Edison, invention and EDP review

What is an invention?

• An invention is a fictional creation that does not exist in reality.

• An invention is a common device or method that is used by many people.

• An invention is a unique or novel device, method, composition or process that is created by human ingenuity and has practical application.

• An invention is a natural occurrence that is discovered by humans.

Which of the following is NOT an invention by Thomas Edison?

• electric fan

• light bulb

• phonograph

• motion picture camera

I plan, I do, I evaluate is the Biblical way of thinking and problem solving. This is a shortened version of:

• the engineering design process

• the iterative problem solving process

• the logical solution matrix

• IDEO's core mantra

What is the process of creating a new invention called?

• development process

• Engineering design process

• creation process

• innovation process

Which invention by Thomas Edison revolutionized the entertainment industry?

• computer

• phonograph

• microwave

• television

What is the term for a place where people work on inventions?

• office

• factory

• restaurant

• laboratory

What did Edison do to improve the telegraph?

• Improved the Morse code system
• Invented the quadruplex telegraph so several messages could go over one line.

• Invented the telephone
• Developed a faster telegraph system

Edison once said that "genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." What did he mean by that?

• Working in a lab all day is hard work.

• A great idea is only a small part of inventing.

• Great ideas are inspired by hard work.

• Being a genius is hard work.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Thomas Edison's education?

• Self-taught

• Apprenticeship

• Online courses

• Formal education

What is innovation?

• Coming up with a brand new idea or product.

• Copying an exiting idea and bringing it to market.

• The process of inventing.

• Improving on an existing idea or product.