Understanding Inventions and Innovations

What was Steve Wozniak's primary role in Apple Inc.?

• Marketing

• Engineering

• Sales

• Finance

What is the main difference between an invention and an innovation?

• Inventions are always successful

• Innovations are always created by scientists

• Innovations is usually an improved version that is widely used

• Inventions are created by entrepreneurs

Which of the following is an example of an invention?

• The first wheel and axle

• The widespread use of smartphones

• The mass production of cars

• The global internet network

Why did many of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions not have an immediate impact?

• They were too complex

• They were not widely adopted

• They were too expensive

• They were not useful

Which country is known for the Four Great Inventions?

• India

• Greece

• Egypt

• China

What is required for an invention to become an innovation?

• Natural resources

• A large population

• Government support

• Market adoption

What role do entrepreneurs play in the process of innovation?

• They predict and meet consumer needs

• They create new inventions

• They fund scientific research

• They work in factories

Why might an invention not change the world immediately?

• It is too expensive

• It is not understood

• It is not adopted by the market

• It is too advanced

What was Steve Jobs' contribution to Apple Inc.?

• He designed the hardware

• He managed the finances

• He turned ideas into market successes

• He wrote the software

Anything that solves a problem or makes the lives of humans easier

• Computers
• Steam Engine
• Engenieering
• Technology