History and Principles of Innovation Quiz

What is innovation?

• The process of destroying existing products

• The process of copying existing products without any changes

• The process of maintaining the status quo

• The process of creating something new or significantly improving existing products, services, processes, or ideas

Which ancient innovation revolutionized societies by enabling transportation?

• Agriculture

• Wheel

• Metallurgy

• Writing Systems

What innovation transformed economies and societies in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• Internet

• Smartphones

• Industrial Revolution

• Artificial Intelligence

Which technology ushered in the Information Age in the 20th century?

• Internet

• E-commerce

• Cloud Computing

• Electric Vehicles

What principle of innovation encourages generating novel ideas?

• Collaboration

• Customer-Centricity

• Creativity

• Risk-Taking

Which company is known for its innovative products like the iPhone and iPad?

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Tesla

• Google

What innovation framework emphasizes empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing?

• Waterfall Model

• Lean Startup

• Agile Development

• Design Thinking

What challenge does innovation face due to resistance from individuals or organizations?

• Resource constraints

• Regulatory hurdles

• Market saturation

• Resistance to change

Which sector has seen advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care due to innovation?

• Entertainment

• Manufacturing

• Healthcare

• Energy

What drives progress and provides solutions to complex problems according to the text?

• Creativity

• Collaboration

• Agility

• Innovation