The Engineering Process - Unit 2

Which of these is an example of technology?

• developing a hypothesis

• formulating a new theory

• sketching a design

• an artificial hip

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Which statement best describes the reason technology changes over time?

• People enjoy having new technology

• Old technology never meets the needs it was designed for

• People's needs are better met when technology is very complex

• People find better ways to meet their needs as their knowledge increases

What is the first step an engineer should take in developing a new technology?

• Identify the problem to be solved

• Test the model

• Design the model

• Evaluate the performance of the technology

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A man has a steel rod surgically inserted to replace a shattered bone. Which statement best describes the goal of this technology?

• to learn how the body works

• to improve how people can walk

• to develop steel tools

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A designer has been asked to design a computer desk chair that encourages the user to assume good posture and work position. Which is the main responsibility of the designer?

• to use new technology in the design

• to make the chair easy to manufacture

• to make the design safe and comfortable

• to be sure the user understands how the chair rolls

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Which is the best reason for sketching or drawing a design before constructing it?

• design improvements can be made easier through drawing

• once constructed, a design cannot be changed

• sketching reflects the designers creative abilities

Bioengineers design prosthetic devices that help people meet a need. Which of these is an example of a prosthetic device?

• a cast

• an arm sling

• a hearing aid

• a pain patch

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Which of these technologies has been engineered to meet a human heath need?

• a faster elevator

• earbuds

• a pacemaker

• a comfortable car seat

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Cell phones, washing machines, and door knobs are examples of which human accomplishment?

• mathematics

• technology

• youtube

What does an engineering team need in order to test a new design?

• problem

• data

• people

• prototype

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