WorksheetsInvention, Innovation, and the Design Process Unit Test Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
