Design Process and Engineering Flashcard

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What is the initial step in the design process, involving identifying the problem, confirming its importance, and outlining what one needs to achieve?

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Define the Problem

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What step of the Design Process are they in after asking questions, doing research, discussing ideas, and listing their best three possible solutions for a new electric light?

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Select Solution

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The design team has finished building a suitable prototype. Then test it for performance/stability/durability while recording notes about what needs to be changed/improved upon next time around?

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Construct and test prototype

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After building a paper airplane, you throw it and it immediately crashes. You realize that there is a major flaw in your design. What should be the next step you take?

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Change the design and test it again

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A technology company has identified the need for a smaller laptop computer that weighs less, but they do not have enough knowledge about how to build it. What would be the next logical step for engineers to design and produce this laptop computer?

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Research current laptop technology

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Which one is the best representation of isometric sketches? Options: The front face of an object, Depth of an object, Proportional views of all sides of an object, Bird-view of an object

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Proportional views of all sides of an object

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Which of the following are criteria and/or constraints for building a table for Thomas?
- The table should be large enough to hold a drink
- The table must cost less than $100
- The table should be purple

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All of the above

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What type of sketch is this?

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Isometric

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What is a 3D printer?

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A printer that reproduces objects 3 dimensionally.

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What is the length of the spoon?

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3.5 in