4th E&D - Unit 1 Pretest

Invention is a process of turning ideas into devices

or systems.

• True

• False

There is no perfect design.

• True

• False

Technology is dependent on human mobility.

• True

• False

Societal expectations have little to do with the

acceptance and use of products and systems.

• true

• false

In the past, many inventions and innovations were

developed with specific thoughts of all consequences.

• True

• False

Innovation is a process of modifying an existing

product or system to improve it.

• True

• False

Creativity has nothing to do with inventing.

• True

• False

To brainstorm is to build something.

• True

• False

People began inventing in the early 20th century.

• True

• False

Meeting societal expectations is a driving force

behind the acceptance and use of products and systems.

• True

• False