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WorksheetsWEEK 1 – Technology Transfer & Design Thinking
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the term for an early model used to test a design before final production?
Prototype
Concept
Iteration
Function
Which term describes the legal protection of ideas or inventions?
Commercialization
Intellectual Property
Constraint
Testing
What is the process of moving an idea or invention from research into real-world use called?
Innovation
Technology Transfer
Engineering
Solution
Which word refers to a general idea or plan for a product?
Form
Concept
Function
Iteration
What is the main purpose of the design process?
To create constraints
To solve problems and create products
To protect intellectual property
To test prototypes
Which term best describes repeating a process to improve a design?
Iteration
Testing
Commercialization
Form
If a product is designed to hold water, which term best describes this purpose?
Form
Function
Constraint
Solution
Which of the following is an example of a constraint in the design process?
The product must cost less than $10 to produce
The product should look attractive
The product must be innovative
The product should be easy to use
How does testing contribute to the design process?
It creates new ideas
It checks how well a product works
It protects inventions legally
It commercializes products
Which step would most likely come after identifying a problem statement in the design process?
Creating a prototype
Commercialization
Protecting intellectual property
Iteration
A team has developed a new smartphone design. What is the next logical step before mass production?
Commercialization
Testing the prototype
Protecting intellectual property
Identifying constraints
Why is iteration important in the design process?
It allows for legal protection of ideas
It helps improve the design through repeated testing and changes
It commercializes the product
It defines the function of the product
A company wants to turn its new invention into a product for sale. Which process are they engaging in?
Commercialization
Testing
Engineering
Iteration
Given a problem statement: "People need a way to keep their drinks cold for hours." Outline a strategic plan using the design process to develop a solution.
Make a list of cold drinks
Develop a step-by-step method: research insulation materials, create a prototype, test effectiveness, iterate design, and finalize product
Sell existing products
Protect the idea legally
You are tasked with improving an existing backpack design. What strategic steps would you take to ensure the new design meets user needs and overcomes previous constraints?
Change the color of the backpack
Identify user needs and constraints, create and test prototypes, gather feedback, iterate the design, and finalize improvements
Increase the price
Skip testing and go to production
