Chapter 3: Invention x innovation

Who were the two Steves involved in a dispute over the creation of Apple?

• Steve Wozniak and Bill Gates

• Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs

• Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg

• Steve Jobs and Tim Cook

Answer explanation

The two Steves involved in a dispute over the creation of Apple were Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.

Which Steve designed and constructed Apple I and Apple II?

• Steve Jobs

• Tim Cook

• Steve Wozniak

• Bill Gates

Answer explanation

Steve Wozniak is the correct choice as he designed and constructed Apple I and Apple II, not Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, or Bill Gates.

Who is credited with turning ideas into market successes and encouraging people to buy Apple products?

• Steve Wozniak

• Tim Cook

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

Answer explanation

Steve Jobs is credited with turning ideas into market successes and encouraging people to buy Apple products.

According to the text, who emphasized that Steve Jobs was not a great visionary but a man with marketing flair?

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Bill Gates

• Steve Wozniak

• Tim Cook

Answer explanation

According to the text, Steve Wozniak emphasized that Steve Jobs was not a great visionary but a man with marketing flair.

What is the distinction between an invention and an innovation?

• Invention is the act of implementing and using something on a large scale, while innovation is the act of creating something new.

• Invention is the act of creating something new, while innovation is the act of implementing and using it on a large scale.

• Invention is the act of creating something new, while innovation is the act of bringing ideas together.

• Invention is the act of bringing ideas together, while innovation is the act of creating something new.

Answer explanation

Invention is the act of creating something new, while innovation is the act of implementing and using it on a large scale.

What is an example of an invention mentioned in the text?

• The first airplane

• The first man-made wheel

• The first social media platform

• The first smartphone

Answer explanation

The correct example of an invention mentioned in the text is the first man-made wheel.

Who is credited with inventing the modern printing press with a movable font?

• Orville Wright

• Thomas Newcomen

• Alan Key

• Johannes Gutenberg

Answer explanation

Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the modern printing press with a movable font.

What is necessary for an invention to become an innovation?

• It must be kept confidential

• It must be widely recognized

• It must be implemented and utilized on a large scale

• It must be patented

Answer explanation

An invention becomes an innovation when it is implemented and used on a large scale, making a significant impact on society or industry.

Who is considered the father of the invention according to the text?

• The consumer

• The marketer

• The entrepreneur

• The inventor

Answer explanation

The inventor is considered the father of the invention according to the text, as they are the ones who created the invention.

What is the role of entrepreneurs in the process of innovation?

• To criticize and reject new inventions

• To create new inventions

• To anticipate and provide goods and services to consumers

• To implement and use inventions on a large scale

Answer explanation

Entrepreneurs play a key role in the process of innovation by anticipating and providing goods and services to consumers, meeting market demands and driving economic growth.