Foundations of Technology Midterm Assessment

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What is a patent?

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A property right granted by the government that allows the inventor to prohibit others from making, using, or selling their idea.

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What defines the Middle Ages?

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The historical time period after the Roman Empire, divided into Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, & Late Middle Ages.

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What is the 'Evaluate Solution' step in the design process?

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It involves reviewing the effectiveness of initial and final prototypes.

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What does social impact on technological development refer to?

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The impact on people.

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What is an invention?

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Developing a new/useful process, tool, machine, etc that did not exist previously.

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What is the significance of the Middle Ages in technology?

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It marked a historical period of revival of classical influence and sharing of ideas.

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What is the purpose of a patent?

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To protect the inventor's rights and prevent others from using their invention without permission.

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What are the three divisions of the Middle Ages?

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Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, and Late Middle Ages.

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What does the design process step 'Build and Test' involve?

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Creating prototypes and testing them to see if they meet the requirements.

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How does technology impact society?

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It influences policy, economy, and human achievement.