Introduction to Invention & Innovation

1.

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Decreasing the overall capabilities of a product or system in order to increase its ability to perform a more narrow or specific task very efficiently is known as?

innovating

inventing

specialization of function

2.

Multiple Choice

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A desired specification of a product or system

criteria

constraint

creativity

3.

Multiple Choice

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Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems.

Technology

Science

Biology

4.

Multiple Choice

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The 1st step in the Engineering Design Process is to

brainstorm a solution

refine the design

define the problem

5.

Multiple Choice

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The final step in the Engineering Design Process is to

define the problem

explore possibilities

refine the design

6.

Multiple Choice

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The development of technology is a _______activity and is the result of individual or collective needs and the ability to be creative

human

science

technology

7.

Multiple Choice

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This is the ability or power to produce original thoughts or ideas based on reasoning and judgment

Imagination

Creativity

Personal Attributes

8.

Multiple Choice

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This involves a set of steps that can be performed in different sequences and repeated when needed

design

test

criteria

9.

Multiple Choice

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A(n) ____ is a human made object

Prototype

Natural Resource

Artifact

10.

Multiple Choice

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True or False
During the 20th century, people began to increase their capability by innovating and inventing.

true

false

11.

Multiple Choice

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True or False
Invention and innovation are creative ways to turn ideas into real things.

true

false

12.

Multiple Choice

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A new product, system, or process that has never existed before is known as a(n)

product

innovation

invention

13.

Multiple Choice

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The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations is known as _________.

Science

Engineering

Carpentry

14.

Multiple Choice

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True or False
When brainstorming, all ideas are accepted.

true

false

15.

Multiple Choice

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Once we have defined the problem, the 2nd step is to identify __________ and __________

inventions and innovations

ideas and thoughts

criteria and constraints

16.

Multiple Choice

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Which step of the Engineering Design process involves: narrowing down the possibilities, deciding on the best idea, and justifying the idea.

Selecting an approach

Exploring the possibilities

Generating ideas

17.

Multiple Choice

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Once you have generated ideas, the 5th step in the Engineering Design Process is to _____ possibilities.

generate

select

explore

18.

Multiple Choice

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After we explore possibilities, the 6th step is to _________ an approach

define

select

brainstorm

19.

Multiple Choice

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Once we select an approach, the 7th step is to make a ______ or ________.

model or prototype

sketch or design

drawing or plan

20.

Multiple Choice

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After we make our model or prototype, the 8th step says that we need to ________ and ______.

test and evaluate

define and redefine

plan and brainstorm

21.

Multiple Choice

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An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something is known as a(n)

innovation

invention

product

22.

Multiple Choice

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The profession involved in the development of processes, products, and systems that benefit mankind.

scientist

engineer

researcher

23.

Multiple Choice

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When defining the problem, make sure you have a clear __________ of the task that needs to be performed.

goal

prototype

understanding

24.

Multiple Choice

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Michael wants to create a full sized working model of his invention. What will he make?

model

prototype

invention

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