Engineering Design Process-Exit Quiz

The engineering design process is

• Brainstorming ideas

• a series of steps that guides engineering teams as the solve problems.

• Building models and prototypes

The first step in the design process is

• Identifying the challenges

• Identifying the problem

• creating a model

When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually… 

• only one possible correct solution 

• a very limited number of possible correct solutions 

• many possible correct solutions 

The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to… 

• repeat the steps as many times as needed, making improvements along the way as they learn from failure and uncover new design possibilities to arrive at great solutions. 

• Incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem 

• become proficient at different engineering software applications 

A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $20. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?

• The scooter must cost less than $20 to manufacturer

• The scooter must be designed to appeal to children

• The scooter must be made of recycled materials

Although the terms “model” and “prototype” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A _______ is used to test different aspects of a product before the design is finalized. A ______ is used to demonstrate or explain how a product will look or function. 

• model, prototype

• prototype, model

Which is NOT a rule for brainstorming?

• Judging other ideas

• Allows for an idea even if it seems unimportant

• Allow silly ideas

• Piling on ideas