Engineering Design Process

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem, including defining the problem, brainstorming, planning, creating, testing, and improving.

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What does 'brainstorm' mean?

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To try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it and generating a variety of ideas.

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What is the purpose of considering constraints in the engineering design process?

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Constraints are limitations or restrictions that must be considered to ensure the product is useful, durable, and cost-effective.

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What is 'Environmental Impact'?

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The positive or negative effect that a product or process has on the surrounding environment.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Ask - Identify and define the problem.

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What does 'total cost to society' refer to?

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The overall economic impact of a product or process, including production costs, environmental costs, and social costs.

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What is the 'Create' step in the Engineering Design Process?

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The step where engineers build a prototype or model of their solution.

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What is the 'Test' step in the Engineering Design Process?

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The step where the prototype is evaluated to see if it meets the design criteria and solves the problem.

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What does 'Improve' mean in the context of the Engineering Design Process?

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To make changes to the design based on testing results to enhance performance or address issues.

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What is a 'design challenge'?

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A specific problem or task that requires a solution, often used in educational settings to teach the engineering design process.

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