Quiz about Engineering Design Process

Question 1

What is engineering?

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a branch of science that deals with designing and building solutions to problems

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a type of investigation that uses the scientific method

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a branch of science that is dedicated to studying living things

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a summary or collection of data from primary research studies

Question 2

What is the engineering design process?

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a way to solve problems

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a process of identifying variables

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a step-by-step procedure to conducting a controlled experiment

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the process of forming a scientific theory

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What is a problem?

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a difficulty or need that must be overcome

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a controlled variable

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something that sparks scientific arguments

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a way to improve an experiment

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What is brainstorming?

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the process of generating ideas

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the process of communicating scientific ideas

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a type of headache

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a critique of a scientific study

Question 5

What should you consider when choosing a solution that will best solve the problem?

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all of the above

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the cost

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the benefits and risks

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the feasibility or practicality

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What do you call the first or preliminary model of a solution?

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a prototype

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a controlled variable

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a focused solution

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a drawback

Question 7

What should you do to best understand the problem?

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all of the above

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ask who, what, and why the problem exists

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research the problem

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determine whether it's feasible or realistic to solve the problem

Question 8

What is a model?

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a representation of something in nature

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an important variable to designing a solution to a problem

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a scientific argument against a well-established theory

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a form of creative brainstorming

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Why are models useful?

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all of the above

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They help you visualize things that are too small to be seen or too large to be comprehended.

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They help you better understand processes that you are studying.

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They help engineers design solutions to problems.

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What are important features of models?

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both simple and scaled

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simple

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scaled

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neither simple and scaled

Question 11

What are scientists who use engineering to solve problems?

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engineers

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biologists

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chemists

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architecture specialist

Question 12

What is a word that means likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances?

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practical

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engineering

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problem

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solution

Question 13

What is the first or preliminary model of a solution?

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prototype

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practical

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solutions

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engineer

Question 14

What type of thinking are you doing when you evaluate your creative solutions?

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focused thinking

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creative thinking

Question 15

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

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

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

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

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

Question 16

Two scientists are shown with a test model of a new design. What step in the engineering design process may not yet have been completed by these scientists?

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Communicate results

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Identify a need

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Build a prototype

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Brainstorm a solution

Question 17

An engineer is given a time limit of one month to design a compact cell phone that works under water and it durable. What constraint will the engineer be facing when designing this phone?

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time for design

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size

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durability

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resistance to water

Question 18

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?

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research skills

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modeling skills

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mathematics skills

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brainstorming skills

Question 19

Which of the following are examples of design tradeoffs? Choose all that apply.

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the design of lightweight plastic materials to build car bodies to reduce weight and fuel use instead of using stronger, heavier steel which is more durable but will increase fuel use

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the design of larger wheels on mountain bikes to cycle more smoothly over rocky surfaces instead of smaller wheels that manage tight turns easier but cause a bumpier ride

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the use of lower quality, low resolution images in a phone texting program in order to be able to send the images more quickly to a recipient

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the use of a paper grocery bag to carry groceries home

Question 20

Why is it important that multiple people be included in the

brainstorming process?

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all of the above

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more ideas are uncovered

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different backgrounds will allow for different ideas to take shape

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it creates ownership of all members on a team

Question 21

What is a good reason for having an engineering

design process?

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to be able to develop the most successful engineering product

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to complete a scientific experiment

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it's the law of engineering

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the products will sell for more money

Question 22

You are going to design an indestructible kite. After doing research, you design several solutions and select the one you want to use. What are the next two steps you should do in the design process?

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build a prototype and test it

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build and finish full-sized kites

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patent the design and sell it

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evaluate your solutions and communicate results

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build a prototype and do more research

Question 23

What should an engineer do if their solution does not meet the criteria or constraints?

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go back and modify the solution to better meet the criteria and constraints

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nothing, the solution should stay unchanged

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choose a different problem to solve that is not based on society's needs

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a step in the engineering design process?

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ignoring bad habits

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designing the prototype

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communicating results

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defining the problem

Question 25

Why is it a good idea to test a prototype?

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the prototype may not work as well as expected

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prototypes always work

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engineers like having more work to do

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prototypes do not help determine if the proposed solution will work

Question 26

What happens during the evaluation step of the engineering design process?

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analyze your design to determine if it meets all specifications

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research new ideas

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brainstorm several new ideas

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build a prototype

Question 27

A set of steps engineers follow to complete the design of an object or idea is called the

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The Engineering Design Process

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The Scientific Method

Question 28

If your first design doesn't solve the problem, you must go back and revise your plan. Which step is this?

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Improve

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Share results

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Ask

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Imagine

Question 29

What is the first step in engineering?

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define the problem

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build a prototype

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identify criteria

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share results

Question 30

Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____

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problems

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riddles

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puzzles

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crosswords

Question 31

A simple machine that allows you to test your design.

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prototype

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solution

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design

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iterative process

Question 32

Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _____

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do your research

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design your solution

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build a prototype

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test your solution

Question 33

1. A tire company is creating a new tire for a motorcycle to drive off-road in sandy and rocky conditions as well as on roads. Engineers developed three different tread patterns. Based on the engineering design process, the next step the company should take is to:

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Select which tread design will be best

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Send out a questionnaire about tires to the public

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Research the properties of rubber

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See which tire is the most expensive

Question 34

1. Rob and his team have been chosen to build a wind turbine at a local ski resort that needs to generate electrical energy and withstand the harsh environment of the mountains. Rob and his team have done their research on the problem. What would be the next step for the team?

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Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed

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Create a prototype of the wind turbine

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Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months

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Redesign a new solution for this turbine

Question 35

1. Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate

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Identify the problem

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Test and evaluate

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Redesign

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Develop possible solutions

Question 36

Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his research step?

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All of the above

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Look up current scooter design online

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Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop

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Read the instruction manuals for other scooters

Question 37

Which step is represented by # 5

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Evaluate Solution

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Identify the problem

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Present Solution

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Answer if Technology Exists

Question 38

Why do engineers follow the design process?

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To find solutions to real life problems

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To understand how Earth formed

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To practice making measurements

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To use the same solution for every problem

Question 39

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

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using group input to discuss and prepare preliminary designs

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identifying a need to be addressed

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gathering feedback about prototypes

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collecting information from a variety of background sources

Question 40

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

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designing a controlled experiment

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think creatively

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think methodically

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using math and models

Question 41

During what step of the engineering process would an engineer most likely go to the library?

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conducting research

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communicating results

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testing and evaluation

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defining the problem

Question 42

Scientists often use visual or mathematical representations to investigate objects that are very large or very small or are otherwise difficult to study. What are these visual or mathematical representations called?

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models

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hypotheses

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experiments

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observations

Question 43

A company creates a design for an egg carton that must be biodegradable and must prevent eggs from breaking during shipping. The design is then tested many times. Which statement explains why this testing process is necessary?

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Testing helps the company improve the overall design of the product.

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Testing helps ensure a high-quality product, even if it does not meet the constraints.

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Testing helps identify an acceptable number of eggs that customers should expect to be broken.

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Testing proves that the appearance of the design is more important than meeting the constraints.

Question 44

Which sentence describes a way the scientific method and engineering design are similar?

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both involve analyzing results of tests

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both start with a hypothesis

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both produce a product to make life easier

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both involve using only expensive materials

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