Introduction to Engineering Unit 1 Assessment

Which of the steps listed is performed LAST in the engineering design process?

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• Identify the problem or need.

• Determine the constraints and criteria for the solution.

• Implement the tested and optimized design on a broad scale.

A group of scientists is developing a small, working model of a solar-powered heating and cooling system. What is the purpose of building this model?

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• to make sure the model can fit into small spaces

• to produce a working prototype for customers to use

• to test how changes in one part of the system affect other parts

• to ensure that all of the originally planned features remain the same

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Students are asked to conduct two investigations. The first investigation uses scientific practices to find out how birds glide in the air. The second investigation uses engineering practices to design a plane that would glide easily in the air.

Select the practices that would be used only in the second investigation. (Hint: There are 3)

• Use a model to make a prediction.

• Use a model to test a solution to a problem.

• Ask questions and seek answers in a systematic way.

• Define a problem and look for a solution in a systematic way.

• Clearly define a need and the criteria or constraints for the solution.

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The information, material, energy, or any components that an engineer adds to a system are called __________.

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• inputs

• outputs

• feedback

• systems theory

Which event describes an output in a car’s engineered subsystem?

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• starting the car

• burning fuel in the engine

• releasing fumes into the air

• pressing down on the car’s brake

The diagram shows a feedback loop related to climate change.

Which of these best describes this diagram?

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• a model of a natural system

• a simulation of a natural system

• a model of an engineered system

• a simulation of an engineered system

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Which of these best describes the field of engineering?

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• It is a tool or process designed to solve a problem.

• It is the use of science and math to solve problems.

• It is an area of study that relates to space exploration.

• It is an area of study that relates to nonliving materials.

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Computers and software are two results of the engineering design process. When Angela starts her computer, she receives this message.

This message indicates that steps of the engineering design process were recently performed. Which step of the design process led directly to this message?

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• Identify a need.

• Improve the design.

• Brainstorm solutions.

• Conduct background research.

Which of these best describes the brainstorming stage of the engineering design process?

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• identifying a need to be addressed

• gathering feedback about prototypes

• collecting information from a variety of background sources

• using group input to discuss and prepare preliminary designs

To make the working model of a solar-powered car, the design team first determined which materials had previously been used to create similar models.

Which engineering skill would have been most necessary to answer this question?

Choose the correct answer.

• research skills

• modeling skills

• mathematics skills

• brainstorming skills

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