Intro to Problem Solving Quiz

Which of the following problems is considered an engineering problem?

• I accidentally dyed my hair bright orange instead of blonde!

• My new cat hates me, what should I do?

• Tasked with building a bridge, what is the location and budget?

• My glasses are dirty! What should I do?

Select every item that is important to understand when beginning an engineering project.

• Budget

• Your group's name

• Materials List

• What I'll be having for breakfast each day

True or False: In Osborn's Rules for Brainstorming, less ideas are better for planning.

• True

• False

What does Osborn's Rules for Brainstorming state about criticizing ideas in the beginning?

• Criticism should be harsh and straight forward.

• Criticism is not encouraged at the beginning.

• Criticism makes the world go round.

• You can only be critical of your own ideas.

Select everything that applies to good decision making.

• Learn from someone you admire or trust.

• Learn from someone who is respected by many.

• Learn from someone who has good self esteem, not pride.

• Learn from someone who has no experience.

What does the R & G of the DR. GABIC Method stand for?

• Record the Goats

• Reorganize all Goods.

• Relay the Goals.

• Determine Results & Goals.

What does the I stand for in the DR. GABIC Method?

• Isolate the good ideas.

• Implement the solution.

• Intimidate the clients.

• Integrate the budgets.

What does the A stand for in the DR. GABIC Method?

• Display 3 different Anchors.

• Act with a purpose.

• Come up with 3 Alternate Solutions.

• Act professional.

What two different subjects are combined in order to solve engineering problems?

• Biology and English

• Science and Art

• Common Sense and Budgets

• Chemistry and Drawing

Select all of the answers that are steps in the Engineering Method.

• Reorganize and understand the problem.

• Create duplicates of all plans.

• Make assumptions when necessary.

• Create models of all situations.