Las 432 Week 5 Midterm (Version 2)

LAS 432 Week 5 Midterm (Version 2)

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1. (TCO 1) In the Neolithic Revolution, the growth of communities was a result of

2. (TCO 1) Francis Bacon argued that scientific method differed from logic and mathematics in that

3. (TCOs 2 & 8) Edgerton counters the theory of distinct successive technological revolutions by explaining that

4. (TCOs 2 & 8) The introduction of four uniform time zones in the United States was a direct result of

5. (TCO 4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki art? (Points : 5)

6. (TCO 4) According to Winner, the use of computer technologies to supervise workers is

7. (TCO 8) The term Luddite refers to

8. (TCO 11) Which of the following is considered a scholarly resource? (Points : 5)

9. (TCO 12) The three technologies that Bill Joy states are the greatest threat in the 21st century are

10. (TCO 12) The unintended effects of e-mail are

11. The intended reader of a scholarly resource would be

12. During the Protestant Reformation, the printing press created a new desire for books.

13. Winner argues that some technologies have become so fully integrated in our society that they have actually taken on social roles. An example of this would be

• Essay Questions

1. (TCOs 1 & 2) Why does Cowan believe it is important to examine technologies in the context of technological systems? What advantage does this broader perspective give to planners? Give a specific current technological example (not it the reading) in support of your answer.

2. (TCOs 4 & 8) Explain in your own words your understanding of Wajcman’s critique of technological determinism. How does her reasoning compare with Winner’s argument that technologies can actually reflect political relationships? Provide examples............Has the development of digital technologies democratized the art of photography? How has this affected our appreciation of the...