Engineering Design Process Flashcard Review

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What are criteria in the engineering design process?

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Criteria are requirements that must be met.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Defining the Problem.

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What is true about the engineering design process?

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Sometimes steps are repeated or blend together.

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Can steps in the design process be repeated?

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Yes, in the 'need any changes' phase.

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What is an example of a constraint in engineering design?

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A limit on how much money you can spend.

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What is the purpose of defining the problem in the engineering design process?

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To clearly understand the issue that needs to be addressed.

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What is brainstorming in the context of the engineering design process?

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Generating a wide range of ideas and solutions.

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What role do prototypes play in the engineering design process?

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Prototypes are used to test and evaluate design concepts.

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What is the importance of testing in the engineering design process?

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Testing helps to identify flaws and improve the design.

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What is a design specification?

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A detailed description of the requirements and constraints for a design.