Quiz about PLTW DESIGN PROCESS REVIEW

Question 1

What is engineering?

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designing and building a solution to a problem

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designing a controlled experiment

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reviewing and critiquing a scientist's research

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asking questions about the natural world

Question 2

What should you consider when choosing the best solution?

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all of the above

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the practicality of the solution

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the cost of the solution

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the benefits and risks of the solution

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What is a problem?

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a difficulty or need

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a type of solution

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a testable question

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a mathematical equation

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What should you do after you define a problem to better understand what the problem actually is?

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Research the problem.

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Ask testable questions.

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Perform a controlled experiment.

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Conduct a survey.

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What should you first do when brainstorming?

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come up with many solutions, even if they seem crazy, that could solve the problem

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focus on the most effective solutions that could solve the problem

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disregard the craziest solutions that could solve the problem

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identify the who, what, and why of the problem statement

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the best possible solution should :

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balance effectiveness with practicality

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be expensive and high tech

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be effective but expensive

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be practical but expensive

Question 7

What does it mean to prioritize criteria?

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make sure your solution addressed the most important needs associated with the problem

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making sure your solution is inexpensive

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testing your solution over and over again

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developing tools that will help you build a prototype

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a model can be:

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all of the above

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a three-dimensional structure

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a diagram or drawing

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a mathematical equation

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What is an engineer?

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a scientist who designs and develops solutions to problems

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a scientist who creates problems

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a scientist who performs controlled investigations

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a scientist who critiques the innovations and designs of others

Question 10

What does it mean to brainstorm solution to a problem?

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think of ways to solve the problem

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think of ways to make the problem worse

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think of ways to make similar kinds of problems

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think of ways to observe the problem

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What should you ask yourself when defining a problem?

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all of the above

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What is the problem?

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Who has the problem?

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Why is solving the problem important?

Question 12

During this step of the Design Process, team members take time to document whether they think this solution will work?

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Step 5: Evaluate Solution

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Step 2: Generate Concepts

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Step 6: Present Solution

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Step 4: Build and Test Solution

Question 13

During this step of the Design Process, each team member creates several different options of how this problem can be solved.

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Step 2: Generate Concepts

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Step 5: Evaluate Solution

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Step 6: Present Solution

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Step 1: Define a Problem

Question 14

During this step of the Design Process, engineers draw a detailed and labeled sketch of an idea for what might be created to solve the problem.

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Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution

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Step 1: Define a Problem

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Step 5: Evaluate Solution

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Step 4: Build and Test Solution

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A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

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Prototype

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Brainstorming

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Criteria

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Constraints

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The measurement or extent of something from side to side

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Width

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Depth

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Height

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Evaluate

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The measurement of something from top to bottom.

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Height

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Design

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Width

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Depth

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A method for collecting data.

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Testing

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Depth

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Design

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Height

Question 19

A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.

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Design Process

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Brainstorming

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Design

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Decision Matrix

Question 20

During this step of the Design Process, engineers build a working prototype and test how it works.

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Step 4: Build and Test Solution

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Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution

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Step 6: Present Solution

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Step 5: Evaluate Solution

Question 21

During this step of the Design Process, engineers gather all project documentation and share it with the customer.

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Step 6: Present Solution

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Step 5: Evaluate Solution

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Step 4: Build and Test Solution

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Step 2: Generate Concepts

Question 22

A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously, and in an unrestrained discussion, generate ideas.

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Brainstorming

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Constraints

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Decision Matrix

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Dimensioning

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Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.

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Criteria

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Prototype

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Dimensioning

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Evaluate

Question 24

A limit to the design process. These may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.

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Constraints

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Prototype

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Dimensioning

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Brainstorming

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To form an idea of the amount or value of; assess.

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Evaluate

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Width

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Height

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Criteria

Question 26

During this step of the Design Process, engineers identify what is the question or problem that you and your classmates are trying to solve?

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Step 1: Define a Problem

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Step 6: Present Solution

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Step 2: Generate Concepts

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Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution

Question 27

Step one of the design process is

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Define Problem

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Generate Conceps

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Design a Solution

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Present Solution

Question 28

Step two of the design process is

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Generate Concepts

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Define Problem

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Evaluate Solution

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Build and Test Prototype

Question 29

Step three of the design process is

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Design a Solution

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Define Poblem

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Present Solution

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Build and Test Prototype

Question 30

Step four of the design process is...

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Build and Test a Prototype

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Design a Solution

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Present Solution

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Generate Concepts

Question 31

Step five of the design process is

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Evaluate Solution

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Design a solution

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Build and Test Prototype

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Present Solution

Question 32

The sixth and final step of the design process is

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Present Solution

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Evaluate Solution

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Build and Test Prototype

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Design a Solution

Question 33

How is engineering different from conducting a controlled experiment?

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Engineering is solving a problem. A controlled experiment is answering a testable question.

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Engineering is answering a question. A controlled experiment is solving a problem.

Question 34

What should you do after you test your prototype (first model or design)?

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Make the prototype better and retest the solution.

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Try your prototype one time and then stop testing.

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Make no changes and leave the prototype the same.

Question 35

Why is it important to truly understand what the problem is?

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You must understand what the problem is so that you can solve the problem.

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Understanding the problem is not important.

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You must understand the problem so you know what model to make.

Question 36

Do all models have to be physical structures?

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Answer

Question 37

Which step of the design process includes a design brief?

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Define a problem

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Generate concepts

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Evaluate a solution

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Present a solution

Question 38

This type of statement identifies the problem as it is presented by the client. It explains the existing issue.

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problem statement

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design statement

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client statement

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written statement

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This type of statement transforms (changes) the problem into a clearly defined challenge for the engineer to take action to address the need and to solve the problem.

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design statement

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problem statement

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client statement

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written statement

Question 40

Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the solution?

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criteria

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constraints

Question 41

Of criteria and constraints, which includes the limitations on the design, such as size and weight limitations and time and funds restrictions?

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constraints

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criteria

Question 42

Together, the criteria and constraints form the requirements of the desired solution.

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Yes

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No

Question 43

Which of the following is not normally included in criteria of a design?

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Budget

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function

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efficiency

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aesthetics

Question 44

time, budget and safety are almost always considered to be____________

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constraints

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trade-offs

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criteria

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efficiency

Question 45

What does STEM stand for?

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science, technology, engineering, math

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systems, technology, engineering, math

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science, technology, energy, modeling

Question 46

Leah was asked to build Thomas a table for his room. The table needs to cost less than $100 total and should be large enough for Thomas to put a plate on top with a drink and needs to be made of wood. Also, the table should be painted purple.
which of the following is a constraint?

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all of the above

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the table should be large enough to hold a drink

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the table must cost less than $100

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The table should be purple

Question 47

If your initial design doesn't fully solve theproblem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?

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Improve

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Create

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Ask

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Imagine

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