Engineering and Design POE

The statement that BEST describes the design process for a product is...

• a complex process that requires computer models

• a process that is performed once

• a process that is repeated several times

• a process that guarantees success

Maximium cost, maximum weight, and maximum volume are all examples of...

• headaches

• variables

• constraints

• definations

The first step in the design process is to

• choose a solution

• prepare a design brief

• define the problem

• develop alternative solutions

Skills that are critical for a good engineer include...

• sketching

• communication

• technical writing

• all of the above

Which of the following engineering achievements occurred first?

• Development of the catapult

• Development of methods to create fire at will

• Development of stone bridges that incorporated wood stringers

• Development of the water wheel

Compared to engineering technology, engineering __________________ at the college level.

• requires more electives

• requires a co-op experience

• has a greater focus on teamwork

• has a greater focus on theory

___________ is freehand drawing, which is done without the use of drafting equipment.

• CAD

• Dodging

• Sketching

• Board Dragting

Design is ____________

• a process that is used as a guide in the development of solutions to problems.

• a tool used only by engineers.

• a computer software program that is used by engineers to generate 3D models.

• a method of generating ideas through unrestrained spontaneous group discussion

Four common causes of product failure are poor design, poor construction, poorly communicated instructions and ______

• insufficient power supply

• electronics failure

• operator error or misuse

• excessive mathematical analysis