page is the idea placed?

A
left
B
center
C
top
D
bottom
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Which of the following steps describes the process of listing a wide range of topics, information, instructions, or tasks?

A
brainstorming
B
ordering
C
organizing
D
labeling
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Which of the following can be classified as an invention?

A
evolution
B
black hole
C
symbolic language
D
theorem

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