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.

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What is a prototype?

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The first model of a design before the final product is built.

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What are criteria in the design process?

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Requirements that a design solution must meet to be successful.

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What are constraints in a project?

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Limitations on the project such as budget, materials, and time.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Define the problem.

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What does brainstorming involve?

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Generating a list of ideas and solutions to a problem.

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Why is it important to ask questions when defining a problem?

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To understand the problem better and identify the needs.

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What is the purpose of drawing a sketch in the design process?

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To visualize the design and plan the materials needed.

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What does it mean to iterate in the design process?

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To make improvements to a design based on testing and feedback.

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What is testing in the Engineering Design Process?

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Evaluating a prototype to see if it meets the criteria.