Engineering Design

Which is a reason for brainstorming prior to creating a new product? Select all that apply

• Input will come from multiple sources

• Gets you thinking of a design solution

• You can find out what to test

Why is it important to discuss bad ideas during a brainstorming session? Select all that apply

• Bad ideas could turn into good ideas

• You don’t limit yourself to one type of idea

• Bad ideas are not helpful during a brainstorming session

• Allows to identify who doesn't know anything

What do you have to do before building "a prototype"? Select all that apply

• Define the problem

• Do a research

• Communicate results

• Specify requirements

• Brainstorm, Evaluate & choose

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

• do your research
• design your solution
• build a prototype
• test your solution

What would a limited amount of time to complete a project be considered?

• Criteria

• Constraint or Parameter

• Cost

Finish this sentence: Engineers create designs to

• make our lives harder.

• solve problems.

• be silly.

• make a mess.

During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?

• Test the Model

• Construct a Model

• Identify Failure Points

• Reflect and Redesign

What is needed as a requirement of success for a design solution?

• Criteria
• Constraint
• Cost
• All of the above

Chemical Engineers mix things to come up with new formulas, like glue. What else might a Chemical Engineer work on?

• Making Paint

• A Bridge

• A Computer

• Bicycle

What could be used to help decide on the best design solution?

• Criteria
• Constraints
• Cost
• All of the above