TED Unit 1.4 Quiz R&D

If a solar cell can be made that breaks water into H₂ and O₂, then the H₂ can be stored and run through a fuel cell to generate electricity. To make this happen will require:

• deductions

• reactions

• research

• competition

Rafael's department is trying to make a working model of a miniature propane-fueled generator that can be refueled in seconds to power cell phones. They are involved in:

• development.
• manufacturing.
• basic research.
• market testing.

Research and development are used intensively by industry to prepare devices and systems. Which is an example of R&D for the marketplace?

• Technology students working on a website competition
• A company working on management protocols
• NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems
• Cell phone companies working to increase the speed of downloads

To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following are results of new technologies except:

• computer companies creating faster computers.
• cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones.
• a farmer creating a milking machine.
• a car company changing management protocols.

A company surveyed college students to determine their needs and wants for a new portable computer accessory. Once the data was gathered, the company began designing the accessory to specifications determined by the data. This is an example of:

• research and development.
• consumer marketing.
• strategic design.
• design and development.

A software design team is working on a new computer operating system. They analyze the market, and work to develop new software using what type of problem-solving approach?

• Technological
• Industrial design
• Research and development
• Total quality management

The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describes what activity used in industry?

• Production
• Research and development
• Time management
• Testing

What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?

• Development
• Research
• Time management
• Testing

To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:

• cost-benefit analysis
• scientific analysis
• risk analysis
• quality analysis

Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their ideas for a limited time by giving them a:

• Patent

• Tax Rebate

• Grant

• Trademark