Criteria and Constraints

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What is another word for constraints?

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Limitations

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Identified limitations to the design of a product or system are the _____________.

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Constraints

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Time, budget, and safety are almost always considered to be ________________.

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Constraints

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During which step of the design process would a team describe their solution to an audience?

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Communicate

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Good criteria tell _________________ an engineering solution should meet.

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requirements

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What are criteria in the context of design?

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Criteria are the standards or principles used to evaluate the success of a design.

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What is the purpose of constraints in engineering design?

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Constraints limit the options available to designers, ensuring that solutions are feasible and practical.

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Give an example of a constraint in a project.

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A budget limit is a common constraint that affects how much can be spent on materials and labor.

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What is a trade-off in design?

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A trade-off is a compromise made between two conflicting criteria or constraints.

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How do constraints affect the design process?

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Constraints guide the design process by narrowing down options and focusing on what is achievable.