ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS-DESIGN CONCEPT

What is Design?

• very nice clothing

• A decision making process that develops plans and solves problems

• drawing sketches

• taking the extra time to make sure everything is specified by dimensions

What is Criteria?

• Design Elements

• working together

• A type of bacteria

• Desired Specifications

What is a Prototype?

• A full scale working model of a concept idea.

• a idea for a solution to a problem

• i font used in drafting

• a method for typing faster

A prototype is a model that

• functions like the final solution would
• is made of the same materials as the final product
• is made after the final product is made

When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually 

• only one possible correct solution
• a very limited number of possible correct solutions
• many possible correct solutions

A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than RM30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?

• designed to appeal to kids

• made out of recycled materials

• cost less than RM20 to produce

Before releasing a new movie, the creator gives the movie to 200 people who provide feedback about the movie. What part of the Design Process does this scenario describe?

• testing and evaluation
• research and generate ideas
• select an approach

Julie presented an idea for recycling empty milk cartons to her principal. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?

• communicating the results of her research
• creating a prototype
• identifying the specific problem

In order to develop ideas for a basketball shoe, a design team visits three different shoe stores. What part of the design process is this?

• create a model
• research and generate ideas
• select an approach

The first step in the design process is __________.

• Analyzing the plan
• Identifying specific needs
• Preparing the specifications
• Developing preliminary needs