Tech Design Unit 1

The first 2 steps of the technological design process are: (choose all that apply)

• Develop & create a model

• Define the problem

• Get Feedback

• Collect Information/ research the problem

Design Engineers study, research and develop ideas for new products and modify existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance.

• True

• False

Design Engineers tasks include:

• studying a design brief

• research whether the design will work and be cost-effective

• assess the usability, environmental impact and safety of a design

• All of the above

What are some key skills that tech designers have? Choose all that apply

• Problem solving

• Attention to detail

• Excellent project management skills

• Poor math and IT skills

An ________________ is a NEW piece of technology developed for a purpose.

Innovation is taking a current piece of technology make the tech ________________.

• better

• worse

• keep it the same

• none of the above

A ________________ is a group of interrelated components designed collectively to achieve a desired goal.

ALL systems have the following (check all that apply)

• inputs

• outputs

• process

• feedback

What is the key key difference between and open and closed loop system?

• input

• feedback

• process

• output

Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors and functional shapes.

• Mechanical

• Biotech

• Electrical

• Structural