Praxis Technology Education Practice Questions - Praxis Technology Education (5051) Exam - Praxis Technology Education Practice Questions

Question 1

Which statement best describes a primary impact of the printing press as a technological innovation?

It made the rapid mass distribution of information possible, accelerating literacy and the spread of ideas It eliminated the need for written language entirely It had no measurable effect on education or commerce It was used only by governments and never by private citizens

Correct Answer:

It made the rapid mass distribution of information possible, accelerating literacy and the spread of ideas

Question 2

A technology teacher leads a class discussion on whether a new manufacturing process should be adopted given its lower cost but higher pollution. This activity best develops students' ability to:

Memorize the names of historical inventors Conduct a technological assessment that weighs trade-offs and consequences Calculate gear ratios in a mechanical system Solder electronic components safely

Correct Answer:

Conduct a technological assessment that weighs trade-offs and consequences

Question 3

Which scenario is the clearest example of an unintended negative consequence of a technology?

A new bridge design was tested and met all load requirements A factory installed energy-efficient lighting to lower costs Widespread use of refrigerants improved food storage but contributed to ozone-layer depletion Students used CAD software to complete a design project on time

Correct Answer:

Widespread use of refrigerants improved food storage but contributed to ozone-layer depletion

Question 4

In technology education, the concept that technologies are developed by people to extend human capabilities and meet needs and wants is best described as:

The scientific method Newton's third law of motion The law of conservation of mass The nature and purpose of technology

Correct Answer:

The nature and purpose of technology

Question 5

A student copies a peer's CAD design and submits it as original work. This situation is best used to teach which concept?

Intellectual property and ethical use of designs Tensile strength of materials Series and parallel circuit analysis Fluid power and Pascal's principle

Correct Answer:

Intellectual property and ethical use of designs

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