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Invention, Innovation, and the Design Process

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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 know as an upgrade.

a)

Innovation

b)

Invention

c)

Prototyping

d)

Manufacturing

2.

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

a)

Technology

b)

Engineering

c)

Serendipity

d)

Researching

3.

While building a bridge in Mrs. Cottongim's class, she gives you a list of materials and a time limit. Mrs. Cottongim is setting a __________, which causes you to work within her set parameters.

a)

Constraint

b)

Criteria

c)

Time Frame

d)

Material List

4.

When beginning a problem solving challenge in Mrs. Cottongim's class, you must first _________ or focus on the root of the problem.

a)

Research Ideas

b)

Make a model

c)

Communicate Results

d)

Define the Problem

5.

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

a)

Select an Approach

b)

Communicate the Results

c)

Build a Prototype

d)

Develop a Written Proposal

6.

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

a)

Utility Patent

b)

Design Patent

c)

Plant Patent

d)

Direction Patent

7.

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

a)

Prototype

b)

Communicate

c)

Brainstorm

d)

Research

8.

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

a)

Design Teams

b)

Research Teams

c)

Research and Design Teams

d)

Collaboration Teams

9.

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

a)

Designed

b)

Innovated

c)

Invented

d)

Researched

10.

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

a)

Test

b)

Survey

c)

Information Sheet

d)

Instructions