Invention and Design Technology Quiz

What is the term for the process of discovering a principle that results in a new product?

• Development

• Creation

• Invention

• Innovation

Which of the following is NOT a driver for invention?

• Desire to help others

• Constructive discontent

• Personal interest

• Laziness

What is a disadvantage of being a lone inventor?

• Lack of business acumen

• Isolation from others

• Having completely new ideas

• Full control over development

What does IP stand for in the context of inventions?

• Inventor's Patent

• Intellectual Property

• Innovative Product

• Industrial Process

Which of the following is a benefit of intellectual property?

• Reducing market share

• Differentiating a business from competitors

• Limiting creativity

• Increased competition

What is a patent?

• A legal right to make or sell an invention

• A trademark for a product

• A design protection method

• A type of copyright

Which of the following is an example of an accidental invention?

• Post-it notes

• Microwave oven

• Ballpoint pen

• Smartphone

What does 'First to Market' refer to?

• The first product to gain popularity

• The first product of its type rushed to market

• The first product to be sold

• The first product to be developed

What is a service mark?

• A design protection method

• A type of patent

• A legal right for a service

• A trademark for a product

Which of the following is a reason for shelving technology?

• Overproduction

• Excessive funding

• High demand

• Social readiness