The Design Process

Terri needs to find a way to light up her closet. The device should use electricity and cost no more than 10 dollars. Which solution will solve her problem?

• a chemical glow stick that costs 3 dollars

• a lamp with an electrical cord that costs 25 dollars

• a battery-powered flashlight that costs 15 dollars

• a battery-powered ceiling light that costs 9 dollars

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Le designed a new kind of skateboard that anyone can use. He tested the skateboard with three different weights, 65, 80, and 105. With 105 pounds on it, the center sagged to the ground. What should Le's next two steps be? (Select 2 answers)

• Test Again

• Add bigger wheels

• Test it with smaller friends

• Sell his new skateboard

• Build the board with stronger materials

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Lynn wants to build her own flashlight. She wants it to work off solar energy. What should Lynn's next step be?

• Brainstorm ideas

• Build a prototype

• Develop possible solutions

• Research the problem

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James wants an electronic device that meets the criteria shown below.

- easy to carry in a coat pocket

-can be used to read messages in the dark

-sends and receives messages

Which device meets the criteria?

• Radio

• Cell Phone

• Headphones

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Henry's dog has trouble getting up the stairs. Henry wants to build a ramp for the dog. Which criteria are important for building the ramp? (Select all the apply)

• The cat must like using the ramp too

• The ramp must not be too big or too small

• The ramp must be covered in carpet

• The ramp must be comfortable and safe for the dog to use.

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A company asks a scientist to make a map that shows whether earthquakes are likely to happen in an area. Decide if it being "colorful" is a criteria or a constraint.

• Criteria

• Constraint

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A company asks a scientist to make a map that shows whether earthquakes are likely to happen in an area. Decide if it being "easy to read" is a criteria or a constraint.

• Criteria

• Constraint

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A company asks a scientist to make a map that shows whether earthquakes are likely to happen in an area. Decide if it being "ready in 6 months" is a criteria or a constraint.

• Criteria

• Constraint

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A company asks a scientist to make a map that shows whether earthquakes are likely to happen in an area. Decide if it "costing no more than $1000 to make" is a criteria or a constraint.

• Criteria

• Constraint

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"Identifying the need or problem" is which step of the Engineering Design Process?

• Third

• First

• Second

• Fourth

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