A __________ is a legal monopoly that confers exclusive use of an invention.

Which of the following are characteristics of appropriate technology?

1. A decrease in the number of workers needed.
2. The creation of economic independence
3. Preservation of the environment
4. Strengthening of governmental control.

Which of the following are necessary for technological advance? (Select all that apply).

1. An openness to new ideas and material from other countries
2. An isolation from other countries
3. The ability to keep one's technologies from spreading to other countries.
4. The ability to use new ideas

When referring to attitudes that affect the acceptance of technology, NIH refers to:

1.   ?    "Not invented Here"
2.   ?    "National Institute of Health"
3.   ?    "New in house"
4.   ?    "Never invited here"

Which of the following statements about a patent are true?

1.   ?    A patent keeps the details of a new invention secret.
2.   ?    A patent is meant to provide rewards and incentives for the inventor
3.   ?    A patent expires after three years.
4.   ?    A patent can cover general ideas such as the personal computer or automobile.

The man who tried to patent the automobile was:

1.   ?    George Selden
2.   ?    Henry Ford
3.   ?    Carl Benz
4.   ?    Louis Renault