Chapter 3- Engineering Design

_____ is arguably the most important step in the design process because large amounts of time and money are wasted if mistakes are made at this step.

• Idea generation

• Problem definition

• Solution creation

• Testing/analysis

Brainstorming is most effective when done _____.

• In groups

• By one person

• With rules and constraints

• None of the above.

In the ______ step, all ideas are evaluated and the best one is chosen to move forward.

• Solution creation

• Idea generation

• Testing/analysis

• Design improvement

Which of the following is commonly used in the testing and analysis of solutions?

• 3-D modeling software

• Rapid prototyping equipment

• CNC machines

• All of the above.

In the final solution or output stage, which of the following is used to communicate design solutions to customers and people who will make the product?

• Specification sheets

• Mechanical drawings

• Pictorial drawings

• All of the above.

When is the engineering design process complete?

• When a final product is made

• When the engineer communicates the design solution

• The engineering design process is never complete

• When people use the product

The _______ outlines the problem in clear terms but is not so specific that it limits creativity in design.

• Design criteria

• Design limitations

• Problem statement

• Prototype

A ___ is a specific condition that limits the engineering design solution.

• Constraint

• Criteria

• Specification

• Requirement

A design _____ is a rule or principle that is used as a basis of an engineering design problem.

• Constraint

• Criteria

• Limitation

• Requirement

Multiview drawings are also called _____ drawings.

• Pictorial

• Orthographic

• Mechanical

• None of the above.