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Innovations & Inventions Vocabulary

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or devices that improve existing technology or create something entirely new is called (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Innovation
Invention
Discovery
Development
2.

What is a newly created product, process, or idea that did not exist before and can be used to solve problems or improve life?

a)

Innovation

b)

Tradition

c)

Routine

d)

Habit

3.

An early version or model of a product that is created to test how well it works before mass production or further improvements is called a:

a)

Prototype

b)

Blueprint

c)

Final Product

d)

Concept

4.

What is a legal document granted by a government that gives an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell their invention for a certain period?

a)

Patent

b)

License

c)

Trademark

d)

Copyright

5.

Who is a professional who applies scientific and mathematical knowledge to design, build, and improve structures, machines, and technology?

a)

Engineer

b)

Doctor

c)

Artist

d)

Lawyer

6.

What is the application of scientific knowledge to create tools, machines, or systems that help solve problems and improve daily life?

a)

Technology

b)

Biology

c)

Chemistry

d)

Physics

7.

A scientific test or procedure conducted to discover something new, prove a hypothesis, or confirm how something works is called:

a)

an experiment

b)

a theory

c)

a law

d)

a hypothesis

8.

A major discovery, invention, or achievement that significantly advances knowledge, technology, or problem-solving in a particular field is (a)  

Choose from the below words
The invention of the wheel
The discovery of penicillin
The development of the internet
The creation of the printing press
9.

What is a detailed plan, drawing, or outline that serves as a guide for building or creating a structure, machine, or product?

a)

Blueprint

b)

Sketch

c)

Model

d)

Prototype

10.

A small, often electronic, device or tool that serves a specific purpose and makes tasks easier or more efficient is called a:

a)

gadget

b)

appliance

c)

machine

d)

instrument

11.

A system of parts working together in a machine or process, often designed to perform a specific function automatically or with minimal effort, is known as a (a)   .

Choose from the below words
mechanism
organism
ecosystem
algorithm
12.

Match the following terms with their definitions related to computer systems development.

a)

Artificial Intelligence

1.

The development of computer systems that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

b)

Machine Learning

2.

A subset of AI that involves the use of algorithms and statistical models to enable computers to improve their performance on a task through experience.

c)

Data Science

3.

An interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

d)

Robotics

4.

The branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.

13.

What is the use of machines, robots, or computer systems to complete tasks with little or no human intervention, increasing efficiency and accuracy?

a)

Automation

b)

Mechanization

c)

Digitization

d)

Electrification

14.

Match the following scientific terms with their definitions.

a)

Scientific Method

1.

A step-by-step process used by scientists to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze results, and form conclusions based on evidence.

b)

Hypothesis Testing

2.

The process of making and testing predictions based on a hypothesis.

c)

Data Analysis

3.

The process of examining data to draw conclusions and identify patterns.

d)

Experimental Design

4.

The process of planning and conducting experiments to test hypotheses.

15.

What is energy that comes from naturally replenishing sources, such as sunlight, wind, and water, which can be used repeatedly without running out?

a)

Fossil Fuels

b)

Nuclear Energy

c)

Renewable Energy

d)

Geothermal Energy

16.

What is the practice of protecting computers, networks, and data from digital attacks, hacking, or unauthorized access to keep information safe?

a)

Cybersecurity

b)

Data Analysis

c)

Software Development

d)

Network Engineering

17.

The process of using machines and labor to produce goods, typically on a large scale, in factories or production facilities is known as:

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Agriculture

c)

Mining

d)

Construction

18.

3D Printing is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file. What is this process commonly known as?

a)

3D Modeling

b)

3D Printing

c)

3D Scanning

d)

3D Rendering

19.

Robotics is a field that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of (a)  

Choose from the below words
A branch of biology
A field involving robots
A type of music
A cooking technique
20.

Nanotechnology is the study and application of (a)   , often at the atomic or molecular level.

Choose from the below words
The study and application of extrem
The study of large-scale structures
A type of computer technology
A branch of biology
21.

What is Sustainability?

a)

A concept of maintaining ecological balance

b)

A type of renewable energy

c)

A method of recycling

d)

A form of economic growth

22.

Virtual Reality is:

a)

A technology that creates a simulated environment

b)

A type of computer virus

c)

A programming language

d)

A physical reality

23.

What is Biotechnology?

a)

A branch of biology that involves the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products

b)

A study of ancient civilizations

c)

A field of engineering focused on building bridges

d)

A type of art involving digital media

24.

Wireless technology is a form of communication that uses what type of signals?

a)

Radio waves

b)

Fiber optics

c)

Copper wires

d)

Infrared signals

25.

Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for?

a)

Securing communication

b)

Cooking recipes

c)

Building houses

d)

Painting art