K.U3.L1 Quiz

Which of the following is not a skill an engineer would use to design a bridge?

• creative thinking

• methodical thinking

• using math and models

• designing a controlled experiment

What is the correct order of steps to follow in the engineering design process?

• report the results; identify a need; carry out research and brainstorm solutions; build and test a prototype

• identify a need; carry out research and brainstorm solutions; build and test a prototype; report the results

• build and test a prototype; report the results; identify a need; carry out research and brainstorm solutions

• carry out research and brainstorm solutions; build and test a prototype; report the results; identify a need

An engineer is designing a robot. The engineer builds the first robot to test and troubleshoot problems for future robots. What is the first test robot called?

• a model

• a prototype

• a computer

• an application

Which of the following is the best definition of engineering?

• the study of the natural world

• the application of science for practical purposes

• the application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems

• the use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs

The Venn diagram shows the relationship between science, technology, mathematics, and engineering.

According to this diagram, which statement best describes this relationship?

• Engineering uses only science and technology to solve problems.

• Engineering uses only science and mathematics to solve problems.

• Engineering uses only mathematics and technology to solve problems.

• Engineering uses science, mathematics, and technology to solve problems.

____________ is the application of science for practical purposes.

• prototype

• trade-off

• technology

• constraint

__________ is a model made and modified during the engineering design process.

• technology

• trade-off

• constraint

• prototype

________ is the act of giving up one advantage to keep another.

• technology

• trade-off

• prototype

• constraint

Another word for limitation is _____________.

• technology

• constraint

• trade-off

• prototype

All technology is complicated.

• True

• False