3. What is Technology
▰ Technology is the application of
science (the combination of the
scientific method and material)
to solve problems.
▰ Technology is the making, usage
and knowledge of tools,
machine, techniques, crafts and
system of organization to solve
problems
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4. Types of Technology
Simple Technology
-Has two or less
simple machines. Example
of simple technology
include knife, brush.
Advanced Technology
-Has several simple
machines example
microwave oven, electric
iron, washing machine.
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6. Advantages of Technology
▰ Reduces the time it takes to perform a task for example an
emails transmit a message faster than sending via postal
service.
▰ Remove drudgery from a task (amount of energy used up to
perform a task)
▰ Allows you to perform more than one task at the same
time. Example you can cook while using the washing machine
to wash your clothing
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7. Advantages of Technology
▰ Improves the quality of the finished product. The use of the
serger and sewing machines makes finished product of an
article neater which can boost the demand for the product.
▰ May improve the health of individuals because food can
cooked and stored more easily
▰ Increases the performance rate of tasks that can be
performed with a specified time.
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8. Disadvantages of Technology
▰ May negatively impact the environment for example CFC
from refrigerators.
▰ Technology some cause unemployment as machine
replaces human labour.
▰ Technology can cause individuals to become inactive
because the use of the devices does not require much
energy to be expended.
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