EDP Pretest

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In engineering, the design process begins when…

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a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem

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During a brainstorming session we want to focus more on:

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quantity of ideas rather than quality

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When following the engineering design loop, the different stages can occur in which direction?

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in any direction, including shortcuts

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The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to…

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find the most optimal solution to a design problem

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When selecting a promising solution you should do the following: Consider the pros and cons of all possible solutions but choose one solution to move forward with.

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Consider the pros and cons of all possible solutions but choose one solution to move forward with.

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Which of the following is most likely part of the testing and evaluation stage of designing a smart phone? Writing an advertisement for the smart phone, Trying the smart phone with a range of voltages to determine when it will fail, Finding the plasticity of a new alloy to be used for the smart phone case, Defining the specifications for the smart phone

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Trying the smart phone with a range of voltages to determine when it will fail

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Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his research step? Look up current scooter designs online, Read the instruction manuals for other scooters, Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop, All of the above

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All of the above

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You begin to create a prototype of your design only to find that your solution isn't working at all. What should you do?

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Go back to an earlier stage and choose another solution

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What order do the steps of the Design Process go in? Options: Identify Problem, Plan Solutions, Create Model, Test Model, Reflect and Redesign, Imagine, Ask, Plan, Improve, Create, Communicate, Ask, Plan, Create, Imagine, Improve, Communicate, Ask, Improve, Communicate, Brainstorm, Create, Plan

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Identify Problem, Plan Solutions, Create Model, Test Model, Reflect and Redesign

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Where do you narrow your options down to two ideas?

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Step 4 - generating ideas