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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDecreasing 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?innovatinginventingspecialization of function
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA desired specification of a product or systemcriteriaconstraintcreativity
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHuman innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems.TechnologyScienceBiology
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe 1st step in the Engineering Design Process is tobrainstorm a solutionrefine the designdefine the problem
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe final step in the Engineering Design Process is todefine the problemexplore possibilitiesrefine the design
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe development of technology is a _______activity and is the result of individual or collective needs and the ability to be creativehumansciencetechnology
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis is the ability or power to produce original thoughts or ideas based on reasoning and judgmentImaginationCreativityPersonal Attributes
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis involves a set of steps that can be performed in different sequences and repeated when neededdesigntestcriteria
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ____ is a human made objectPrototypeNatural ResourceArtifact
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
During the 20th century, people began to increase their capability by innovating and inventing.truefalse - 11. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Invention and innovation are creative ways to turn ideas into real things.truefalse - 12. Multiple ChoiceA new product, system, or process that has never existed before is known as a(n)productinnovationinvention
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations is known as _________.ScienceEngineeringCarpentry
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
When brainstorming, all ideas are accepted.truefalse - 15. Multiple ChoiceOnce we have defined the problem, the 2nd step is to identify __________ and __________inventions and innovationsideas and thoughtscriteria and constraints
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich step of the Engineering Design process involves: narrowing down the possibilities, deciding on the best idea, and justifying the idea.Selecting an approachExploring the possibilitiesGenerating ideas
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOnce you have generated ideas, the 5th step in the Engineering Design Process is to _____ possibilities.generateselectexplore
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAfter we explore possibilities, the 6th step is to _________ an approachdefineselectbrainstorm
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOnce we select an approach, the 7th step is to make a ______ or ________.model or prototypesketch or designdrawing or plan
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAfter we make our model or prototype, the 8th step says that we need to ________ and ______.test and evaluatedefine and redefineplan and brainstorm
- 21. Multiple ChoiceAn improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something is known as a(n)innovationinventionproduct
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe profession involved in the development of processes, products, and systems that benefit mankind.scientistengineerresearcher
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhen defining the problem, make sure you have a clear __________ of the task that needs to be performed.goalprototypeunderstanding
- 24. Multiple ChoiceMichael wants to create a full sized working model of his invention. What will he make?modelprototypeinvention
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