Science Unit 2 Test

A model of a design is called a

• design

• prototype

• product

• process

What is meant by design?

• to take someone's plans and build something

• to make something out of wood or metal

• to conceive of an idea and make plans for it to be built

• to brainstorm ideas

A computer is designed to help people in many ways. How would a computer be classified?

• a tool

• a system

• a process

• a product

Roads, stop lights, lane markings all work together to help people drive safely. These parts make up a

• design

• model

• process

• system

Mixing bowls, wooden spoons, mixer, oven are all used to bake. How are these objects grouped?

• designs

• tools

• systems

• processes

Mr McCulloch wanted the old fence around the playground to be replaced. He wants a safer fence for the playground. What should he do first?

• record test data

• design a solution

• build a prototype

• brainstorm solutions

A moving company wants to build a new type of moving van to transport workers to job sites. What should the company do first?

• build a model

• identify needs (figure out the problem)

• test the prototype

• evaluate the design

Bill and Bob designed 2 different paper airplanes. 1 was yellow, and one was purple. the yellow one moved faster, but the purple one went farther. What do you do with these results after testing the prototype?

• test data

• design goals

• redesign process

• brainstorm results

Lisa drops a package of cookies and many break. She decides to make a new type of packaging that would protect the cookies better. What is the first step she should take in the design process?

• build the design

• build a prototype

• identify the problem

• brainstorm a solutions