Steps of design

What is the first step in the Engineering Design process?

• Follow the Plan

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Ask: Identify the problem

• Discuss what can work better

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Checking to see if the prototype meets your expectations.

• brainstorm

• communicate results

• plan/create

• evaluate

• state the problem/challenge

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A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?

• market the new textured cups

• redesign the textured surface

• test and evaluate the prototypes

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Sarah presented an idea for recycling used tires to an automotive company. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?

• identifying a problem to solve

• selecting the best solution

• building a prototype

A company sent prototypes of a newly designed hair dryer for trial use to 100 homes along with a satisfaction survey. This process is part of which step in the engineering design process?

• communicating solutions

• evaluating outcomes

• researching the problem

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Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?

• build a prototype and test it

• build and finish full-sized kites

• patent the design and sell it

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During which step of the  Engineering Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?

• Test and Evaluate
• Imagine
• Improve
• Share Results

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An emergency-equipment company makes warning-signal flares. The company wants to redesign  a flare so that it produces light for a longer period of time. 
After the company thinks of ideas, what is the next step in the design process?

• Build a prototype
• Define the problem
• Decide on the best solution

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What is the purpose of building a prototype?

• to test the product and make sure that it is the best solution to the problem
• to make sure that the product is in compliance with government regulations
• to determine the design constraints for the product

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Choose the correct order for the steps of the Engineering Design Process.

• Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate, Generate a Solution 
• Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Generate a Solution, Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate
• Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Explore Solutions, Generate a Solution, Test and Evaluate
• Explore Solutions, Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Generate a Solution, Test and Evaluate

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