Final Study Guide

A limit to a design process or a limitation or restriction.

• Problem Identification
• Short-Circuit
• Constraint
• Hexapod

An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• Physics
• Prototype
• Client
• Innovation

What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?

• Research the problem
• Define the problem
• Create a hypothesis
• Brainstorm solutions

The Engineering design process is...

• A undefined circular process
• A defined circular process
• A undefined linear process
• A defined linear process

In science, you form a hypothesis; in engineering, you: 

• identify criteria
• define a problem
• brainstorm
• build a prototype

A prototype is a:

• working model
• A smaller version of the design
• Made out of different materials then the actual design.
• a sketch.

Data is collected during:

• evaluating
• refinement
• testing
• optimization

Constraints...

• identify the desired elements and features
• involve the limitations

Humans consciously using objects to extend natural abilities or potential to do work, resulting in artifacts or other outputs

• Invention
• Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• Technology

The ability to successfully interact with technology and to make informed decisions

• Technological Literacy
• Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• Technology