Invention, Innovation, and the Design Process Unit Test Review

Lewis Latimer improved Thomas Edison’s light bulb invention by creating a filament made of carbon that would last much longer. The improvement would be an example of ____________, also known as an upgrade.

• Innovation

• Replication

• Degradation

• Stagnation

Dr. Percy Spencer discovered the microwave by accident, also known as ____________; while working at Raytheon. He noticed the microwaves from an active radar melted the chocolate in his pocket.

• Serendipity

• Coincidence

• Luck

• Fortuity

When building a bridge in Mr. Smith's class, he gives you a list of materials and a time limit. Mr. Smith is setting a ____________, which causes you to work within his set parameters.

• Constraint

• Guideline

• Suggestion

• Recommendation

When beginning a problem-solving challenge in Ms. Davis’s class, you must first ____________ or focus on the root of the problem.

• Define the Problem

• Ignore the Problem

• Guess the Solution

• Discuss with Peers

While working on your Biotoxin Mitigation Challenge, you researched and brainstormed ideas before ________________. During this step, you would create a materials list.

• Select an Approach

• Communicate the Results

• Build a Prototype

• Develop a Written Proposal

You have just come with a new idea; you should apply for a ________________ to insure no one steals your idea before you can produce the product.

• Utility Patent

• Design Patent

• Plant Patent

• Direction Patent

When group members work together to ________________, they are sharing ideas on how to solve a problem.

• Prototype

• Communicate

• Brainstorm

• Research

Most companies have a ____________________________, which allows them to research consumer wants and design products or services to meet those wants.

• Design Teams

• Research Teams

• Research and Design Teams

• Collaboration Teams

Sarah ______________ a new way of cleaning windows. Her idea is revolutionary because there is nothing else like it.

• Designed

• Innovated

• Invented

• Researched

When trying to obtain data about a new product, a company may create a _________ to ask consumers their thoughts on the product.

• Survey

• Instructions

• Test

• Information Sheet