STS GE Technology: Invention and Innovation

What is the definition of technology?

• The study of the natural world through observation and experimentation

• The body of knowledge devoted to creating tools and processing actions

• The creation of new products or systems through study and experimentation

• The process of renewing and updating a domain, product, or service

What is the definition of invention?

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, and description

• The body of knowledge devoted to creating tools and processing actions

• The creation of new products or systems through study and experimentation

• The process of renewing and updating a domain, product, or service

Who invented the car lap-and-shoulder belt?

• Nils Bohlin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Marie Curie

What is the main characteristic of innovation?

• The creation of new products or systems

• The improvement of existing products or systems

• The study of the natural world through observation and experimentation

• The process of renewing and updating a domain, product, or service

Who invented the lightbulb?

• Nils Bohlin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Marie Curie

What is the purpose of a technological system?

• To transform, store, transport, or control materials, energy, and/or information

• To study the natural world through observation and experimentation

• To create new products or systems through study and experimentation

• To renew and update a domain, product, or service

What is the definition of science?

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, and description

• The body of knowledge devoted to creating tools and processing actions

• The creation of new products or systems through study and experimentation

• The process of renewing and updating a domain, product, or service

Which form of intellectual property protection is primarily associated with protecting creative works such as books, music, and artwork?

• Trademark

• Copyright

• Patent

• Patent Design

Which factor has significantly contributed to the acceleration of discovery and innovation by fostering global collaboration and information exchange?

• Specialization of Knowledge and Teamwork

• The Rise of Organized Science

• Communication Technology

• The Influence of Government

Evaluate the long-term societal impact of the invention of plastic (1869) by John Wesley Hyatt. What is the most significant consequence of this invention?

• Environmental degradation due to plastic pollution

• Economic growth through the versatile use of plastic

• Cultural advancements in art and design with the introduction of celluloid

• Societal disruption caused by the excessive use of plastic materials