Engineering Design Webxam Practice Test

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What is the main challenge when working with people from different cultures?

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The language barrier. Also the cultural customs.

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What is one pro and one con of using digital communication (email, text, etc)?

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Pro: Quick and easy. Con: Can’t read tone

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What is involved in the research step of the Engineering Design Process?

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Looking at resources to learn more about the topic and what has already been done to solve the problem.

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What tool should be used to determine the ‘best’ early stage idea in engineering?

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Decision Matrix

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Why is it an important step to re-design?

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A design can always be improved.

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What is an FMEA?

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is used to assess what could go wrong when creating a new solution and what can be done to minimize the effects.

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What is Reverse Engineering?

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Taking apart an existing object to learn about how it works.

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What is the UL (what does that stand for?) What do they do?

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Underwriters Laboratory is responsible for safety certification for products and services.

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What is the conversion factor for centimeters to inches?

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1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

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How many inches is 45 centimeters?

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17.7 inches