Introduction to Engineering Terms & Concepts

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An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

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innovation

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A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.

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invention

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A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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design process

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Formal sketch that depicts the object in proper dimensional proportions, ruler used for precision.

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isometric drawing

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Informal, quick, rapid sketch for simple communication, brain storming, initial designs

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thumbnail

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Formal drawing with a ruler that always depicts (shows) 3 views in perfect alignment and proportion

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orthographic

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Another less formal name for an orthographic drawing is

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multi-view

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Which of the following show the correct views required for a multi-view drawing?
Options: front, top, right, right, front, back, top, front, right, front, left, top

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top, front, right

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Which of the following is the first step of the design process: generate concepts, list client criteria, constraints, evaluate, define the problem?

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define the problem

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Brainstorming design ideas and solutions occurs in which of the following steps? define the problem, criteria and constraints, generate concepts, design the solution

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generate concepts