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What is the purpose of building a prototype?

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To work out any design problems.

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What is the next step after testing a prototype that has failed?

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Redesign the brake system (iterate).

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What should you do if your prototype solution isn't working?

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Go back to an earlier stage and choose another solution.

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What is a trade-off in engineering design?

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A situation where a compromise is made between two desirable but incompatible features.

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During which step of the design process do engineers most likely use the Internet?

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Researching the problem.

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What is the first step in the engineering design process?

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Identifying the problem.

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What does it mean to iterate in the design process?

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To make repeated revisions and improvements to a design.

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What is a constraint in engineering design?

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A limitation or restriction that must be considered in the design.

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What is a criterion in the design process?

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A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

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Why is testing important in the engineering design process?

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To evaluate the effectiveness and functionality of a prototype.