Engineering & Design Process

A company is making prototypes for a new computer system. Which of the following statements best describes an advantage of making several different prototypes?

• testing at the same time

• buying by many users

• production in large numbers

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For a technology project, Kyle came up with an idea to build a model bridge. According to the engineering design process, which of the following should be Kyle's next step?

• construct prototypes

• research different designs

• gather material to build a bridge

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A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?

• market the new textured cups

• redesign the textured surface

• test and evaluate the prototypes

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An engineer suggests using a robotic system to manufacture a particular chemical. Which of the following is most likely the engineer’s reason for making the suggestion?

• reducing the cost of materials

• reducing workers' exposure to chemicals

• increasing the cost of production

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An automobile company plans to develop an electric car to sell in urban areas. Which of the following will help the company evaluate the potential market for these cars?

• scale models

• field tests

• consumer surveys

Sarah presented an idea for recycling used tires to an automotive company. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?

• identifying a problem to solve

• selecting the best solution

• building a prototype

A company sent prototypes of a newly designed hair dryer for trial use to 100 homes along with a satisfaction survey. This process is part of which step in the engineering design process?

• communicating solutions

• evaluating outcomes

• researching the problem

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You plan to build a solar stove. What criteria would best help you evaluate how well your model works?

• location of the test

• cost of the model

• the time it took to cook food

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Your group plans to build a model desalination plant. When should you decide upon the criteria you will use to test your technological design?

• after the model is built

• after the model is tested

• before the model is built

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Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?

• build a prototype and test it

• build and finish full-sized kites

• patent the design and sell it

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