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Invention, Innovation, and the Design Process Unit Test Review

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 known as an upgrade.

a)

Innovation

b)

Replication

c)

Degradation

d)

Stagnation

2.

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.

a)

Serendipity

b)

Coincidence

c)

Luck

d)

Fortuity

3.

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.

a)

Constraint

b)

Guideline

c)

Suggestion

d)

Recommendation

4.

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

a)

Define the Problem

b)

Ignore the Problem

c)

Guess the Solution

d)

Discuss with Peers

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 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)

Survey

b)

Instructions

c)

Test

d)

Information Sheet