**Engineering/Technology EDP Review

A new product, system, or process that has never existed before.

• invention

• innovation

• artifact

• nanotechnology

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To start the engineering design process, you must first do this.

• identify the problem

• research the topic

• evaluate the proposed solution

• create and test a model

The engineering design process consists of a series of steps. These steps ___.

• follow a sequence that often iterates (repeats)

• always begin with testing a prototype

• can be randomly performed, as long as it is documented

• almost always begin with building a prototype

This is the MOST important step in solving a problem.

• identifying the problem

• creating inexpensive solutions

• creating a popular product

• evaluating the solution

The ___ is a systematic problem-solving method, with criteria and constraints. It is used to first develop many possible solutions to a problem. Then, it helps people to narrow down the possible solutions to one final choice.

• engineering design process

• research process

• brainstorming method

• scientific method

CAREFUL: Choose the ODD ONE OUT!!

Which of the following is NOT an example of research?

• choosing a design solution

• evaluating materials

• gathering information from people

• internet searches for primary sources

Good engineering design includes all of the following considerations EXCEPT ___.

• generating only one solution

• safety factors

• cost issues

• time constraints

___ are limits imposed on an engineering design solution.

• Constraints

• Specifications

• Variables

• Hypotheses

Find the word that fits the definition:

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS of an engineering design solution

• criteria

• constraints

• variables

• complications

Sally designed a machine to solve the problem of grinding grain for flour. She decided to add wheels to the design to make it portable, but her client rejected her design. What is the most likely reason that the client rejected the design?

• Sally didn't ask the client enough questions, and it turned out they needed a machine that wasn't portable.

• The client was frustrated that they couldn't apply for a patent because they didn't come up with the idea themselves.

• The wheels malfunctioned during prototype testing and she had to re-design them a few times.

• The wheels were not clearly labeled in the technical drawing, so the client couldn't make the prototype.