Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein imagined riding on a beam of light as part of which process?
A) a thought experiment; B) a dream; C) a lab test; D) a competition
A) a thought experiment
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple in what year?
A) 1976; B) 1984; C) 1990; 2001)
A) 1976
What was one key resource Elon Musk leveraged early in his career?
A) A large inheritance; B) Access to technology and networks; C) A PhD in engineering; D) Government grants
B) Access to technology and networks
Chapter 8 suggests innovation is driven by:
A) Purely genetic traits; B) A mix of innate traits and environment; C) Only formal education; D) Random chance
B) A mix of innate traits and environment
Einstein won the Nobel Prize in Physics for what discovery?
A) theory of relativity; B) atomic theory; C) photoelectric effect; D) gravitational waves
C) photoelectric effect
Jobs was known for his “reality distortion field,” which meant:
A) his obsession with VR; B) his marketing strategy; C) his computer interface; D) his ability to convince others of the impossible
D) his ability to convince others of the impossible
Which myth does Chapter 7 challenge about innovators?
A) They all have advanced degrees; B) They all start with abundant resources; C) They all work alone; D) They all avoid risk
B) They all start with abundant resources
Which environment fosters innovation according to Chapter 8?
A) Highly controlled, rule-heavy workplaces; B) Fear-driven cultures; C) Supportive environments with autonomy; D) Isolated environments with no collaboration
C) Supportive environments with autonomy
Einstein was known for rejecting which of the following?
A) collaboration; B) authority and strict rules; C) curiosity; D) simplicity
B) authority and strict rules
Jobs’ main motivation was:
A) creating beautiful; B) meaningful products; C) money; D) fame
B) meaningful products
Elon Musk’s success was partly due to:
A) Unlimited financial backing from family; B) Fear of failure; C) Avoiding collaboration; D) His ability to learn and self-teach complex topics
D) His ability to learn and self-teach complex topics
Pixar is mentioned in Chapter 8 as an example of:
A) A company that nurtures innovation through freedom; B) A company that limits creativity; C) A company that relies on strict hierarchy; D) A company that discourages risk-taking
A) A company that nurtures innovation through freedom
Einstein often worked best when he was:
A) alone; B) with a team; C) teaching; D) under pressure
A) alone
What was one of Steve Jobs’ most famous personality traits?
A) perfectionism; B) shyness; C) hesitation; D) predictability
A) perfectionism
Which example from Chapter 7 illustrates resourcefulness?
A) Musk buying Tesla outright; B) Musk using networks and partnerships to build companies; C) Musk inheriting a tech empire; D) Musk refusing outside help
B) Musk using networks and partnerships to build companies
Which trait is emphasized as critical for innovators in Chapter 8?
A) Obedience; B) Idealism and persistence; C) Fear of failure; D) Dependence on authority
B) Idealism and persistence