Engineering Design Process Quiz

What are criteria and constraints in the engineering design process?

• Criteria are limitations and constraints are requirements.

• Criteria are requirements and constraints are limitations.

• Criteria are guidelines and constraints are suggestions.

• Criteria are specifications and constraints are recommendations.

Why is it important to consider trade-offs in engineering design?

• To limit creativity in design.

• To ignore potential problems.

• To increase the complexity of the design.

• To make informed decisions and optimize designs

What are the steps involved in the engineering design process?

• Identify the problem or need, Research and gather information, Generate potential solutions, Evaluate and select the worst solution, Develop and test the chosen solution, Communicate and present the final design, Reflect and improve the design if necessary.

• Identify the problem or need, Research and gather misinformation, Generate potential solutions, Evaluate and select the best solution, Develop and test the chosen solution, Communicate and present the final design, Reflect and worsen the design if necessary.

• Identify the problem or need, Research and gather information, Generate potential solutions, Evaluate and select the best solution, Develop and test the chosen solution, Communicate and present the final design, Reflect and improve the design if necessary.

• Identify the problem or need, Research and gather information, Generate potential problems, Evaluate and select the best solution, Develop and test the chosen solution, Communicate and present the final design, Reflect and improve the design if necessary.

How do criteria and constraints affect the design choices?

• Criteria and constraints provide guidelines and limitations that designers must consider when making design choices.

• Criteria and constraints only apply to certain design choices.

• Designers can ignore criteria and constraints when making design choices.

• Criteria and constraints have no impact on design choices.

Give an example of a trade-off in engineering design.

• Fuel efficiency and performance

• Functionality and aesthetics

• Speed and safety

• Cost and durability

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Brainstorm possible solutions

• Test and evaluate the solution

• Identify the problem or need

• Communicate the solution to others

How do engineers evaluate trade-offs in the design process?

• Engineers evaluate trade-offs by randomly selecting options without considering their benefits and drawbacks.

• Engineers evaluate trade-offs by only analyzing requirements and constraints without considering different options.

• Engineers evaluate trade-offs by using cost-benefit analysis and simulation without considering the associated benefits and drawbacks of different options.

• Engineers evaluate trade-offs by considering the different options and their associated benefits and drawbacks, analyzing requirements and constraints, and using tools such as cost-benefit analysis and simulation.

What is the purpose of defining criteria in engineering design?

• To create unnecessary complexity in the design process.

• To establish clear goals and requirements for the design process.

• To limit creativity and innovation in the design process.

• To increase the cost and time required for the design process.

What are some common constraints in engineering design?

• budget limitations, time constraints, available resources, safety regulations, and technical limitations

• lack of creativity, lack of expertise, lack of motivation

Why is it important to iterate and improve designs in the engineering design process?

• To waste time and resources on unnecessary revisions.

• To identify and correct flaws or inefficiencies in the initial design and optimize the final product.

• To rush the production process and release a subpar product.

• To maintain the original design without any improvements.