Chapter 5- Researching Designs

After the brainstorming stage of the idea generation step of the engineering design process, engineers sketch and ____ different potential solutions.

• Analyze

• Improve

• Research

• Test

In the sketching process, once the visualization of the object is developed, the engineer begins to ____ rough shapes.

• Block out

• Detail

• Outline

• Refine

Which of the following do engineers do to develop an understanding of the problem and the potential solutions?

• Look at how solutions have been solved in the past

• Review the mathematical and scientific principles used in a potential design

• Survey potential users of the design

• All of the above.

Which of the following are often used by multiple engineers working on similar problems?

• Discussion forums

• Experiments

• Historical research

• Library research

During the research stages of engineering design, engineers make sure they have the appropriate materials and ________ techniques available to complete the potential solution.

• Brainstorming

• Production

• Refining

• Sketching

Which of the following is a record of all the different analyses performed through the engineering design process?

• A discussion forum

• The engineer's notebook

• Experimental research

• A thumbnail sketch

Which of the following is a reason to use reverse engineering to solve a problem?

• Make improvements to the current product

• Research future design software

• Find different applications for a product

• All of the above.

Another term for refined sketches is thumbnail sketches.

• True

• False

An outline is the basic shape of an object.

• True

• False

Experimental research includes field visits and discussions with other engineers and professionals.

• True

• False