STEM Quarterly Review

What is always the first step in the engineering design process?

• improve the design

• identify the problem

• build a prototype

This is the first build of your product

• enteric coating

• prosthetic

• prototype

The engineering design process is always followed in order.

• True

• False

An engineer could research solutions to their problem by:

• going to the library and taking out books about the topic

• researching the topic on the internet

• speaking with people who have experience in this field

• all of the above

When an engineer "evaluates" their design, this means

• it is perfect

• they view the results and make adjustments if needed

• they throw out the design

What does STEM stand for?

You are given a task. However, you have a certain set of restrictions when you build your design. These restrictions are also know as:

• criteria

• opportunities

• constraints

When an engineer is "imagining" solutions to their problem, they are:

• brainstorming

• daydreaming

• evaluating the prototype