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WorksheetsTED Unit 1.4 Quiz R&D
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If a solar cell can be made that breaks water into H₂ and O₂, then the H₂ can be stored and run through a fuel cell to generate electricity. To make this happen will require:
a)
deductions
b)
reactions
c)
research
d)
competition
2.
Rafael's department is trying to make a working model of a miniature propane-fueled generator that can be refueled in seconds to power cell phones. They are involved in:
a)
development.
b)
manufacturing.
c)
basic research.
d)
market testing.
3.
Research and development are used intensively by industry to prepare devices and systems. Which is an example of R&D for the marketplace?
a)
Technology students working on a website competition
b)
A company working on management protocols
c)
NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems
d)
Cell phone companies working to increase the speed of downloads
4.
To stay competitive, companies create new technologies resulting in new processes. The following are results of new technologies except:
a)
computer companies creating faster computers.
b)
cell phone companies creating smaller cell phones.
c)
a farmer creating a milking machine.
d)
a car company changing management protocols.
5.
A company surveyed college students to determine their needs and wants for a new portable computer accessory. Once the data was gathered, the company began designing the accessory to specifications determined by the data. This is an example of:
a)
research and development.
b)
consumer marketing.
c)
strategic design.
d)
design and development.
6.
A software design team is working on a new computer operating system. They analyze the market, and work to develop new software using what type of problem-solving approach?
a)
Technological
b)
Industrial design
c)
Research and development
d)
Total quality management
7.
The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describes what activity used in industry?
a)
Production
b)
Research and development
c)
Time management
d)
Testing
8.
What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?
a)
Development
b)
Research
c)
Time management
d)
Testing
9.
To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:
a)
cost-benefit analysis
b)
scientific analysis
c)
risk analysis
d)
quality analysis
10.
Government helps inventors and innovators of technology protect and control the use of their ideas for a limited time by giving them a:
a)
Patent
b)
Tax Rebate
c)
Grant
d)
Trademark
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