Science Fusion Engineering

Which of these is an example of technology?

• developing a hypothesis

• fromulating a new theory

• sketch of an engine

• artfificial hip replacement

Which statement best describes the reason technology changes over time?

• people enjoy it

• old technology never meets the needs it was designed for

• people's needs are better met with complex technology

• people find better ways as their knowledge increases

What is the first step an engineer should take in developing a new technology?

• identify the problem

• test the model

• design the model for a new machine

• evaluate the machine's performance

A man has a steel rod surgically inserted to replace a shattered bone. Which statement best describes the goal of this technology?

• develop steel tools

• improve a person's health

• learn how the body works

• improve how people walk

A designer has been asked to design a computer desk chair that encourages the user to assume good posture and work position. Which is the main responsibility of the designer?

• to use new technology in the design

• make the chair easy to manufacture

• make the design safe and comfortable

• be sure that users understand the technology of the chair

Which is the best reason for sketching or drawing a design before constructing it?

• once constructed, it can't be changed

• a functioning design is not as interesting as a sketch

• certain design improvements can be made more easily in a sketch

• sketching reflects the design's function in the real world without error

Sometimes a new product is test marketed. A limited amount of the product is released to a group of users. Then the group is observed to see how the product performs. Which step might occur in the design process after a product is test marketed and before it is mass produced?

• the design is detailed in drawings

• the design is measured and evaluated

• the product design is copyrighted and patented

• the product is redesigned based on evidence that is observed and gathered

Which of the following activities is often a first step in the creative design process?

• developing charts

• testing a prototype

• brainstorming ideas

• using a computer program

Bioengineers design prosthetic devices that help people meet a need. Which of these is an example of a prosthetic device?

• hearing aid

• pain patch

• plaster cast

• arm sling

Eric wants to evaluate the accuracy of the health claims a food manufacturer is using to promote a new product. Which of the following sources of information should Eric use?

• friends

• newspaper

• neighborhood survey

• university's nutrition webpage